The Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King motorcycle was produced in 2009-10 and had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1340 cc. It had a liquid cooling system, fuel injection with a Suzuki SDTV fuel injection system, and a wet sump lubrication. The maximum power output was 132.1 kW at 9500 rpm, and the maximum torque was 146 Nm at 7200 rpm. The bike had a six-speed, chain transmission and a twin-spar cast aluminum alloy frame. The suspension was fully adjustable and had a front wheel travel of 120 mm and a rear wheel travel of 137 mm. The front brakes were two 310 mm discs with four-piston calipers, and the rear brakes were a single 260 mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The front and rear wheels were 17 inches, and the bike had a top speed of 252.9 km/h. The fuel capacity was 16.5 liters, and the average consumption was 6.2 L/100 km. Overall, the motorcycle received positive reviews from Moto.net and 1000os, and it was compared to the BMW K 1300 R in one review.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King
| Year | 2009 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1340 cc / 81.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 65 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Exhaust | 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 |
| Induction | Fuel injection . Suzuki SDTV fuel injection system with dual injectors per cylinder and ram air intake with large volume airbox |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 132.1 kW / 181.5 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 146 Nm / 14.9 kgf-m / 108 lb-ft @ 7200 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, RK GB50GSV Z4, 118 links |
| Frame | Twin-spar cast aluminum alloy |
| Front Suspension | Inverted telescopic coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Link type, oil damped, coil springs, spring preload, rebound and compression damping fully adjustable. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 137 mm / 5.4 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260m disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Wheel | 3.50 x 17 |
| Rear Wheel | 6.00 x 17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 200/50 ZR17 |
| Rake | 25.7 degrees |
| Trail | 107 mm / 4.2 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2245 mm / 88.4 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
| Seat Height | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 235.0 kg / 518.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.2 L/100 km / 16.1 km/l / 38 US mpg / 45 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 10.4 sec |
| Top Speed | 252.9 km/h / 157.1 mph |
| Reviews | Moto.net / 1000os / BMW K 1300 R vs Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King |
