Suzuki B-King 1300 (2009-10)

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.

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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