Suzuki B-King - Finally gonna be released

[Cajun]

http://www.suzukibking.co.uk/

Looks like the b-king concept is a reality and final details August 2007.

Looking of the photos, still can't really tell if they using the busa, to the gsxr1000 mill.

Either way i was wonder how long before they made this in some sorta fashion, or in theory a bigger version of the gsr600.

That is one bike i would be jump at the chance to upgrade to.

<img src="http://bikeintro.com/wp-content/bking.jpg">

[Grahameeboy]

The exhaust are a bit overwhelming, otherwise, it's the dog's bollox

[skelstar]

That is one bike i would be jump at the chance to upgrade to.
Why? Just for curiosity :)

[Cajun]

Why? Just for curiosity :)

Its so just loud and in your face, and busa motor with a supercharger out of the box, just think what that do. Thats how a muscle bike should be made.(not to sure how much of the concept will follow across to real bike only time will tell), and like anything different strokes for different folk.

(Taken from the bking concept)

'Suzuki's new concept bike B-King looks like it could leave every other bike way behind at the traffic lights. And I'm pretty sure it could do that, too. Imagine Suzuki GSX1300 Hayabusa with a super charger - that's exactly what B-King engine is. There's no exact engine data available but we know that Hayabusa gives 175 bhp and a super charger could easily add 50% more power. 240 bhp has mentioned. Holy cow!!! That's about twice as much as what the GSX1400 engine delivers.

GSX1400 has the same tire dimensions as Hayabusa. 120 at the front, 190 at the rear. B-King uses 150 and 240 tires! They must have created a new tire model just for B-King...

Materials like carbon fiber, stainless steel, aluminum and leather were used building this awesome superbike. An advanced computer system is integrated to the bike. There are self-diagnosis systems, advanced telemetry, which can use a mobile phone for remote maintenance, setup options, and even a GPS-based weather warning system, in case you are heading for a rained out area, and much more. The engineers at Suzuki are supposed to design a helmet with a GPS navigation system using the visor as a display.

The bike is started using a fingerprint recognition system. There's also a advanced thief alarm system. If an unauthorized person tries to start or move the bike the owner gets notified of it immediately by his/her mobile phone. There's a microphone and a speaker built in the bike so the owner can speak with the thief by the phone. If a speaking motorcycle doesn't scare off the thief, you can activate light and sound alarm and the GPS system helps locating the bike if it actually gets stolen.'

[skelstar]

Fair enough.


The bike is started using a fingerprint recognition system.
Now it would be good if it had a glove recognition system!

[Pwalo]

I've read a few bits on the production B King. Apparently it's got the Hayabusa engine, but it's not going to be turbo charged.

Suzuki seem to be playing this one close to the chest. Seems a bit over the top for a naked bike, but may look a bit better that the Z1000, or MT01.

[dnos]

Wow that looks awesome. I like the fact that they are bringing something out which is kinda different, and from the sounds of things insanely powerful.

And tyres that huge will look rad, i think from the photos thats one bike that will definitely get some looks.

[tri boy]

An attention grabber it is. I am struggling with the whole "edge" design principles that have crept into motorcycle design in the last five yrs though.
If naked aggression is what its about, then I guess it's working. However, bikes like round case Ducaties, most Guzzies, Tritons etc still look way better with more street cred and have an ageless design compared with computer designed, CNC cut street bikes of today.
I know I'm comparing apples with oranges, but IMHO, old school design beats modern hands down.
200 HP though:shit: :yes:

[Blackbird]

First Suzuki that actually generates lust in me! Very nice indeed:rockon:

[Hitcher]

It's just a chubbed-up GSR600. Not that that is a bad thing.

[Cajun]

It's just a chubbed-up GSR600. Not that that is a bad thing.
well the gsr600 was based some what on the bking idea, i though that was a really good idea, but was wondering when gonna bring out a big brother, be it with the 1k motor or the busa motor,

and that day as arrived.



I've read a few bits on the production B King. Apparently it's got the Hayabusa engine, but it's not going to be turbo charged.

Suzuki seem to be playing this one close to the chest. Seems a bit over the top for a naked bike, but may look a bit better that the Z1000, or MT01.

Yeah doubt they would turbo/supercharge a bike, but don't take long and someone will make the bike like suzuki concept designers insvised it would be. Over the top is what is all about tho.

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Some more info i have picked up with some google searches
'Suzuki also unveiled their 2007 B-King at the Paris Motor Show. The bike packs an all-new 1350cc inline-four, which is likely to make more than 200 horsepower, stock! This will make the B-King one of the fastest, most powerful naked bikes anywhere in the world, when it goes into production towards the end of 2007.'

[N4CR]

creaming my pants right now..... mmmmmmmmm just love forced induction and naked bikes dunno what it is :d

wheelies? lol

prob a new dream bike for me if it's sc'd (didn't see one though....?) maybe lhs cus it's more covered up so can't see it that easy?

[Devil]

Love the look of the thing, but godamn I hate that name.

[Hitcher]

I don't much care for the "B-King" name. Perhaps this was chosen because "Wan-King" was taken...

[Crasherfromwayback]

I've read a few bits on the production B King. Apparently it's got the Hayabusa engine, but it's not going to be turbo charged.

Suzuki seem to be playing this one close to the chest. Seems a bit over the top for a naked bike, but may look a bit better that the Z1000, or MT01.

Steve Dundon just came back from the SNZ Dealer meeting, and it's a totally new 1300 motor. It will be used in the new generation Hyabusa as well.
They say it WILL be the most powerful naked bike....and that's what they said when they released the Hyabusa (although the word naked wasn't used of course). They didn't tell porkies then......Bring it on!

[onearmedbandit]

I don't much care for the "B-King" name. Perhaps this was chosen because "Wan-King" was taken...

By Yamaha?

[Pwalo]

Steve Dundon just came back from the SNZ Dealer meeting, and it's a totally new 1300 motor. It will be used in the new generation Hyabusa as well.
They say it WILL be the most powerful naked bike....and that's what they said when they released the Hyabusa (although the word naked wasn't used of course). They didn't tell porkies then......Bring it on!

So that does mean that the Hayabusa rumor (new motor) is correct. I take it that the new SV does have a twin plug head, abs, etc? And that we'll be getting the new 650 Bandits?

[onearmedbandit]

And a GSRV800???? Please please please!

[limbimtimwim]

I'm keen.

Would make a great tourer too. I wonder how mental the new 'bus will be? And will it be smaller than the current one?

Looking forward to them both a lot.

Honda would never build either!! :)

[limbimtimwim]

And a GSRV800???? Please please please!Ooo yeah. That'd be cool.

In the meantime, just punch a hole in the front of your bike and paint it baby-blue.

[The Stranger]

Ok, here's the part I don't get.
175hp is good for 300kph easily enough on a Hayabusa.

At much over 200kph on a naked bike and your head is bobbing around like - well no need to go there. 250kph and you are freaking horizontal.

What the fuck are you going to do with 240hp on a naked bike?
There would be little point in gearing for any speed beyond 275kph. I can see people twisting the throttle at any speed and going flying off the back of the bike.
It is going to be fucking insane.

[N4CR]

there would be little point in gearing for any speed beyond 275kph. i can see people twisting the throttle at any speed and going flying off the back of the bike.
it is going to be ****ing insane.

285 on the fightered 10 was pretty sweet i think headlight assembly makes a big difference to how it is in terms of buffeting etc. i'd hope they design it well to be usable like that. 240hp might a bit steep personally but we will see! this will be probably a strip bike so 240-250k on a nice low 9 sec run :)

[skelstar]

What the fuck are you going to do with 240hp on a naked bike?
Its for the people that spend too much time talking about HP figures I guess.

