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posted June 27, 2007 08:28 PM

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Suzuki's B-King available in US for 2008

Suzuki's controversial and progressive B-King lands on American soil in dealerships for 2008. The 1340cc DOHC liquid-cooled 16 valver is sure to set new standards and currently sits in a class of its own.

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posted June 27, 2007 08:31 PM

yeah at 340cc i'd say its in a class all by itself
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posted June 27, 2007 10:53 PM

I love it. (i am a fan of naked bikes)
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posted June 28, 2007 03:57 AM

Edited By: ricksgsxr on 28 Jun 2007 04:58

Will look great with an aftermarket pipe! I like the nakids too, brings back the superbike era I grew up in the 80's with. That tail (not the exhaust) looks terrific.

Interesting too see what the Brits will do with it as they have a huge streetfighter follwing over there.

A sliightly taller windscreen would be nice

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posted June 28, 2007 08:08 AM

I have always liked nakeds because they should be light(but most are not) and inexspensive.

I like the B-King but at $13,000 and 518 lbs dry(580 lbs actual?) it seems heavy and over priced. It'll run like hell with a turbo though, couldn't imagine a naked bike with that much hp! It would be great.
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posted June 28, 2007 10:08 PM

I like it!
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posted June 28, 2007 11:00 PM

Not my cup of tea gentlemen. Looks like a transformer. Maybe it'll grow on me!
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posted June 28, 2007 11:34 PM

518 that is lighter then the regular busa is it not??? and if it the same engine and not some detuned bullshit I will own one for sure!!! the 14 will become track dedicated and that sweet thang will be my everyday rider for sure I bet it will be a wheelie MACHINE

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posted June 29, 2007 05:06 AM

They are giving an advertised weight of 485 for the Busa, 518 for the B-King. Looks about 35 lbs heavier for the stripped down, no bodywork B(urger)King. That's where it's name comes from.
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posted June 29, 2007 10:07 AM

too heavy but its hard to replace the bandit of old

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posted June 29, 2007 10:24 AM

Shorter exhaust and bar end mirrors and the B-king will look cool.

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posted June 29, 2007 11:44 AM

Well guys if they bring the B king to the states you think Kawi may bring this to the states ??

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posted June 29, 2007 12:11 PM

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Well guys if they bring the B king to the states you think Kawi may bring this to the states ??

You jerk now I have to buy a new keyboard cuase this one is all covered in drool :P

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posted June 29, 2007 12:12 PM

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Well guys if they bring the B king to the states you think Kawi may bring this to the states ??

You jerk now I have to buy a new keyboard cuase this one is all covered in drool :P

where'd you pull that out of the bag from, wow thats nicer than my 14!
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posted June 29, 2007 12:13 PM

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Well guys if they bring the B king to the states you think Kawi may bring this to the states ??

You jerk now I have to buy a new keyboard cuase this one is all covered in drool :P

lol sorry .....smokin
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posted June 29, 2007 01:17 PM

ya that is hot. don't let suzuki see it. that BKING and new 'busa is a joke.
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posted June 29, 2007 05:43 PM

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Well guys if they bring the B king to the states you think Kawi may bring this to the states ??

I just came.
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posted June 29, 2007 05:47 PM

Edited By: smokinzx14 on 29 Jun 2007 18:48

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Well guys if they bring the B king to the states you think Kawi may bring this to the states ??

I just came.

If that does come to the USA it looks like all the go fast stuff from Brocks will fit.....A Smeg will look so cool on that puppy !!!!!
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posted June 29, 2007 09:57 PM

for some reason the rear seat and overall bike length/wheelbase appears shorter. the way our bikes handle so well anyway - that one seems to be a real knee-dragger
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