Checked out the Gladius at the dealership today...

[theUBS]

First off, I have to say--at least in black--it looks much better in person than in pictures.  Secondly, that's a pretty comfy machine.   With this bike's layout, you sit closer to the bars, and somehow the pegs seem to allow a far more relaxed position than my GS.  To be quite honest, I don't think I'd mind it at all.   

PS--...the name still sucks.

[ohgood]

+1 about the name. it's complete crap. the bike may rock, the fuel injection awesome, but compared to "GEEEE S SEX ARE" the name just plain sucks.

did you hear one running yet ?

[theUBS]

Nope, just looked it over and sat on it in the showroom. 

There are some videos on YouTube though...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKVEzLJroLA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb6OmGbsovQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M95OTbNxqY4

...the MCN test video is really pretty boring.  Doesn't show too much riding, but their verdict is interesting.
I like the trick little aftermarket exhaust.  Cleans the bike up a little and sounds cool.

[cafeboy]

I have to say I do like that black and green