Sport Rider Tests The B-King

[Rayabusa0818]

161.4 HP @ 9000 rpm

Roll-ons: 60-80 mph: 2.96 sec; 80 - 100 mph 3.42 sec

Quarter-mile - 9.84 Sec @ 140.4 mph

Top speed: NA

Fuel Consumption: 30-34 mpg, 33 mpg avg

Pluses:
Monster power, surprisingly good handling
Comfy ergos, great brakes
Great Stock Tires

Minuses:
Heavier than a Hayabusa
Engine mode B useless
Limited fuel range

I second the comfy ergos, the one I sat on felt wonderful!!!

 

[ibified]

+1 on that. it may be a little bit odd looking, but it sure is comfortable to sit on.

 

[Mr Bogus]

I think Suzuki should provide one at Spring Bash for H.org to test drive.... whatcha think Don?

 

[Charlesbusa]

I think Suzuki is going to make a killing in the naked bike sector

More money for them to devote to Busa R&D

 

[Rayabusa0818]

I think Suzuki should provide one at Spring Bash for H.org to test drive....  whatcha think Don?

That would be nice, wouldn't it

 

[BigBSBusa]

. . . More money for them to devote to Busa R&D  

Wouldn't that be nice!

 

[Red05]

I'm pretty sure, pending a "sit-on" with the wifey, that I'm buying one. That bike looks like it'll be a blast to ride.

 

[mountainmotor]

I think Suzuki is going to make a killing in the naked bike sector  

I think in general standards are making a slow comeback . Too slow for me though .

I wish Suzuki had brought the fairingless Bandit 1250N over . Low compression yet still somewhere around 90lbs of torque from 3000-7000 rpm without a tune up. Nice bikes in person " the 1250S " with good passenger seating comfort .

This 2008 Honda CB1000 probably won't reach the U.S. either

 

[mountainmotor]

I'm pretty sure, pending a "sit-on" with the wifey, that I'm buying one.

Seriously ? Are you keeping the Busa ?

 

[LadyHawk]

I saw one this Saturday at the local bike watering hole. The pics don't do it justice. It's awesome looking. The rider was an older gentleman (late 60s?) that also rides a GSXR750. He raved about the B-King.

I'd like to test ride one..

 

[Rayabusa0818]

I saw one this Saturday at the local bike watering hole. The pics don't do it justice. It's awesome looking. The rider was an older gentleman (late 60s?) that also rides a GSXR750. He raved about the B-King.

I'd like to test ride one..

Someone older than me on a GSXR-750...COOL

You would not believe how people react when they see me on the 750. Hence, the Geezer Gone Wild moniker

 

[LadyHawk]

I saw one this Saturday at the local bike watering hole. The pics don't do it justice. It's awesome looking. The rider was an older gentleman (late 60s?) that also rides a GSXR750. He raved about the B-King.

I'd like to test ride one..

Someone older than me on a GSXR-750...COOL

You would not believe how people react when they see me on the 750.  Hence, the Geezer Gone Wild moniker

He had a dragon sticker on the B-King, which we asked if had the B-King on the dragon. He said not yet, it's usually the 750. He goes up twice a year, June and October.

 

[Red05]

I'm pretty sure, pending a "sit-on" with the wifey, that I'm buying one.

 

Seriously ? Are you keeping the Busa ?

Oh yeah, the Busa would stay. Deb's not super excited about the BK, if you know what I mean....

 

[Rayabusa0818]

I saw one this Saturday at the local bike watering hole. The pics don't do it justice. It's awesome looking. The rider was an older gentleman (late 60s?) that also rides a GSXR750. He raved about the B-King.

I'd like to test ride one..

Someone older than me on a GSXR-750...COOL

You would not believe how people react when they see me on the 750.  Hence, the Geezer Gone Wild moniker

He had a dragon sticker on the B-King, which we asked if had the B-King on the dragon. He said not yet, it's usually the 750. He goes up twice a year, June and October.

I don't put Dragon stickers on rides I haven't taken through the Dragon...just picky I guess

 

[The Big Red One]

I think Suzuki is going to make a killing in the naked bike sector  

I think in general standards are making a slow comeback . Too slow for me though .

I wish Suzuki had brought the fairingless Bandit 1250N over . Low compression yet still somewhere around 90lbs of torque from 3000-7000 rpm without a tune up. Nice bikes in person " the 1250S " with good passenger seating comfort .

This 2008 Honda CB1000 probably won't reach the U.S. either

Unfortunately the Japanese seem to have this mindset that just because folks want a more "naked" bike that has a traditional look, and is easier to work on, and more comfy....that that somehow means they have to 'de-tune" the bike, ei, take away power overall to try and add power down low when these big bikes ALREADY have enough power down low. Just becuase some folks prefer a bike with less bodywork doesn't mean they prefer less power also

where they get that idea from I have NO clue. Back when all bikes were naked it was....just like now...all about power

Bikers like a rush no matter what they're riding..and until the bike makers realize that, standards will never sell here in the states like they could, and won't be imported becuase of that. Suzuki's on the right track with the B-King. They should have left the engine COMPLETELY alone tho...but at least they didn't turn it into a gutless turd like all the other standards with sportbike motors in them. I would love a standard...but until they make one with full power.....I won't be buying. And neither will alot of Americans. So if your listening bike makers...and want to sell standards in the U.S., QUIT DE-TUNING them and they will sell!!! Otherwise keep the CBR-1000 motored standards with half the power and other such weak stuff outta our country...cause they aint gonna sell

 

[Bosshound]

I have seen the Bike for Real and I think it SUCKS !! But that is My Opinion and You know what Opinions are Like

 

[ibified]

I just caught something on that review:

Minuses:
Heavier than a Hayabusa
Engine mode B useless
Limited fuel range

How is fuel range on this bike limited? you could just about put a mini golf course on the gas tank?

 

[Rayabusa0818]

I just caught something on that review:

Minuses:
Heavier than a Hayabusa
Engine mode B useless
Limited fuel range

How is fuel range on this bike limited?   you could just about put a mini golf course on the gas tank?

The tank holds 4.2 gallons...@ 33mpg...maximum range 138 miles.

 

[clrwtrbusa]

I saw one this Saturday at the local bike watering hole. The pics don't do it justice. It's awesome looking. The rider was an older gentleman (late 60s?) that also rides a GSXR750. He raved about the B-King.

I'd like to test ride one..

Brenda, I'll have mine at Quakers Wed night if ya want to test ride one. So far, I love the riding position and everything else about it. Much better with the TwoBros exhaust than that heavy thing it came with....Dave

 

[LadyHawk]

I saw one this Saturday at the local bike watering hole. The pics don't do it justice. It's awesome looking. The rider was an older gentleman (late 60s?) that also rides a GSXR750. He raved about the B-King.

I'd like to test ride one..

Brenda, I'll have mine at Quakers Wed night if ya want to test ride one. So far, I love the riding position and everything else about it. Much better with the TwoBros exhaust than that heavy thing it came with....Dave

Spoiled rotten little punk!

I would LOVE to check it out Dave, but QS&L is too far on a week night. Maybe we'll hook up with ya some weekend..