As far hyper-nekids go I bet/guessing the K1200R shits all over it :)

<img src="http://www.diseno-art.com/images/BMW_K1200R.jpg"> <img src="http://www.bmwk1200s.com/Images/K12S101.jpg">

[Crasherfromwayback]

As far hyper-nekids go I bet/

<img src="http://www.diseno-art.com/images/BMW_K1200R.jpg"> <img src="http://www.bmwk1200s.com/Images/K12S101.jpg">

How much????

[Babelfish]

For fucks sakes, nobody tell DMNTD! :crazy:

[Crasherfromwayback]

So that does mean that the Hayabusa rumor (new motor) is correct. I take it that the new SV does have a twin plug head, abs, etc? And that we'll be getting the new 650 Bandits?

Yep....and about time I reckon. The current motor has served them proud....but hey....time for an update!

I'll let you know anything I hear regarding SV's etc as soon as I hear about it.

[Colapop]

Looking forward to this bike (B-King) - have been for ages. It is not only a farking hot looking bike but it's farking HOT too!

[DMNTD]

For fucks sakes, nobody tell DMNTD! :crazy:

LOL...twat! I had pre-ordered one when I was living up North but have since filled the nekkid void.
In saying that if I had the spare money I'd have on in a second.
Oh well,will have to make do with what I've got....for now.

[skelstar]

How much????
You betting again!?!?

Ok, serious question: would it be a seriously good handling bike with 150/240mm wide tyres? Plenty of people moan and groan about how much of a difference a 190 makes to their supposedly good/great handling bikes.

[Cajun]

You betting again!?!?

Ok, serious question: would it be a seriously good handling bike with 150/240mm wide tyres? Plenty of people moan and groan about how much of a difference a 190 makes to their supposedly good/great handling bikes.

I am guessing it will come with the m/c standard of 120/190(200)

[Crasherfromwayback]

You betting again!?!?

Ok, serious question: would it be a seriously good handling bike with 150/240mm wide tyres? Plenty of people moan and groan about how much of a difference a 190 makes to their supposedly good/great handling bikes.

Always up for a wee dabble! I don't know yet....but I think they'll not go too wild or wide with tyres. Maybe as big as 130 fr....200 rear.

At the end of the day though.....it's not really a corner carver.
More a "What the fuck are you looking at?" at the traffic lights sort of thing.
My take on it anyway. The 'V Max' had a strong following....and if you've ever ridden one.....you'll know what I mean!

[skelstar]

GSX1400 has the same tire dimensions as Hayabusa. 120 at the front, 190 at the rear. B-King uses 150 and 240 tires! They must have created a new tire model just for B-King...
Oh ok, I thought the above aforementioned tyre sizes were a little large!

So a K1200R is likely to spank it then? ;)

[Crasherfromwayback]

Oh ok, I thought the above aforementioned tyre sizes were a little large!

So a K1200R is likely to spank it then? ;)

Not in a straight line it won't. That's a promise!

[skelstar]

Sure! LOL...but ya can't ride in a straightline forever!

[N4CR]

you betting again!?!?

ok, serious question: would it be a seriously good handling bike with 150/240mm wide tyres? plenty of people moan and groan about how much of a difference a 190 makes to their supposedly good/great handling bikes.

umm not everyone.. tried both on my 10rs and didn't really do sweet **** all for me, main influence on flickyness is the rather average steering damper setting and the suspension setup (biggest difference). got it to flick aaaalmost as quick as a 250 with a perfect setup.... gotta love great mass centralization and lower cog.

[Cajun]

another little vid of the b-king

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid771491905/bclid711789256/bctid823382700

Looks of the video it has a simlar button as the new 1k, (might only have two settings instead of 1k 3 tho)

[discotex]

There's a microphone and a speaker built in the bike so the owner can speak with the thief by the phone. If a speaking motorcycle doesn't scare off the thief, you can activate light and sound alarm and the GPS system helps locating the bike if it actually gets stolen.'

LOL bring on the K.I.T.T. impersonations. Seriously as if a thief is going to listen to you going "oi you.. stop stealing my bike or I'll... I'll.. talk at you some more".

One hell of a mean looking bike! It's gotta sound the business too :Punk:

[BarBender]

Looking forward to a test ride...

[Sanx]

Materials like carbon fiber, stainless steel, aluminum and leather were used building this awesome superbike. An advanced computer system is integrated to the bike. There are self-diagnosis systems, advanced telemetry, which can use a mobile phone for remote maintenance, setup options, and even a GPS-based weather warning system, in case you are heading for a rained out area, and much more. The engineers at Suzuki are supposed to design a helmet with a GPS navigation system using the visor as a display.

The bike is started using a fingerprint recognition system. There's also a advanced thief alarm system. If an unauthorized person tries to start or move the bike the owner gets notified of it immediately by his/her mobile phone. There's a microphone and a speaker built in the bike so the owner can speak with the thief by the phone. If a speaking motorcycle doesn't scare off the thief, you can activate light and sound alarm and the GPS system helps locating the bike if it actually gets stolen.'

Lots of electronics there. With Suzuki build quality, I'll give it a week before it doesn't start. Or it calls the cops on your behalf whilst you're riding it to tell them it's been stolen, and then stops dead.


Its for the people that spend too much time talking about HP figures I guess.

As far hyper-nekids go I bet/guessing the K1200R shits all over it :)

The Beemer's certainly a far better looking bike. And it's got what ... 164hp at the rear wheel?


LOL...twat! I had pre-ordered one when I was living up North but have since filled the nekkid void.
In saying that if I had the spare money I'd have on in a second.
Oh well,will have to make do with what I've got....for now.

I'll look forward to the post entitled "Gone and done it again, and again, and again ... and now again!" a week after it's released, then :bleh:

[Colapop]

Looking forward to a test ride...
ME TOO now....

[Cajun]

Lots of electronics there. With Suzuki build quality, I'll give it a week before it doesn't start. Or it calls the cops on your behalf whilst you're riding it to tell them it's been stolen, and then stops dead.


Suzukis build quality is fine
we have a
2000 bandit only problem is broken speed cable after 10 months, (26,000kms)
2004 busa, not a single issue (24,000kms)
2004 gsxr 600, only every had one issue,(34,000kms) which is a known fault,(stva, and that part is made by another company for suzuki, and guy in states as traced it back to do bad solder.

[Colapop]

I spoke to a man 'in the know' today... This is a new generation engine - not rejigged and fussed with - this is a new lighter better engine than what they've had. From my very liited knowledge it sounds to be the real deal.

[Toaster]

GSX1400 has the same tire dimensions as Hayabusa. 120 at the front, 190 at the rear. B-King uses 150 and 240 tires! They must have created a new tire model just for B-King...


I thought that looked like a 240 strapped to the back.... nice.

[Toaster]

Always up for a wee dabble! I don't know yet....but I think they'll not go too wild or wide with tyres. Maybe as big as 130 fr....200 rear.


Yeah the vid looks like a 190/200 rear. I've got a 240 on the back of mine... some have 280's (M109R). I assume that 280 fits the existing rim (do you know at all)?

I'd be interested in a fatter rear once I wear out the 240. Depending on advice from others on ride/comparative cost etc.

[Chrislost]

IMO that BMW is fucking ugly:gob:
this thing looks like a staunch thing...
im betting itd do some nice wheelies too:Punk:

[BIGBOSSMAN]

The Suzook looks fucking white hot. Beemer looks ok, but shit that Suzi. Man oh man :rockon:

[Waylander]

Meh. I still like this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59453&d=1177404321) one better.
Due for Europe and US release next year.

[Colapop]

Had a look at one of these today... pretty damn nice in the flesh.. very Arnold....

[shafty]

"Suzuki have already planned the successor to the B-King. The new model destined for 2008, called the BB KIng, only available in black, comes with a onboard security system developed in Harlem" www.whogivesatoss.com for more info

[Colapop]

Well I'd say it aint a C(orner) King but it will be pretty good I reckon. The number of people that can actually ride their own bikes to their potential is minimal so IMO it's mute point. Got a test ride teed up for when one comes in so I'll let ya know... or I'll bring it up so you can decide for yourself...

::edit:: Cowboys has deleted his post - probably coz he saw what was already posted! (the answer to his query)

[cynna]

any dates for the nz release of the b king or v max yet???? wonder what the prices will be like

[Waylander]

any dates for the nz release of the b king or v max yet???? wonder what the prices will be like
Vmax would be late 2008 early 2009 most likely.

[beyond]

Well, if it corners anywhere near as good as the GSX1400 I'll be champing at the bit for one in my garage or between my knees :)

[BarBender]

Well, if it corners anywhere near as good as the GSX1400 I'll be champing at the bit for one in my garage or between my knees :)

I was thinking of you when I originally saw this thread yesterday. :shutup:

[nudemetalz]

Meh. I still like this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59453&d=1177404321) one better.
Due for Europe and US release next year.

Dang, that new V-Max looks positively evil front on !!!!

[cynna]

Vmax would be late 2008 early 2009 most likely.

sweet - that gives me a bit more time to save up some money

[Waylander]

Dang, that new V-Max looks positively evil front on !!!!
Just looks evil all over mate.


sweet - that gives me a bit more time to save up some money
I'de suggest waiting another year though. It's got a new motor in that hasn't been used in anything else yet so first run will have all the bugs.

[Cajun]

Meh. I still like this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=59453&d=1177404321) one better.
Due for Europe and US release next year.

hey create your own thread, you put the yamahacrap in Waylander. don't soil my nice suzuki thread with that rubbish

[Waylander]

hey create your own thread, you put the yamahacrap in Waylander. don't soil my nice suzuki thread with that rubbish
:nya::2thumbsup

[Crasherfromwayback]

Just looks evil all over mate.


I'de suggest waiting another year though. It's got a new motor in that hasn't been used in anything else yet so first run will have all the bugs.

I'm with you on the look of that....nasty! If Bealzibub himself ordered a bike....that'd probably be it!

No need to worry about waiting for the motor to prove its self though mate.
When was the last time a Japanese manufacturer prematurely released a mechanical lemon?

[90s]

Ok, here's the part I don't get.
175hp is good for 300kph easily enough on a Hayabusa.

At much over 200kph on a naked bike and your head is bobbing around like - well no need to go there. 250kph and you are freaking horizontal.

What the fuck are you going to do with 240hp on a naked bike?
There would be little point in gearing for any speed beyond 275kph. I can see people twisting the throttle at any speed and going flying off the back of the bike.
It is going to be fucking insane.

I would think the appeal is less the top end and more the fact you can get to 160kph by the time the lights changed from red to green.

Who rides at the those 250k plus speeds anyway?

With the agreed limit that all bikes will be under 300kph, inc. the new busa however powerful, what's left for ultimate performance? Brutal looks and acceleration?

[Cajun]

With the agreed limit that all bikes will be under 300kph, inc. the new busa however powerful, what's left for ultimate performance? Brutal looks and acceleration?

Suzuki speed limit is removed by one 15k Ohm resistor for grant total of maybe $0.50

[cynna]

its more about the power then top speed. just like how some people prefer american muscle cars to faster jap cars

[90s]

Suzuki speed limit is removed by one 15k Ohm resistor for grant total of maybe $0.50

Sure, and you can trick out busas in all kinds of crazy ways to up the power.

But off-the-shelf its going to be no faster than the ZX14 of old Busa, therefore no advertising its faster. Suzuki can't say that you can destrict the bike. But they can say 0-60 in 2 secs.

So suzuki need a new approach to ultimate hype.

[Cajun]

http://www.media.suzuki.com/mc/index.php?modelid=16&model_year=08
B-king info

<img src= 'http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/photopost/data/500/GSX1300BK_Black_Medium_.jpg'>
<img src= 'http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/photopost/data/500/GSX1300BK_Silver_Medium_.jpg'>

[Renegade]

i wish i was rich!!

[banditrider]

More here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=51854&page=5&highlight=B-Kinghttp://

And the new 'Busa

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/06/28/2008-suzuki-hayabusa/

[Cajun]

it now has turbo

no idea on numbers, or anything.

[discotex]

it now has turbo

no idea on numbers, or anything.

Doesn't need numbers to tell you it'll be insane :devil2:

[Cajun]

i so damn want one, why am i having to wait )c:<

[Waylander]

i so damn want one, why am i having to wait )c:<
Dude you get to see it this friday so shutup.:bleh:

[avgas]

Its for the people that spend too much time talking about HP figures I guess.
As far hyper-nekids go I bet/guessing the K1200R shits all over it :)

Just to clear a few things up..
Munch Mammut...
Triumph Rocket...
BMW K1200 Tarantula....
Lazereth V-Max.....
....not to mention a few score more....
....not that its a pissing contest or anything but right now the K1200R is against the likes of Gezzi Brian (sp), its not quite in the brute force nekkid stakes.
Not that it makes it a bad bike....just a different bike. (But i would rather have the Tarantula!)

[Hitcher]

Has Mr Suzuki announced a recommended retail price for these things?

[98tls]

Well i hope the performance is all its meant to be as in my opinion fwiw it wins ugliest of the decade so far:oi-grr:

[Buddy L]

Suzuki will be showing the bike at "Big Boys Toys" in a couple of weeks for the masses.

[Cajun]

Well i hope the performance is all its meant to be as in my opinion fwiw it wins ugliest of the decade so far:oi-grr: people called the busa ugly and its a cult classic.


Has Mr Suzuki announced a recommended retail price for these things? busa is meant to be 22ish, so i am guessing 23k for bking,


Dude you get to see it this friday so shutup.:bleh:

yeah i know, perv is differnt than riding it

[Cajun]

Suzuki will be showing the bike at "Big Boys Toys" in a couple of weeks for the masses.

Yeah i get a good perv this friday (c:<

[Hitcher]

busa is meant to be 22ish, so i am guessing 23k for bking

For a naked 1300? I would have thought that $20k would have stopped it.

[98tls]

people called the busa ugly and its a cult classic. :lol:nice one,oh you mean you are serious......the Busa a cult classic:beer:in 30 odd years of motorcycling ive heard some brash claims for bikes being cult classics but thats the first time ive heard of the Busa achieving such status.Maybe in time i guess.Guess thats one of the great things about bikes though eh "one mans meat is anothers etc"

[crshbndct]

Guess thats one of the great things about bikes though eh "one mans meat is anothers etc"

one mans meat is another mans lollipop.

:gay:

[Hitcher]

Suzuki Australia are doing these for A$18,990. Join the dots...

[Cajun]

Went to the Suzuki B King unveiling this evening held at MotoGB at Mt Maunganui. This is the first public viewing of the B King in New Zealand.

