Description
2009 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King
£8, 250
Colour: Black
Mileage: 16, 000
Reg: NO58 KNG
First Registered: 01. 09. 2009
MOT Expires: 23. 05. 2025
Awesome looking bike with serious presence and torquey power.
Scorpion under seat exhausts.
Comes with Private Plate [NO58 KNG] All Paperwork
Specs
Engine size: 1340 cc
Engine type: 16v in line four, 6 gears
Frame type: Aluminium twin spar
Fuel capacity: 16. 5 litres
Seat height: 805mm
Bike weight: 235kg
Front suspension: Fully adjustable
Rear suspension: Fully adjustable
Front brake: 2 x 310mm radial four pot
Rear brake: 260mm disc single piston
Front tyre size: 120/ 70 x 17
Rear tyre size: 200/ 50 x 17
Mpg, Costs & Insurance
Average fuel consumption: 38 mpg
Annual road tax: £117
Annual service cost: £190
Insurance group: 17 of 17
Warranty term: Two year unlimited mileage
Top Speed & Performance
Max power: 164 bhp
Max torque: 94 ft-lb
Top speed: 151 mph
1/ 4 mile acceleration: 10. 44 secs
Tank range: 133 miles
CONTACT DRS MAX RACING TO ARRANGE VIEWING & TEST RIDE
Comes with V5, All Paperwork & Receipts.
Comes with Full Service, PDI & MOT
Open to Offers, Part Ex considered, Finance Options Available.
Fast Nationwide Delivery Available. SUZUKI GSX1300 B-KING [2007 - 2012] MCN Review
By MCN Published: 05 October 2021
MCN rating: 4/ 5
Owners' rating: 4. 8/ 5
Highlights
• Naked version of a Hayabusa
• Effortless power and torque
• Just as quick as the superbikes of its day in a straight line
At a glance
Owners' reliability rating: 4. 7/ 5
Annual servicing cost: £190
Power: 164 bhp
Seat height: Medium (31. 7 in / 805 mm)
Weight: High (518 lbs / 235 kg)
Overall Rating
4. 4/ 5
Having tempted bikers since the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show with the potential of releasing a road-legal supercharged naked Hayabusa, the Suzuki B-King was revealed in 2007. Lacking the supercharger, but equipped with a ridiculous set of exhaust pipes, the B-King was overweight and ugly. It flopped not only in bends, but also in the sales charts.
What’s happening now?
By the time production was halted in 2012 (ironically it was in development for longer than it was sold) the B-King had gained an unlikely cult following thanks to its bonkers 179bhp motor and unique looks that are easily customised. It’s now more popular than ever – but the supercharged Kawasaki H2 does make you wonder ‘what if…’
Despite its sports touring capabilities, the Hayabusa actually had quite an aggressive riding position with the rider’s weight held on the wrists. The B-King has far more relaxed ergonomics for those who want it.
And it wasn’t just the riding position that relaxed. Its engine was re-tuned for a comparatively sedate 164bhp with an electronically limited 150mph top speed. It may have been calmer than the ‘Busa, but the Suzuki B-King was just as quick as the superbikes of its day in a straight line.
The verdict is still up in the air regarding the futuristic, dynamic looks of the Suzuki B-King. It seems you either hate it or love it.
A lovely road motorcycle, the B-King has loads of torque and is easy to ride despite its size. It’s smooth, has good brakes and its only weakness is its soft rear, which results in a lack of traction when pushing really hard.
The B-King very nearly didn’t get made at all. "We developed the engine for the B-King at exactly the same time as we developed the new Hayabusa engine," explained Suzuki’s Chief Engineer Hiroshi Iio at the bike’s launch. "The engine is exactly the same as the one used in the 2008 Hayabusa but has different exhaust and intake systems.
"We considered if it was possible to make a naked bike with the same power as a Hayabusa and at first I thought that was unrealistic, but in testing the B-King has stability beyond our expectations."
Ride Quality & Brakes
4/ 5
Despite the Suzuki B-King’s bulk it handles far better than its size suggests. Once on the move the B-King’s weight disappears, you would never guess its actual weight.
The brakes are excellent, you only notice the lack of ground clearance on track but the shock is a little on the soft side and it can soon start fighting for grip.
Some owners have opted to switch the OE 200/ 50 rear tyre for a 190/ 55 option to make the bike tip in faster.
Engine
5/ 5
The Suzuki B-King’s engine comes from the new Hayabusa and produces 164bhp with an arm-ripping 94. 5 ftlb of torque.
Over a standing quarter mile the B-King is just as quick as any sports 1000cc, if not quicker. Shame the engine is limited to 150mph as it has the potentially for much more.
Reliability & Build Quality
4/ 5
The old Suzuki Hayabusa was as reliable as the tide coming in, bullet proof and could take a heavy tune, so there’s no reason to question the reliability of the Suzuki B-King. That said, there’s a very plastic feel about the bike and only time will tell if it stands up to a few harsh winters.
Our Suzuki B-King owners reviews show very positive scores, with the only issue seemingly the thin paint that can suffer stone chips.
Value vs Rivals
4/ 5
You got a hell of a lot of a Suzuki B-King for your money. It’s quick – make no mistake about that, and there’s enough torque to pull up trees.
Running costs of the B-King will be high so don’t expect tyres to last too long, anything over 3500 miles from a rear is going to be a real bonus.
These days there's no shortage of extremely powerful naked options on the market, but the closest match to the B-King is the supercharged Kawasaki Z H2.
A modern Suzuki Katana may not look like a good match at first glance, but it too is an inline-four powered naked based on an iconic Suzuki.
Equipment
4/ 5
Like every new big Suzuki you get the mandatory power switch with the B-King. Selecting A gives you full power, B for limited power.
Personally I think it’s a bit pointless but each to their own. The B-King also has fully adjustable suspension front and rear, which means you can twiddle to your heart’s desire.
