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Title: Checked out the Gladius at the dealership today...
Post by: theUBS on April 02, 2009, 09:30:22 PM
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.   :thumb:

PS--...the name still sucks.
Title: Re: Checked out the Gladius at the dealership today...
Post by: ohgood on April 03, 2009, 05:50:19 PM
+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 ? :)
Title: Re: Checked out the Gladius at the dealership today...
Post by: theUBS on April 03, 2009, 06:42:06 PM
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.
Title: Re: Checked out the Gladius at the dealership today...
Post by: cafeboy on April 03, 2009, 07:18:00 PM
I have to say I do like that black and green  :thumb: