Interesting though, twelve years ago the B-King had more torque than either of these bikes.
Interesting though, twelve years ago the B-King had more torque than either of these bikes.
But it was heavier and uglier!
Ugly is in the eye of the beer-holder.
True enough, it must take lots of beer to throw a leg over one of those. I was shocked to learn that (some) people, cretins of course, think the Busa is ugly! WTH?
If I would have found a decent BKing before I found my Hayabusa, I would have had it in my garage instead...I think they are brilliant bikes..
If I had a Jay Leno like garage...
If I would have found a decent BKing before I found my Hayabusa, I would have had it in my garage instead...I think they are brilliant bikes..
Just like with the Hayabusa, many bikes will out-power it now but it is rock solid on the road.
I sat on one at a dealership but never rode one..Have you ridden one? I was in love with the idea of a Busa powered standard (of sorts), but was underwhelmed with a test ride. If I had a Jay Leno like garage full I'd probably have one but no thanks otherwise.
I spent a day on this in the Texas hill country about 4 years ago . It had a full exhaust/ custom tune . It was a blast to ride .
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Over the top great engine, but basically just wanted to go straight. I've gotten pretty good at coercing a bike around turns, but it basically felt dangerous at a good pace. I wish Suzuki had put a little more effort into the chassis/handling. Reminded me of the FZ09 I rode for a couple years. There's another waste of a great powerplant.I sat on one at a dealership but never rode one..
What underwhelmed you?
Funny, my two B-Kings went around corners just fine.
As usual, I wasn't clear. They'll turn, sure. My riding is not commuting, not here in the midwest, anyway. Drivers are horrible. I sport ride; urban twisties, at a good pace. I thought maybe a B-King might be the one. I could feel it "wallow" is what I call it; feels like the front and rear are going different directions, leaned over hard at speed. Tire pressure was good, maybe suspension settings could have been better; it was a test ride; but regardless, to me, it's not a great handling bike. That's what I should have said originally.