Suzuki B-King | The rolling stock bits n pieces are largely conventional in appearance, but upon closer inspection there are likely some features not yet revealed to the general public. The inverted forks and radial mounted calipers at the front, along with the well-defined and beefy swing-arm components look more than up to the tasks that will be asked of them.
On or off the motorcycle, there is virtually no hint of what powers the thing — one only gets certain views of the motor and not usually enough to really know what it is, unless one knows what that is, which we do — the new spec 2008 Hayabusa engine.
Based on specifications released in the UK and now, the US (see below), the motor has been drawn straight from the new Hayabusa and has seen only “slight” modification (whatever that means). Just the thought of having all those horses living inside such a radically styled and stunning chassis is enough to bring a glint of mischief into the eyes of anyone sitting on the B-King.
The overall packaging of the B-King, in our mind, has been skillfully executed and delivered. Even though its weight is listed at 236kg (520 lbs) for the Canadian model, the whole motorcycle feels well balanced and is certainly not top heavy, a perception that could be made when looking at the overall height and width of the motorcycle.
While any further impressions of the B-King, which Suzuki touts as being, “the Hayabusa’s first cousin…its rowdy alter ego”, will have to wait until they roll off the showroom floor and/or get into the hands of (other) eager journalists, we came away from this first viewing extremely impressed, and wanting to, dare we say it, own one.
It is hard to say if the B-King will find a loyal North American following or if it will become another icon of what the manufacturer can conceive, build but not sell, much like the unique Yamaha MT-01, a superb motorcycle in its own right that simply languishes on showroom floors.
Suzuki B-King Features
Engine
- New 1340cc, DOHC liquid-cooled, 16 valve engine shared with the new Hayabusa featuring a gear-driven counterbalancer for smooth operation
- Suzuki SDTV fuel injection system with dual injectors per cylinder and ram air intake with large volume airbox
- S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) allows the rider to choose from two different engine settings depending on riding conditions or rider preferences
- Lightweight titanium intake and exhaust valves with narrow 14 degree valve angle for high combustion chamber efficiency
- High efficiency curved radiator now features dual electric fans controlled by the ECM for increased cooling capacity. Oil cooler now has 10 rows cores for increased heat dissipation.
- 32 bit ECU boasts 1024 ROM for high overall performance and to control new functions like S-DMS
- Ventilation holes at the cylinder skirt for reduced pumping losses and increased overall performance
- Uniquely styled exhaust system enhances the powerful styling of the B-King
- Large volume 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system with a large capacity catalyzer, oxygen sensors and an oval cross section canister with dual openings that meets Euro 3 and Tier 2 regulation
- The Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) valve is built into the mid-pipe for optimum exhaust efficiency
- Slick shifting 6 speed transmission working in conjunction with an innovative back torque limiting clutch for smooth and controlled downshifts
- Ion plating treatment utilizing PVD (physical vapor deposit) method is applied to piston rings providing a smoother surface treatment for increased durability, reduced friction loss and reduced oil consumption
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