Meet the Hayabusa’s first cousin, the Suzuki GSX1300 B-King 2012. And while the Hayabusa is a sleek sophisticate, the B-King is its rowdy alter ego that is packing the same power-packed engine as the Hayabusa. Its aggressive styling gives it an attitude that simply says, Don’t mess with me.
History of the Suzuki GSX1300 B-King
The Suzuki B-King, a naked muscle bike with attitude, first shown as a concept model in 2001. The concept becomes reality. Unveiled in concept form at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, the B-King is Suzuki’s flagship big naked bike. The production model is completely faithful to the concept seen in 2001 but embodies new functions such as S-DMS, and performance advances that make it even more appealing to riders. Strikingly distinctive body styling gives the B-King overwhelming visual presence, and Suzuki’s latest performance technologies give it a motorcycle with powerful styling to match its strong personality. Built with genuine Suzuki DNA.
Suzuki GSX1300 B-King 2012 Specifications
Colors
Metallic Phantom Gray / Metallic Mistic Silver (ETT)
Solid Black / Metallic Mat Black No. 2 (CRU)
Pearl white
Engine
Engine type: 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Bore x stroke: 81.0 mm x 65.0 mm
Displacement: 1,340 cm3 (1340 cc)
Compression ratio: 12.5 : 1
Carburetion: Fuel injection
Oil capacity (overhaul): 4.0L ( 1.6 US gal.)
Ignition: Fully transistorized
Starter system: Electric
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh
Primary drive ratio: 1.596 (83 / 52)
Final drive ratio: 2.388 (43 / 18)
Frame type: Twin-spar (aluminum alloy)
Rake/trail: 25.5degrees / 107 mm (4.2 in.)
Chassis
Suspensions Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Spring preload fully adjustable,
rebound and compression damping force fully adjustable
Suspensions Rear: Link type, coil-spring, oil damped Spring preload fully adjustable,
rebound and compression
Wheel Front: 17 M/C x MT3.50, cast aluminum alloy
Wheel Rear: 17 M/C x MT6.00, cast aluminum alloy
Brakes Front: Radial mount, 4-piston calipers, 310 mm disc, twin
Brakes Rear: 1-piston caliper, 260 mm disc
Tires Front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), tubeless
Tires Rear: 200/50ZR17M/C (75W), tubeless
Fuel tank: 16.5 L (4.4 US gal.)
Dimensions
Overall length: 2,220 mm (87.4 in.)
Overall width: 800 mm (31.5 in.)
Overall height: 1,085 mm (42.7 in.)
Wheelbase: 1,525 mm (60.0 in.)
Ground clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in.)
Seat height: 805 mm (31.7 in.)
Dry weight: 235 Kg (518 lbs.)