First impressions of it in the flesh:

Even though it has an 805mm seat height, it's very tall due to the width of the seat, which I'd say is probably a foot wide.
It's very, very wide around the sides of the tank / ram air.
You'll either love this bike or hate it.
You'd have to do something with the exhausts because they don't look finished.
You can definitely tell it's from the 'busa because I spotted some mounting bolts that you could use to attach a fairing to it.
Overall, the fit and finish of the bike feels good.


I'm still very interested in one of these and have already jacked up a test ride for when MotoGB gets a demo.

[Aero165]

I saw one of being trailered today. Poor thing

[Hitcher]

Even though it has an 805mm seat height, it's very tall due to the width of the seat, which I'd say is probably a foot wide.

I know where you can get that fixed...

[riffer]

Ooooer. It's got a bloody wide tank.

I reckon I'd bash the sides of it lane splitting.

You're gonna get a strong neck riding that sucker Neal.

[Cajun]

I saw one of being trailered today. Poor thing Yeah it was coming from Suzuki NZ, up to Tauranga, before it head to auckland for big boys toys



I know where you can get that fixed...
Does not effect me to much, but might effect some people who see the seat height and think its looks low, which is not since seat is so wide

[MotoGirl]

Even though it has an 805mm seat height, it's very tall due to the width of the seat, which I'd say is probably a foot wide.
I know where you can get that fixed...


The bike is so bloody wide I couldn't reach the ground even if it had no seat! There's no way I could ever ride this monstrosity because it its height and width :crazy:

[Waylander]

The bike is so y wide I couldn't reach the ground even if it had no seat! There's no way I could ever ride this monstrosity because it its height and width :crazy:
Sounds like a bike Cajun should definitely get then.:bleh:

It's not s big as I'd thought it would be actually.

[jrandom]

There's no way I could ever ride this monstrosity because it its height and width :crazy:

:pinch:

:shutup:

[deanohit]

Seeing those pics of you on it Cajun, the only thing looking wrong is the exausts look far too long IMO, the rest of the bike looks great, what colour you thinking of getting.

[MotoGirl]

Seeing those pics of you on it Cajun, the only thing looking wrong is the exausts look far too long IMO, the rest of the bike looks great, what colour you thinking of getting.

BLACK of course! Would do a switcharoo with the silver one and swap the black bits on it with the silver bits on the black one.

[MotoGirl]

No lovey...it's because you're a short arse! :rolleyes:


Even so, bike's still ugly :bleh:

[emaN]

good to see ya practicing your 'john wayne' look in that 1st pic ;)

aesthetically, i don't like the cans and the square-shaped instrument panel/headlight unit.

in the 2nd pic, the angle of the pic probly exaggerates the width of the tank, so i'll be interested to see it 'live'.

[Cajun]

Seeing those pics of you on it Cajun, the only thing looking wrong is the exausts look far too long IMO, the rest of the bike looks great, what colour you thinking of getting.
Black of course, is there any other colour someone would choose.


Ooooer. It's got a bloody wide tank.

I reckon I'd bash the sides of it lane splitting.

You're gonna get a strong neck riding that sucker Neal.

It looks wide but it isn't really that wide if compare it to bike with fairing, i mean widest part of the air scope, is only about 25mm wide than say the engine casing, which you think most fairing covers anyway.



good to see ya practicing your 'john wayne' look in that 1st pic ;)

aesthetically, i don't like the cans and the square-shaped instrument panel/headlight unit.

in the 2nd pic, the angle of the pic probly exaggerates the width of the tank, so i'll be interested to see it 'live'.

John Wayne arn't dead, he is frozen ...

The concept cans looked alright, but in flesh, they are plastic, which looks a bit tacky, but they be long gone pretty easy.

[MidnightMike]

Looks like something that should be in the next batman movie.

Definately fugly.

Well mainly just the exhausts and front headlight.

Meh.

[Waylander]

Black of course, is there any other colour someone would choose.

Yellow perhaps?

[beyond]

With the Yoshi exhausts it looks good (in pictures anyway) I can't believe they have such a huge tank and the sucker is only going to hold 16.5 litres???!!!! One overaking manouevre amd your tank is dry. I know with the ram air a lot of fule room is gone but 16.5 litres??? :shit:

[avgas]

So is the turbo confirmed? as everything i read says NO. to be honest i am not even going to consider this bike if there is no turbo/super

[MotoGirl]

So is the turbo confirmed? as everything i read says NO. to be honest i am not even going to consider this bike if there is no turbo/super

You are correct. The stock B King has no turbo, but aftermarket places in the USA have already got a turbo for it. There's a pic of it earlier in this thread I think.

[avgas]

You are correct. The stock B King has no turbo, but aftermarket places in the USA have already got a turbo for it. There's a pic of it earlier in this thread I think.
Yeh but for that kinda money (Bike+turbokit+tuning) i could ship the Rat to Jamie for a full 200+hp kit and tune.
I kinda miss the turbo bikes of the 80's now.....

[carver]

http://www.suzukibking.co.uk/

Looks like the b-king concept is a reality and final details August 2007.

Looking of the photos, still can't really tell if they using the busa, to the gsxr1000 mill.

Either way i was wonder how long before they made this in some sorta fashion, or in theory a bigger version of the gsr600.

That is one bike i would be jump at the chance to upgrade to.
http://bikeintro.com/wp-content/bking.jpg

strange, but cool

[Cajun]

mmmm carbon-fibre bking



Some £800 worth of add-ons have been attached to the B-King including engine casing covers, a rear seat cover, side panels, a bellypan, chain guard and housing for the radiator just to name a few.


<img src='http://cajun.orcon.net.nz/carbon%20bking%20small.jpg'>

[James Deuce]

Nice!

Cranks the price to $25k. If I was going to spend $23k on a bike (and I still might you know!) the extra $2k for those accessories would be spent without a murmur. That looks fantastic.

[Cajun]

Nice!

Cranks the price to $25k. If I was going to spend $23k on a bike (and I still might you know!) the extra $2k for those accessories would be spent without a murmur. That looks fantastic.

well if ya gonna spend that much might as well throw another 3-4k at for the turbo from big cc racing.

Yeah, i am still interest in on, waiting to see what the tanks doing with the rear end, they to busy with the busa to do much with bking )c: <

[Joni]

Hmm Bananaman, we saw one at Ruapuna this weekend... I thought of you immediately when I saw it...

Sorry mate, its damn ugly! Well the front end anyway... ok arse I suppose.

:done:

[vifferman]

There was a Beast King parked outside the building next door yesterday, so natcherly, I went over an cast an X-spurt eyeball over it.
Aaiiiiiieeeeee!

My eyes! MY EYES!!!!

Yup, it's even uglier in the flesh. A hideously bodged-together thing it is, to be sure, to be sure, at all at all.

A bit like this guy (I'm sure you can see the family resemblance. Prolly the same arsembly line...)

[Cajun]

Hmm Bananaman, we saw one at Ruapuna this weekend... I thought of you immediately when I saw it...

Sorry mate, its damn ugly! Well the front end anyway... ok arse I suppose.

:done:

hey its a bit like me, then. ugly up front but got a good arse.


Acutally the arse end is what people don't like, they like the front, you sure you don't have some irish in ya?

[Cajun]

There was a Beast King parked outside the building next door yesterday, so natcherly, I went over an cast an X-spurt eyeball over it.
Aaiiiiiieeeeee!

My eyes! MY EYES!!!!

Yup, it's even uglier in the flesh. A hideously bodged-together thing it is, to be sure, to be sure, at all at all.

