Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK): review, history, specs

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Class: naked

Production: 2007-2012

Also called: B-King, GSX1300BK

Related: Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (2nd generation)

Model
Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK)

2007-2012

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK)

Suzuki B-King: electronic equipment

  • ABS
  • S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector)


History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2007 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki B-King

Frame/Engine: JS1CR111100100001 – , JS1CR211100100001 - (UK, Europe)

JS1CR111200100001 – (Australia)

JS1GX71AX82100001 – (North America)

Code: GSX1300BK K7

GSX1300BKA K7 (ABS)

2008 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki B-King

Frame/Engine: JS1CR111100100001 – , JS1CR211100100001 - (UK, Europe)

JS1CR111200100001 – (Australia)

JS1GX71AX82100001 – (North America)

Code: GSX1300BK K8

GSX1300BKA K8 (ABS)

2009 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki B-King

Frame/Engine: JS1CR112100100001 – , JS1CR212100100001 - (UK, Europe)

JS1CR112200100001 – (Australia)

JS1GX71BX82100001 – (North America)

Code: GSX1300BK K9

GSX1300BKA K9 (ABS)

2010 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki B-King

Code: GSX1300BK L0

GSX1300BKA L0

2011 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki B-King

Code: GSX1300BK L1

GSX1300BKA L1

2012 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki B-King

Code: GSX1300BK L2

GSX1300BKA L2

Specifications

Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2220 mm / 87,4 in

2245 mm / 88,4 in – North America

Overall width 800 mm / 31,5 in
Overall height 1085 mm / 42,7 in
Seat height 805 mm / 31,7 in
Wheelbase 1525 mm / 56,5 in
Ground clearance 120 mm / 4,7 in
Dry weight 235 kg / 518 lbs

236 kg / 520 lbs (California)

Curb (wet) weight 262 kg / 578 lbs

263 kg / 580 lbs (California)

FRAME Type Twin-spar cast aluminum alloy
Front suspension, travel 43 mm inverted telescopic (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with monoshock (fully adjustable), 137 mm / 5,4 in
Front tire size 120/70-ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size 200/50-ZR17M/C (75W)
Front brake Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial mount caliper (option - ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 260 mm, 1-piston caliper (option - ABS)
Fuel capacity 16,5 l / 4,4 US gal

16,0 l / 4,2 US gal - California

Trail 107 mm / 4,21 in
Fuel economy / consumption 6,96 l / 100 km (33,8 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4 cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 81,0 x 65,0 mm (3,189 x 2,559 in)
Displacement 1340 cm³ (81,8 cu in)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 183,5 hp (135 kW) / 9500 rpm

163,9 hp (120 kW) – rear wheel

Max. torque 146,4 Nm (108 lbf·ft) / 7200 rpm

131,8 Nm (97.2 lbf·ft) – rear wheel

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 2,86 sec.[2]
Top speed 254 km/h (158 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection (with SDTV), 4x 40 mm
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.596 (83/52)
Final reduction 2.388 (43/18)
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.615 (34/13)

1.937 (31/16)

1.526 (29/19)

1.285 (27/21)

1.136 (25/22)

1.043 (24/23)

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator 400W @5 000 r/min (rpm)
Battery capacity 12V-10Ah

Images

Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK): images, gallery.

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Videos

Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK): video.

Suzuki B-King Review and Road Test

Manuals

Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK): manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki B-King (03/2008) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki B-King (03/2008) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki B-King (03/2008) | Top speed