Suzuki B-King
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Suzuki B-King | |
Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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Production | 2007– |
Class | Naked bike |
Engine | 1340 cc (81.7 cu in) |
Power | 162.97 hp (122 kW) |
Torque | 85.72 lb·ft (116 N·m) |
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 | 1525 mm (60 in) |
Dimensions | L 2220 mm (87.4 in) W 800 mm (31.5 in) H 1085 mm (42.7 in) |
Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 in) |
Weight | 518 lb (235 kg) |
Fuel capacity | 16.5 litres (4.5 US gallons) |
Related | Suzuki Hayabusa |
Similar | BMW K1200R, Yamaha V-Max |
The B-King is a naked sport bike manufactured by Suzuki,[1] that was unveiled in 2007.[2][3] It uses the same 1340 cc (81.7 cu in) engine that is fitted to the Hayabusa, but with different exhaust and inlet systems.[3]
The bike produces a tested 162.97 hp (122 kW) and 85.72 lb·ft (116 N·m) of torque.[4]
The B-King was originally revealed in 2001 as a concept show bike powered by a supercharged Hayabusa engine and fitted with a 240 section rear tyre.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ 2008 B-King (HTML) (English). Suzuki USA. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ Hilderbrand, JC (2007-06-29). 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa and B-King (HTML) (English). MotorcycleUSA.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ a b Suzuki B-King is launched. Motorcycle News (2007-07-31). Retrieved on 2007-10-31.
- ^ news - SuperBike magazine - motorbike reviews, super bike news and hot babes
- ^ B-King Concept Bike. Gizmag. Retrieved on 2007-10-31.
[edit] External links
- Suzuki B-King official site