Yeah its one of those bikes you either like or don't honstly i love the look at it, but hey i got no taste i got a bright yellow bike right now that i love looking at also,
but riding it is very different, handle so much better than you expect and pull like anything and is so smoooooooth, i have read some things how people did not like looking at it but felt very different once riding.

[James Deuce]

I'm a big fan of completely bad mouthing poor design. I love producing pithy rejoinders to other people's defense of the indefensible.

However, riding the B-King dispels any notion that a bike has to look good to be good. It doesn't need to grow on you, it just is. That has a value all its own in a world that demands period-based design conformity.

It's more flickable than any Ducati you care to point at in a line up, it has more power than any Honda, it's better built than any Kawasaki, and it has better forks than any Yamaha ever made. It would be my first Lotto win purchase. If I bought Lotto tickets.

[Joni]

Acutally the arse end is what people don't like, they like the front, you sure you don't have some irish in ya?Hey I have never seen your arse, so if Motogirl does not mind I will check it out next time :lol:

Irish blood? Could be... Im such a mixed breed, anything could be in here...

[skelstar]

If I bought Lotto tickets.
The chance of winning Lotto is only slightly better if you buy a ticket Jim!



not something you're going to hear from Saatchi*2

[Cajun]

Hey I have never seen your arse, so if Motogirl does not mind I will check it out next time :lol:

Irish blood? Could be... Im such a mixed breed, anything could be in here...

Hmmm didn't you check it out many years ago when we meet, (at the kb bash quasi put together in central platatu).

I wam waiting for the weather to be :sunny: so i can take the local dealers bking out agian and taken it for anotherh ride to really confirm if want one or not, then try and find some money buy it and install pipes, and that turbo i keep looking at on net, and now that carbonfibre parts.

[Edbear]

So who was the dude pulling out from Maire St. Orewa at 8am this mornin'? Probably just left the Caltex station?

First time I had seen one "in the flesh", so to speak and it looked okay to me.

[Quasievil]

Some of you lot are dillusional

Firstly, what is it, is it a racer no, is it a dragster no, is it a tourer no, is it a street fighter no, is it a commuter well best fit ,yes.
I spent time going over this bike in welly on Saturday and fail to come up with anything positive to say about it at all.
The bike is extremely bulky up front, from the riders view it could be likened to sitting on the bonnet of a old Impala, its fucking huge, the arse ,well what a joke, its a mish mash of weird desing trying to impress someone (who knows) basically poor design vs no functionality.
Of all the bikes I have ever seen come into the market in the last few years this one is the most pathetic piece of junk to come outta japan............................ever and suitably it has come from Suzuki, it has no place for anything or for anyone.

sheesh...............piece of crap


:calm: just my and mosts view point

Im just glad the Suzuki dealer in Hamilton is no more so I dont see any down here.

[Scouse]

Some of you lot are dillusional

Firstly, what is it, is it a racer no, is it a dragster no, is it a tourer no, is it a street fighter no, is it a commuter well best fit ,yes.
I spent time going over this bike in welly on Saturday and fail to come up with anything positive to say about it at all.
The bike is extremely bulky up front, from the riders view it could be likened to sitting on the bonnet of a old Impala, its fucking huge, the arse ,well what a joke, its a mish mash of weird desing trying to impress someone (who knows) basically poor design vs no functionality.
Of all the bikes I have ever seen come into the market in the last few years this one is the most pathetic piece of junk to come outta japan............................ever and suitably it has come from Suzuki, it has no place for anything or for anyone.

sheesh...............piece of crap


:calm: just my and mosts view point

Im just glad the Suzuki dealer in Hamilton is no more so I dont see any down here.Fuck me I've just found somthing we agree on at last Brett I had a look at one of these Burger Kings today at Haldanes and all I can say is what a totaly pig ugly lump of metal and mostly plastic, pure unaduterated shit. I bet its fast though but that will be the only string that it has to its bow.

[The Stranger]

Some of you lot are dillusional

Firstly, what is it, is it a racer no, is it a dragster no, is it a tourer no, is it a street fighter no, is it a commuter well best fit ,yes.
I spent time going over this bike in welly on Saturday and fail to come up with anything positive to say about it at all.
The bike is extremely bulky up front, from the riders view it could be likened to sitting on the bonnet of a old Impala, its fucking huge, the arse ,well what a joke, its a mish mash of weird desing trying to impress someone (who knows) basically poor design vs no functionality.
Of all the bikes I have ever seen come into the market in the last few years this one is the most pathetic piece of junk to come outta japan............................ever and suitably it has come from Suzuki, it has no place for anything or for anyone.

sheesh...............piece of crap


:calm: just my and mosts view point

Im just glad the Suzuki dealer in Hamilton is no more so I dont see any down here.

Well Quasi, I got to hand it to you.
Right on with both the BKing and the 08 Busa.
There was a 08 busa down the drags on Friday night. I didn't see it run on the strip, but apparently it was running high 9s, which is pretty bloody impressive. However, to anyone rushing in to put a deposit on one, I strongly suggest you wait until you have seen it. The arse end is fooken hideous!
Still, unlike the BKing at least one end of the busa looks ok.

[jrandom]

Well Quasi, I got to hand it to you.
Right on with both the BKing and the 08 Busa.

I'm agreed there.

However, I suspect that for them as plonk down their cash on one, it's probably a case of not being able to see the mantelpiece while stoking the fire.

F'rinstance, the only reason I'm getting a GSX1400 instead of a Multistrada is the $7,000 price tag difference.

Multistradas are fuckin ugly, but I'd still have one if I could afford the new 1100.

Sometimes a bike rides well enough that you just stop caring about how awful it looks.

[Unit]

Just for the hell of it Im gonna ask Mike at Maunders in Whangarei if I can take their one for a blast this Saturday. Not so sure about the tank size (16ltr?) and yes they are butt ugly but I guess they already knew that at the factory? :confused: Thing is, people will buy them, oh well, keeps the physiologists employed :doctor:

[BarBender]

I saw my first in the weekend.

I was expecting the B-King to be a physically 'big bike'...imposing and a genuine muscle bike.

It aint none of that.

[Unit]

I saw my first in the weekend.

I was expecting the B-King to be a physically 'big bike'...imposing and a genuine muscle bike.

It aint none of that.
Im sorry Mr Rona sir, but what bike is big in your world?:whistle:

[BarBender]

Im sorry Mr Rona sir, but what bike is big in your world?:whistle:

Ahhhhhhh.....true.

[jrandom]

Im sorry Mr Rona sir, but what bike is big in your world?

He's right, though. It's weird and fat in the front, but on the whole, not particularly 'big', in the way, say, a Valkyrie or a Rune is.

[James Deuce]

Im sorry Mr Rona sir, but what bike is big in your world?:whistle:

If you're over 6ft, you'll be too big for it. It's perfect for medium sized people and handles like a 600.

Commuter Quasi? Yes, for sure. It's much easier to ride in traffic than either of my bikes.

It doesn't matter what it looks like. The engine and very direct handling more than make up for any perceived ugliness. The best motorcycle engine I've ever been privileged to use and the best stock forks.

I couldn't own a Multistrada. The build quality is appalling, combined with deep, deep ugliness and an asthmatic engine. It doesn't have enough going for it to outweigh its perceived ugliness.

I expect a B-King's looks wouldn't grow on you, but who cares. A weekend toy that takes acceleration and turns it into an atavistic force. I couldn't do anything except grunt and smash things after I finished riding it. It'll bring out your inner chimp, including using the bike as a set of self levitating monkey bars.

