Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK): review, history, specs
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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) |
History[edit | edit source]
| 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[edit | edit source]
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 fork, coil spring, oil damped, 120 mm / 4,7 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 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 | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 260 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| 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 | 7,13 l / 100 km (33,8 mpg) | |
| 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 | |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 2,86 sec | |
| Top speed | 254 kmh / 158 mph | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel injection (with SDTV), 4x 40 mm |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| 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 |
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[edit | edit source]
Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK): images, gallery.
Videos[edit | edit source]
Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK): video.
Manuals[edit | edit source]
Suzuki B-King (GSX1300BK): manuals, parts, microfiches.