Suzuki GSX1300BKA B-King ABS: history, specs, pictures
The Suzuki GSX1300BKA B-King ABS was a 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 2008 and 2009.
'Suzuki GSX1300BKA B-King ABS' | |
Manufacturer | [[Suzuki]] |
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Production | 2008 - 2009 |
Class | [[:Category:Naked motorcycles|Naked]] [[Category:Naked motorcycles]] |
Engine | 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC |
Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
Fuel System | EFI, Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed, manual Final Drive: #530 chain |
Suspension | Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping Rear: Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping |
Brakes | Front: Dual hydraulic discs, 310 mm, ABS Rear: Single hydraulic disc, 260 mm, ABS |
Front Tire | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless |
Rear Tire | 200/50ZR17M/C (75W) tubeless |
Wheelbase | 60.0 inches (1524 mm) |
Length | 88.39 inches (2245 mm) |
Width | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
Seat Height | 31.69 inches (805 mm) |
Weight | 239.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1340.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) tubeless front tire and a 200/50ZR17M/C (75W) tubeless rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual hydraulic discs, 310 mm, ABS in the front and a Single hydraulic disc, 260 mm, ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping while the rear was equipped with a Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping. The wheelbase was 60.0 inches (1524 mm) long.
2008 Suzuki GSX1300BKA B-King ABS
There is nothing secret about the GSX1300BKA B-King ABS, as the suffix is self-explanatory. Suzuki is not offering ABS brakes as standard trim, so if you want the extra piece of mind anti-locking brakes bring, you'll have to get a special model and fork out some extra cash.
The ABS-equipped B-King is only few pounds heavier than the stock version and does not differ as far as other technical aspects are concerned from the standard machine. You're getting all the Hayabusa grunt with a more streetable vibe and without the fairings, as they've been replaced by a slender, skimpy livery.
2009 Suzuki GSX1300BKA B-King ABS
Often referred to as the "naked Hayabusa", the B-King ABS is an evil machine which is aimed at delivering top-drawer performance to the bold riders who are not afraid to take a step on the wild side of the two-wheeled asphalt world. The B-King is motivated by a modified version of the 2008 Hayabusa engine sitting in a new frame designed for all-rounder performance and excellent streetability.
Aggressively styled but not lacking comfort, the 2009 MY B-King ABS also comes with dual riding modes for casual and sporty nerve at a touch of a button.