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Suzuki B-King model history
2008—

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B-King

From show stopper to production bike

For a long time Suzuki said that the B-King will never be mass produced. It was supposed to be an advanced one-of-a-kind concept bike, first shown at Tokyo Motor Show in 2001. But In September 2006 Suzuki announced that the B-King will finally surface as a production machine using the Hayabusa 1300cc motor, and without its original supercharger.
B King'08 Suzuki B-King GSX1300BKK8 GSX1300BK
On the left: 2001 Suzuki B-King Concept bike, on the right: 2008 Suzuki B-King production bike. Click to enlarge.

Although looking almost identical with the 2001 hi-tech show bike (see the pictures above), the reality of the 2008 B-King machine is essentially a stripped-down Hayabusa.

Suzuki B-King is a naked sport bike using the same 1340 cc (81.7 cu in) engine that is fitted to the Hayabusa, but with different exhaust and inlet systems. Ignition and fuel injection mapping are the primary culprits, but like its genetic donor, the B-King shares the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) digital fuel injection — featuring two-way selectable mapping. The B-King is 10 hp weaker than the Busa, still its power figure of 181 bhp makes it the most powerful production naked motorcycle available on the market.

The chassis is slightly different than the Hayabusa and the exhaust exits under-tail in a bulbous, gargantuan display of tailpipe. The front end has a small cowling wrapped around the 60 Watt headlight. Turn signals are integrated into mini-fairings that flare out from the fuel tank with mesh scoops to direct airflow. Black inverted fork tubes head south, but unfortunately no DLC on the lowers like Hayabusa. Both suspension components offer compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustment. Brake rotors and three-spoke wheels are the same, but the radial-mount four-piston calipers are tailored for the B-King.

The instrument cluster features an analog tachometer, digital speedometer, fuel gauge, water temperature gauge, twin tripmeters, clock, maintenance interval, running time, average speed, gear position indicator, and a S-DMS mode indicator. The B-King comes equipped with a standard steering damper.


Here's a separate page about the 2001 B-King Concept bike.



Suzuki 2008More Suzuki models from 2008
2008 Suzuki year code: K8


'08 Suzuki B-King GSX1300BKK8 GSX1300BK
'08 Suzuki B-King GSX1300BKK8 GSX1300BK2008 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King
Overall Length: 2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Overall Height: 1,085 mm (42.7 in)
Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,525mm (60.0 in)
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Dry Weight: 235 kg (518 lbs)
Engine: 1,340 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 183.6 hp (137 kW)/ 9,500 rpm, 146 Nm/ 7,200 rpm.
'08 Suzuki B-King GSX1300BKK8 GSX1300BK2008 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King
Overall Length: 2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Overall Height: 1,085 mm (42.7 in)
Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,525mm (60.0 in)
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Dry Weight: 235 kg (518 lbs)
Engine: 1,340 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 183.6 hp (137 kW)/ 9,500 rpm, 146 Nm/ 7,200 rpm.
'08 Suzuki B-King GSX1300BKK8 GSX1300BK2008 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King
Overall Length: 2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Overall Height: 1,085 mm (42.7 in)
Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,525mm (60.0 in)
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Dry Weight: 235 kg (518 lbs)
Engine: 1,340 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 183.6 hp (137 kW)/ 9,500 rpm, 146 Nm/ 7,200 rpm.

2008—2009 Suzuki B-King specifications
Model code: GSX1300BK
Engine: 1,340 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, liquid-cooled
Starter: Electric
Bore x Stroke: 81.0 x 65.0 mm
Maximum power: 184 hp (135 kW) / 9,500 rpm
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Carburetion: Fuel injection
Oil capacity (overhaul) 4.0L ( 1.6 US gal.)
Ignition: Fully transistorized
Starter System Electric
Lubrication System Wet sump
Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh
Primary drive ratio: 1.596 (83 / 52)
Final drive ratio: 2.388 (43 / 18)

Frame type: Twin-spar (aluminum-alloy)
Rake / Trail: 25.5degrees / 107 mm (4.2 in.)
Front suspension: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload fully adjustable,
rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Rear suspension: Link type, coil-spring, oil damped, spring preload fully adjustable,
rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Front wheel: 17 M/C x MT3.50, cast-aluminum-alloy
Rear wheel: 17 M/C x MT6.00, cast-aluminum-alloy
Front brakes: Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310 mm disc, twin
Rear brake: 1-piston caliper, 260 mm disc
Front tire: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Rear tire: 200/50ZR17M/C (75W), tubeless

Overall Length: 2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Overall Height: 1,085 mm (42.7 in)
Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,525mm (60.0 in)
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Dry Weight: 235 kg (518 lbs)
Fuel capacity 16.0 liter (4.22 US gal, 3.53 UK gal)
Colours Grey/Silver, Matt Black


Suzuki 2009More Suzuki models from 2009
2009 Suzuki year code: K9
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'08 Suzuki B-King GSX1300BKK8 GSX1300BK
'09 Suzuki B-King GSX1300BKK89 GSX1300BK2009 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King
Overall Length: 2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Overall Height: 1,085 mm (42.7 in)
Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,525mm (60.0 in)
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Dry Weight: 235 kg (518 lbs)
Engine: 1,340 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 183.6 hp (137 kW)/ 9,500 rpm, 146 Nm/ 7,200 rpm.
'08 Suzuki B-King GSX1300BKK8 GSX1300BK2009 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King
Overall Length: 2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Overall Height: 1,085 mm (42.7 in)
Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,525mm (60.0 in)
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Dry Weight: 235 kg (518 lbs)
Engine: 1,340 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 183.6 hp (137 kW)/ 9,500 rpm, 146 Nm/ 7,200 rpm.
'08 Suzuki B-King GSX1300BKK8 GSX1300BK2009 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King
Overall Length: 2,220 mm (87.4 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Overall Height: 1,085 mm (42.7 in)
Seat Height: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,525mm (60.0 in)
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Dry Weight: 235 kg (518 lbs)
Engine: 1,340 cc liquid-cooled inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 183.6 hp (137 kW)/ 9,500 rpm, 146 Nm/ 7,200 rpm.

 




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