Suzuki B-King

[Mogambo]

Just received the new issue of Rider magazine. Anybody check out the pic of the new Suzuki B-King, scheduled for release 2008.? It looks kind of cool, from the one picture they had shown. Looks somewhat like a standard and rumour has it (from the article) that it will get a 1300cc engine, courtesy of the Hayabusa.

 

[mdisher]

Just received the new issue of Rider magazine. Anybody check out the pic of the new Suzuki B-King, scheduled for release 2008.? It looks kind of cool, from the one picture they had shown. Looks somewhat like a standard and rumour has it (from the article) that it will get a 1300cc engine, courtesy of the Hayabusa.

Just dug this up...

B-King Micro-site.

Coming to America, sometime in 07 as an early 08 Model...

 

[sgoat]

Ya just have to imagine what a thrill that thing will be to ride. I'd like to see Suzuki back-off a bit on the styling, but a big, naked, hyper-bike like that will surely be way to much fun!

 

[Mogambo]

I don't know, maybe it's my mood, but I think that thing looks pretty cool. It sort of has a hyper-modern, Vmax, kind of look.

Armed with a Hayabusa type engine (even if slightly de-tuned), combined with good handling... geez. Talk about crushing an FZ1. Holy crap.

Would I be out of line to suggest that the group take a collection up and buy me one of these? I think I want it. Buy it for me. I need it.......really. I really need it.

 

[DucatiSSsp]

Was always a Suzuki fanatic, loved the early eighties Katanas, GS's, Intruders, RF......but this thing is gawd-awful looking IMO!

Did Suzuki hire a Kawasaki Designer or is this part of the Suzuki/Kawasaki collaberation effort?

Must be getting old and set in my ways :glare:

Bryce