[The Stranger]

I saw my first in the weekend.

I was expecting the B-King to be a physically 'big bike'...imposing and a genuine muscle bike.

It aint none of that.

Seriously - did you stand square on in front of the thing? It's farken massive!
NO ONE could call that view small. I can see it's going to create a lot of confusion when people see them in a bus lane.

[jrandom]

I couldn't own a Multistrada. The build quality is appalling...

One of the reasons why I wouldn't consider a second-hand one.


combined with deep, deep ugliness...

Mantelpiece, fire, etc.


asthmatic engine

Have you ridden the new 1100?

[James Deuce]

Have you ridden the new 1100?

Yes. Horrid. I fail to see why this engine excites people. The BMW R1200S has a better engine but gets very faint, ,so faint it's almost damning praise, despite better build and ride quality and an engine that develops more power as it gets revved, not more noise only.

[The Stranger]

Just for the hell of it Im gonna ask Mike at Maunders in Whangarei if I can take their one for a blast this Saturday. Not so sure about the tank size (16ltr?) and yes they are butt ugly but I guess they already knew that at the factory? :confused: Thing is, people will buy them, oh well, keeps the physiologists employed :doctor:

Surely you mean 116 litre don't you, it's 3 feet fricken wide!

[James Deuce]

Mantelpiece, fire, etc.



Yes, but the problem there is looking at the cockpit and seeing paint peeling off the brake reservoir and trying to adjust the headlight with the cool remote adjuster only to find that the electric motor was left off because of a funding crisis.

On a 600km demo bike.

[BarBender]

Seriously - did you stand square on in front of the thing?

Seriously - Yes.
Its wide. But IMO it aint big.
Jim2 hit the nail on the head.

[James Deuce]

Surely you mean 116 litre don't you, it's 3 feet fricken wide!

That's not the tank. It's an airbox that your own personal service department live in.

It is only 16 litres.

[jrandom]

Yes. Horrid. I fail to see why this engine excites people.

*scratches head*

Mmph mmph hmm mmph.

I guess it doesn't, really. "Enough ponies, enough torques, sounds like a bucket of bolts tipped over an old sewing machine" was more or less my impression of the 1000DS.

Does the job, though. After all, one wouldn't want too much power; speed kills!


The BMW R1200S has a better engine but gets very faint praise, despite better build and ride quality...

I'll take one of those out shortly.

I rather suspect that I will find the ergonomics and handling far inferior to the Mouldy Strudel's.

BMW just don't seem to get it when it comes to how a bike should feel.

That said, I've only ridden a couple of Ks to date.

[James Deuce]

I'll take one of those out shortly.

I rather suspect that I will find the ergonomics and handling far inferior to the Mouldy Strudel's.

BMW just don't seem to get it when it comes to how a bike should feel.

That said, I've only ridden a couple of Ks to date.

This one:

<img src=http://www.kenrockwell.com/bmw/images/r1200s.jpg>

That's not really comparing like with like vis a vis the Multistrada. Think 2005 R6 with Flat Twin rumble.

I think you will be very surprised. We get the Ohlins kitted version here and the thing is very, very sweet.

[limbimtimwim]

BUT!

Will it get you sex?

The B-King I mean.

[jrandom]

This one...

Oh my.

Yes, I shall give one a go.

I do wonder how much luck I'll have finding a demo to ride, though...

[James Deuce]

BUT!

Will it get you sex?

The B-King I mean.

Judging from my Wife's reaction, yes.

Probably when the kids leave home.

[skelstar]

I suggest, LBTW, that you find a girl that you don't have to arouse with a motorcycle, let alone a B-King.

They're out there...

[ManDownUnder]

one word...

''fugly"

[jrandom]

one word...

''fugly"

... with a mouldy mango twist!

[Hitcher]

I suggest, LBTW, that you find a girl that you don't have to arouse with a motorcycle, let alone a B-King.

They're out there...

I had one once. How things change...

[limbimtimwim]

I suggest, LBTW, that you find a girl that you don't have to arouse with a motorcycle, let alone a B-King.You just jealous yours doesn't do the gixxer pillion seat buzz.

[James Deuce]

It does the Aprilia "Hammer-Time" dance instead.

[skelstar]

She hasn't been on the back of the RSV yet... I'm waiting until I'm in a similar predicament to Hitcher (or her birthday in a couple of weeks, which ever occurs first).

[Cajun]

<img src='http://www.aqua.co.nz/sportsbike/%5Cbking%2EJPG'>

Write up by superbike mag with the B-King vs bmw k1200s (only realy bike in simlar type of class as it)


Bking Pdf test (http://www.aqua.co.nz/sportsbike/\bking.pdf)

[Colapop]

Some of you lot are dillusional

Firstly, what is it, is it a racer no, is it a dragster no, is it a tourer no, is it a street fighter no, is it a commuter well best fit ,yes.
I spent time going over this bike in welly on Saturday and fail to come up with anything positive to say about it at all.
The bike is extremely bulky up front, from the riders view it could be likened to sitting on the bonnet of a old Impala, its fucking huge, the arse ,well what a joke, its a mish mash of weird desing trying to impress someone (who knows) basically poor design vs no functionality.
Of all the bikes I have ever seen come into the market in the last few years this one is the most pathetic piece of junk to come outta japan............................ever and suitably it has come from Suzuki, it has no place for anything or for anyone.

sheesh...............piece of crap


Im just glad the Suzuki dealer in Hamilton is no more so I dont see any down here.
Interesting that these comments can be made by someone who hasn't actually ridden it...

Of course everything that LOOKS like it's bulky or ungainly or hideous (one man's opinion) is absolute crap and doesn't warrent being judged on it's abilities... :bleh:

[James Deuce]

one word...

''fugly"

RF900R.

That loud ringing sound is your pot being struck with a large kettle.

[ManDownUnder]

RF900R.

That loud ringing sound is your pot being struck with a large kettle.

au contraire... beauty is in the eye... The RF's not the most beautiful bike (I love the R1 personally...) but that... that... THING...

"fugly"!

[James Deuce]

au contraire... beauty is in the eye... The RF's not the most beautiful bike (I love the R1 personally...) but that... that... THING...

"fugly"!

Speaking of Au Contraire.

Hypocrite.

[ManDownUnder]

Speaking of Au Contraire.

Hypocrite.

Beuatifully adressing each point raised. Well done that man! :niceone:

[Colapop]

No, it's more like Hippopotomus... Been exercising lately MDU?

[Quasievil]

Interesting that these comments can be made by someone who hasn't actually ridden it...

Of course everything that LOOKS like it's bulky or ungainly or hideous (one man's opinion) is absolute crap and doesn't warrent being judged on it's abilities... :bleh:

Do you think that riding it would actualy make it any better ??
mate this thing would have to have Carmen Electra jump out of the Tank and give blowjobs on demand before it would go any higher in my ratings.
even then the bike would be fucking ugly but with bennifits

[James Deuce]

Do you think that riding it would actualy make it any better ??


Yes it does actually.

Carmen Electra has Hep C.

[SPman]

http://www.aqua.co.nz/sportsbike/%5Cbking%2EJPG

Write up by superbike mag with the B-King vs bmw k1200s (only realy bike in simlar type of class as it)


And equally as fugly!

[Cajun]

Powerbronze price list for the carbon parts

CLICK HERE (http://farq.orcon.net.nz/SANY0959.jpg)

[The Stranger]

Carmen Electra has Hep C.

