Suzuki B-King
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007–2012 |
| Class | Streetfighter |
| Engine | 1,340 cc (82 cu in) |
| Bore / stroke | 81.0 mm × 65.0 mm (3.19 in × 2.56 in) |
| Top speed | 158 mph (254 km/h)[1] |
| Power | 181 hp (135 kW) at 9500 rpm 163.9 hp (122 kW) (rear wheel)[1] |
| Torque | 108 lbf⋅ft (146 N⋅m) at 7200 rpm 97.2 lbf⋅ft (131.8 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[1] |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain-drive |
| Brakes | front 310 mm, 4-piston radial mount caliper rear 260 mm, 1-piston caliper |
| Tires | front 120/70ZR17 rear 200/50ZR17 |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm (60.0 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,220 mm (87 in) W: 800 mm (31 in) H: 1,085 mm (42.7 in) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 in) |
| Weight | 518 lb (235 kg) (dry) 578 lb (262 kg)[1] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 litres (3.6 imp gal; 4.4 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 US qt) |
| Related | Suzuki Hayabusa |
The Suzuki B-King is a streetfighter[2] style motorcycle 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]
The B-King was originally revealed in 2000 as a concept show bike powered by a supercharged Hayabusa engine.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, January 2013
- ^ a b "Suzuki to unveil 200bhp+ B-King concept in Tokyo". Motorcycle News. 2001-10-14. Retrieved 2019-04-16.
- ^ "2008 B-King". Suzuki USA. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
- ^ Hilderbrand, JC (2007-06-29). "2008 Suzuki Hayabusa and B-King". MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
- ^ a b "Suzuki B-King is launched". Motorcycle News. 2007-07-31. Retrieved 2007-10-31.
External links
[edit]- Suzuki B-King official site
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