[LoopyLee]

From concept to reality..

Described by Suzuki themselves as the Hayabusa’s rowdy alter ego, the new B-King is an outrageously styled bike with attitude, which shouts ‘Don’t mess with me..’

The new 1340cc engine, a slightly modified Hayabusa block, delivers 180+bhp at 9,500rpm and should take you to a breathtaking 165mph if the desire or situation arises. The bike is fitted with Suzuki’s Drive Mode Selector, enabling the rider to choose engine settings to suit either their preferences or the road conditions, although it is not expected that many riders will use the second setting and reduce the power of the bike. Even the 4/2/1 exhaust system is styled to suit the aggressive appearance of the bike. Stringent EuroIII and Tier II regulations are met with the use of a catalyser and oxygen sensors, and optimum exhaust efficiency is achieved with the addition of Suzuki’s ETV (Exhaust Tuning Valve) in the mid-pipe.

The bike has an all new high-tech chassis, a twin-spar cast frame and swingarm, which combined with fully adjustable suspension, both front and rear, gives the rider a precise, stable and responsive riding experience at all speeds. The bike even comes with a steering damper fitted as standard. Front braking comes from the newly designed callipers and 310mm discs, while the rear brake has a 260mm disc and a lightweight calliper. The three spoke wheels are fitted with high performance radial tyres, the size of the rear one an immense 200mm.

The wide tank and headlight surround create the same aerodynamic effect as a small fairing, which means you can ride at speed without feeling you are about to be blown off. This aggressive styling, while not to everyone’s taste, screams ‘notice me’.. Moreover, the naked engine, the unique twin exhaust pipes give a hint of the power contained within and the promise of a unique riding experience.

Specifications

Model Number GSX1300BKK8
Engine: 1340cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
Max power: 181.5 bhp
Bore & Stroke: 81.0 x 65.0mm
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Cooling System: Liquid Cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Digital/Transistorised
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: RK GB50GSV Z4, 118 links
Suspension: Front Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping
Suspension Rear: Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression & rebound damping
Brakes Front: Disc brake, twin
Brakes Rear: Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front: 120/70-ZR-17
Tires Rear: 200/50-ZR-17
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.5 litre CA Model: 16.0 litre
Overall Length: 2220mm
Overall Width: 800mm
Overall Height: 1085mm
Seat Height: 805mm
Ground Clearance: 120mm
Wheelbase: 1525mm

[Sideshow bob]

The exhausts would have to go!.....
..... but other than that... I sorta like it?!

[gitganben]

Sounds like a straight liner to me. If I felt remotely interested in such a machine, I think I'd wait to get the new VMax.

VMAX MICRO SITE

Maybe it wouldn't outperform the BKing, but at least its got the street cred and heritage. And in my opinion, it looks better.

Besides, no one is going to try and set record track times on either machine, even if they are marketing the BKing as "Rowdy alter ego" of a Busa.