Oh..Kay you got me there Jim, that's related to ridng a Burger King how?

[James Deuce]

May I refer thee to post #150 of this most important thread, my dear Stranger?

[Quasievil]

Oh..Kay you got me there Jim, that's related to ridng a Burger King how?

yeah I reckon, whats he on ???

Sheeeeesh

Carmen does NOT HAVE Hep C, dont say such things............poopy pants

[Scouse]

I rode Colemans demo Burger King today it certainly is nice to ride except that the seat is not padded enough and gives me a sore arse but nice to ride around town when the front wheel lifts under hard acceleration it comes up with a rather quick snap, but the engine is real sweet I can imagine that in America they will customise it prolly start with the airscoops then the exhaust. so in sumation nice bike to ride but still fuckin pig ugly

[The Stranger]

May I refer thee to post #150 of this most important thread, my dear Stranger?

Ah, thank you sir, but you can relax there Jim, no need to turn down the BJ from Carmen next time, Hep C is not an STD.

[James Deuce]

I'm sorry, but I've met Dave Navarro, and while C E looks like an exciting prospect, I just ain't going there. Not even in Jim Fantasy-Land.

[rogson]

I rode Colemans demo Burger King today......

You shoulda ridden the second-hand GSX1400 - mans bike.

[limbimtimwim]

You shoulda ridden the second-hand GSX1400 - mans bike.Only for men who like to fall asleep on their motorcycles.

[sunhuntin]

You just jealous yours doesn't do the gixxer pillion seat buzz.

having pillioned a gsxr, i noticed no buzz... in fact, i nearly fell asleep. maybe he wasnt going hard enough?

love the bking... ugly as sin in photos, but quite handsome in person. wouldnt mind playing pillion on one oneday.

[limbimtimwim]

having pillioned a gsxr, i noticed no buzz... in fact, i nearly fell asleep. maybe he wasnt going hard enough?Mine had a....

... vibration ...

that caused a couple of comments. But no complaints.
love the bking... ugly as sin in photos, but quite handsome in person. wouldnt mind playing pillion on one oneday.Why pillion? Start saving and get your own! Nothing like a bit of debt to make you feel like a regular kiwi.

[beyond]

Only for men who like to fall asleep on their motorcycles.

Not if the 1400 has the suspension set right and you know how to ride. There aint no falling asleep on these beasts once you get rolling, I can assure you. In fact, you might have the most fun on a motorcycle than you have ever had :)

[limbimtimwim]

Not if the 1400 has the suspension set right and you know how to ride. There aint no falling asleep on these beasts once you get rolling, I can assure you. In fact, you might have the most fun on a motorcycle than you have ever had :)Ridden one, 100km maybe, underwhelmed. That's what happened. Different strokes...

[beyond]

Ridden one, 100km maybe, underwhelmed. That's what happened. Different strokes...


Should have gotten off the motorway and headed for some tight twisties and you might have had one in your garage now eh? ;)

Not that they are slow in a straight line.

[rogson]

The one I rode (2nd hander in Colemans) had a more brutal power delivery than the B-King - loved it. Its not stock though - baffles have been drilled (or something like that) to give it a bit of noise/presence - don't know what else has been done.

I looked-up the specs - the GSX1400 has a shorter wheelbase and is lighter than the B-King. Interesting.......

[beyond]

The one I rode (2nd hander in Colemans) had a more brutal power delivery than the B-King - loved it. Its not stock though - baffles have been drilled (or something like that) to give it a bit of noise/presence - don't know what else has been done.

I looked-up the specs - the GSX1400 has a shorter wheelbase and is lighter than the B-King. Interesting.......

I'm pretty sure that one at Colemans is mine that I traded sometime back on my new Black un.
The baffles were drilled out and cut back a bit so sounds like the same one.
You know a bike is good when you buy a new one the same aye? :) :)

[limbimtimwim]

Should have gotten off the motorway and headed for some tight twisties and you might have had one in your garage now eh? ;)
Not that they are slow in a straight line.???

I rode it around the Wairarapa. No motorways there.

[rogson]

What naked should look like?

[sunhuntin]

Mine had a....

... vibration ...

that caused a couple of comments. But no complaints.Why pillion? Start saving and get your own! Nothing like a bit of debt to make you feel like a regular kiwi.

might have to get him to ride harder next time... see what happens.

im already in debt... plus i pillion sprotsbikes, never own or ride solo... my knees wont bend that way for long, lol.

[skelstar]

Ridden one, 100km maybe, underwhelmed. That's what happened. Different strokes...
But the Thruxton made you want to buy one...

You sure have interesting assessments of bikes sometimes Simon. Having said that I've not ridden either, and we both have VERY different road bikes at the moment.

[Cajun]

gsx1400 = 106 hp (78 kW)/ 6,800 rpm, 124 Nm/ 5,000 rpm.

B-king = 181 hp/9,500 rpm, 108 lbft/7,200 rpm (146Nm/7,200[not to sure if i calcuated this figure correctly in the conversion])

Both figures taken from suzuki details

1400 gives power alot lower down the busa

[Hitcher]

The FJR is rated at 145hp at the crank and 126Nm peak torque, to give an idea of how brutal the donk on the B-King is.

[jrandom]

Only for men who like to fall asleep on their motorcycles.

Well, I like to get off my motorcycle and not have to hop around bellowing in agony...

To be honest, the B-King's 16L tank and undoubtedly thirsty engine would be quite significant drawbacks for me. I'm all about the GSX1400's apparent 330km-ish tank range.

[Cajun]

Well, I like to get off my motorcycle and not have to hop around bellowing in agony...

To be honest, the B-King's 16L tank and undoubtedly thirsty engine would be quite significant drawbacks for me. I'm all about the GSX1400's apparent 330km-ish tank range.

200kms for a tank few guys in the UK are getting or there abouts.

[jrandom]

200kms for a tank few guys in the UK are getting or there abouts.

Yeah... see, I was getting 250km+ from a tank on the K2 thou, even. Clicked over 300 just before a fill, once.

A 200-km tank range from anything other than a motard is crap.

[Cajun]

Yeah... see, I was getting 250km+ from a tank on the K2 thou, even. Clicked over 300 just before a fill, once.

A 200-km tank range from anything other than a motard is crap.

Fuel light comes on at 190ish on the 600, unless i am just crusing then might get 210

rsvr seams to come on about 180-190 did have it flash at 160 at me other week tho [ooops]

But saying that i use to get 200miles out of my gsxr1100 but that also did alot of communting from tga to 'tron

[skelstar]

Yeah, Hornet was about 220km to the fuel light, RSV seems to be about that, maybe a smidge more.

[limbimtimwim]

Well, I like to get off my motorcycle and not have to hop around bellowing in agony...I'm like a gymnast.

[vifferman]

I'm like a gymnast.
I'd like a gymnast too.
As long as she was good at housework, and not too hard on the eyes...

[Ocean1]

I'd like a gymnast too.
As long as she was good at housework, and not too hard on the eyes...

... and was possesed of superior waterwings, and a special hat.

[vifferman]

... and was possesed of superior waterwings, and a special hat.
:Oops: How could I forget those two important attributes.

[lefty]

Just trading in my Bandit1250 today and get a new B-King next week.
Rode one down the nor-western yesterday, took the big sweeping left at waterview to head back to town, opened it up and pow.

[shafty]

Just trading in my Bandit1250 today and get a new B-King next week.
Rode one down the nor-western yesterday, took the big sweeping left at waterview to head back to town, opened it up and pow.

