Suzuki B-King

The Suzuki B-King is a streetfighter[2] manufactured by Suzuki,[3] that was unveiled in 2007.[4][5] It uses the same 1,340 cc (82 cu in) engine that is fitted to the second generation 2008–onwards Hayabusa, but with different exhaust and intake systems.[5]

Suzuki B-King
ManufacturerSuzuki
Production2007–2012
ClassStreetfighter
Engine1,340 cc (82 cu in)
Top speed158 mph (254 km/h)[1]
Power181 hp (135 kW) at 9500 rpm
163.9 hp (122 kW) (rear wheel) [1]
Torque108 lbf⋅ft (146 N⋅m) at 7200 rpm
97.2 lbf⋅ft (131.8 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[1]
Transmission6-speed, chain-drive
Brakesfront 310 mm, 4-piston radial mount caliper
rear 260 mm, 1-piston caliper
Tiresfront 120/70ZR17
rear 200/50ZR17
Wheelbase1,525 mm (60.0 in)
DimensionsL: 2,220 mm (87 in)
W: 800 mm (31 in)
H: 1,085 mm (42.7 in)
Seat height805 mm (31.7 in)
Weight518 lb (235 kg) (dry)
578 lb (262 kg)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity16.5 litres (3.6 imp gal; 4.4 US gal)
Oil capacity4 litres (4.2 US qt)
RelatedSuzuki Hayabusa

The B-King was originally revealed in 2000 as a concept show bike powered by a supercharged Hayabusa engine.[2]

References

  1. "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, January 2013
  2. "Suzuki to unveil 200bhp+ B-King concept in Tokyo". Motorcycle News. 2001-10-14. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
  3. "2008 B-King". Suzuki USA. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
  4. Hilderbrand, JC (2007-06-29). "2008 Suzuki Hayabusa and B-King". MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
  5. "Suzuki B-King is launched". Motorcycle News. 2007-07-31. Retrieved 2007-10-31.
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