Good on ya Mate - colour? Make sure you post some pics!

[lefty]

Black in colour. Got it at 2pm yesterday. first b-king from coleman's and got a free Alpinestar leather jacket... man what a jacket......Rode from akld up the northern motorway till silverdale, left to Helensville, back road Old North? to Kumeu, across waitakeres to piha then home- mt eden
Did ride out east today so almost 400k on clock.
First impressions...(old bike was a bandit 1250)
running in so not to rev past 5k = 150kph in 6th
Gearbox so smooth
Heavy but brakes and tires are up to it
Comfort, quiet, both wind noise n motor
Motor- well awesome.....
Looks to me don't come into it, exhausts etc.....
Rides like a dream
Very smooth, fast and bang for the buck
Guess it's not every ones cuppa
got 250km for 13 litres or 54 mpg, so cant complain about that
should get more once motor has settled
Feels safe as well

[Cajun]

awsome mate.

sign up http://b-king.info

bking forum, i also have a copy of the full service manual if interested too

[lefty]

Thanks mate. I have a pdf of the manual which has sample stamped across it but it seems ok. It's about 600 pages or so.
I'll get it serviced by colemans for warranty but then do it myself.
I joined that link you attached.
Cheers for that.
You ridden one?

[Cajun]

Thanks mate. I have a pdf of the manual which has sample stamped across it but it seems ok. It's about 600 pages or so.
I'll get it serviced by colemans for warranty but then do it myself.
I joined that link you attached.
Cheers for that.
You ridden one?

yeah did about 300kms on the demo down in tauranga, I love it and will be getting one some stage.

But want to keep the 600 also, other wise would already have one now.

[Jiminy]

Geez, saw it for real the other day. That's the kind of bike that could make me trade my cruiser (well, after a couple more years of riding, that is, not quite ready for that much power me think).

Just hope that the design will not look too old-fashion in a decade or two. Square headlight anyone?

[lefty]

Did a bit more riding..
Night ride-The headlight is fine...
Suspension- excellent soaks up the bumps...
Motor- freeing up, nice bark, almost time for more revs
Brakes- Those Nissin's rock
Tyes seem well matched to bike and hard to fault even with our tacky roads
So so far I'm very happy.
My Alpinestar jacket is awesome, thanks Colemans and Suzuki

[lefty]

I was riding today, done another 200km so over 1000km in 6 days

[lefty]

Oppsy as I was riding along I was thinking what would you or where would you class this bike and I came up with sports bike.
And with the riding position you can cruise on it as well.
Exposed and upright...

[lefty]

had a crash, I'm fine, bike may be a right off.
Blind guy pulled out in front of me, was doing about 90kmh on Hunua rd, went for the option of maximum rubber on the road, dropped the bike after max brake.
I'm fine bike is sad. Just had it serviced as well....aarrrrgggghhhhh.
I'd say in hinde site, always wear the best of clothing, I was.

Don't go out like this:
T shirt
Sneakers
Shorts
No gloves

Helmet, gloves, jacket, leegings and boots every time or don't ride FFS!!!!

All I have is my pride and that's ok cause I'm ok.

[twotyred]

oh man this is tragic!... a brand new bike!...:angry2: glad you are ok!:woohoo:

[HornetBoy]

s@#! man ,hope you can recover the bike , did ya have insurance ? how did the bike hold up ?

[Cajun]

had a crash, I'm fine, bike may be a right off.
Blind guy pulled out in front of me, was doing about 90kmh on Hunua rd, went for the option of maximum rubber on the road, dropped the bike after max brake.
I'm fine bike is sad. Just had it serviced as well....aarrrrgggghhhhh.
I'd say in hinde site, always wear the best of clothing, I was.

Don't go out like this:
T shirt
Sneakers
Shorts
No gloves

Helmet, gloves, jacket, leegings and boots every time or don't ride FFS!!!!

All I have is my pride and that's ok cause I'm ok.


Sorry to hear ya crashed mate.

[lefty]

s@#! man ,hope you can recover the bike , did ya have insurance ? how did the bike hold up ?

Yeah had insurance $23k bike had too.
Bike slid for about 4-5m on left side, peg gone, side cover on tank inculdes indicator, muffler, handle bar knackered, but big one I guess is console broken as well....???
Dont think that even got touched but fell off and broke when bike hit the ground cause headlight still works????
:calm:

[lefty]

here is a picture

[discotex]

here is a picture

Ouch! Your insurance going after the other guy I hope!

[lefty]

State came to the party. Crashed on the second of this month and paid out fully on the 14th. Guy has bought the bike from turners for 7k and he came around and got the keys. State Insurance are the best. Got a new bike and the premium has not gone up nor the excess. I guess being old ahs some advantages. ahahahaha:yes:

[Cajun]

State came to the party. Crashed on the second of this month and paid out fully on the 14th. Guy has bought the bike from turners for 7k and he came around and got the keys. State Insurance are the best. Got a new bike and the premium has not gone up nor the excess. I guess being old ahs some advantages. ahahahaha:yes:

damn 7k thats damn good buying,

Nice work and good on State

[cynna]

good to here a good insurance story


the guy that brought it for 7k did alright as well......

[MotoGirl]

Guy has bought the bike from turners for 7k and he came around and got the keys.

Would you be so kind as to give its replacement the same treatment? :whistle:
Cajun would be allowed his one a lot quicker if it only cost us 7K.

[bucket boy]

Would you be so kind as to give its replacement the same treatment? :whistle:
Cajun would be allowed his one a lot quicker if it only cost us 7K.

just go out and get it dont listen to wife once you got it whats she gunner do

[MotoGirl]

just go out and get it dont listen to wife once you got it whats she gunner do

:rofl: I'd sell his 600 to help pay for it and it'll be no owning two bikes for you, sir! The only reason he hasn't already got one is because we're using the money to head down south.

[lefty]

didn't buy the same bike again.
why you ask?
cause some how, even though i couldnt fault it i would say it's never going to be a great seller.
so resale would be an issue??
not sure about this but it did bear thought, trying to look at a positive for the loss.
on a naked bike you can't go 300kph but man it could accelerate and so much torque
what i did very much like is the raised handle bars and the distance between the seat and the peddles.
Somehow the wide stuff on the tank acted like a wind shield or wind tunnel or something and up to 140kph there was no wind noise or buffeting at all, but at higher speeds your helmet felt like it was going to get ripped off.
i bought a kawka ninja 650r n jude will ride it
not sure what i'll get for me though...
suggestions?
i guess i am a lazy rider so lots of torque
no cruisers till i'm a bit older though...ahahahaha

[discotex]

not sure what i'll get for me though...
suggestions?
i guess i am a lazy rider so lots of torque
no cruisers till i'm a bit older though...ahahahaha

Hahaha... You should ask Unit about the ZX-14. That's got bags of torque and fairings and apparently handles itself very well.

[lefty]

Hahaha... You should ask Unit about the ZX-14. That's got bags of torque and fairings and apparently handles itself very well.

I checked out your pubic profile and love that wide screen pick

what sort of camera you take that with????

[discotex]

I checked out your pubic profile and love that wide screen pick

what sort of camera you take that with????

Hehe looks like I used some flash panoramic camera or something eh.

Nah all I did was took a pic with an 8mp digicam (not even an SLR). Cropped it skinny to get that effect.

It does help if you know that's what you're planning when you take the photo so you can line up hills or whatever knowing you can crop the sky etc.

Probably couldn't print it very big because I've thrown out most of the 8mp but it was only ever for the web to show off my new bike :yes: