I watched this 12 months a ago while deciding what bike to buy, this video convinced me the B-King was the way to go, I haven't regretted that decision for 1 second. Its an absolute weapon.
Bought one 2 weeks ago. Love it. Looks are not great, but EVERYTHING else is awesome. Very flickable, feels like a 600. Of course the motor is awesome. Tweaking mine to make it look better to match the performance. Bar risers, windscreen and rear sets establish a very comfy riding position. Love it
Had mine on the test rig. 179 hp on rear wheel and 146 Nm / 108 lbf torque which are pretty impressive numbers. Everything stock, with exception to the exhaust and a power commander.
I’ve had mine since 2010, bought it new from the dealer. The B stands for Boost, supposedly there was going to be a turbo boost mounted on the engine to give it even more power if you can believe it. You can buy the after market turbo kit for it but I can’t imagine this beast faster than it is now! I installed a V-storm windshield on mine and has made a world of difference for traveling for highway speeds. Your neck is not killing you between gas stops. I’ll be holding on to mine as long as I can. It’s a beast for sure and handles very well. If you search on TH-cam, you can find a couple of videos with a few people that have installed the aftermarket turbo, if they’re still here.
@old man strength you should be old enough to understand what I mean, do I need to spell it out, just making a point about the turbo kit. I been riding motorcycles all my life and have worked on all my engines myself. Damn!
The concept in 1999 was supercharged. And Suzuki didn't like the liability. The world was still complaining about speed so the supercharger was scrapped by time they finally made the bike
This bike is insanely fast. I have to tame it all the time. I used to ride it to work thru NYC traffic and the brakes on this thing is phenomenal! Helps me split in and out of traffic but rarely lets me test out the power. Now that I ride to work (Texas), I can really open this thing up on the expressway. Especially when I'm pulling onto the entrance ramp. I used to run it on the softest tires I could find in NYC (shorter commute) and now I run it on soft front and medium rear in Texas (same commute time but mainly highways). Run this bike on the softest tires if you really want to take advantage thru the corners.
@Zachary LeSauvage Well, Bking is actually a lot faster than a V Max, stock for stock. If the Bking got the TRE mod, remap and bolts on, is essentially a Busa.
It's hands down the best motorcycle I've ever owned!!! I test rode it a few times, and I just had to buy one. It's comfortable, and makes crazy torque... and it "Feels" much smaller than it is. With good tires, I carve canyon roads better that my buddies can. (one is on a GSX1000) But like you said... it will kill you if you don't respect it. It's like a trained lion. Treat it right, and it will do everything you want. Disrespect it once... and it will kill you. But OMG... a second gear pull on a nice day, and it will get you well past 100 mph in a couple seconds, and put a grin on your face that you can't shake. BUT... since it's pre-traction control... just watch for that front end to stay on the road. Even in 4th... get on the throttle fast, and you will be hanging the front tire at 120 mph. (without clutching) GREAT BIKE !!!!
I ride this bike as a skinny 19 year old. it turns a lot of heads and becomes the centre of attention at every bike night i've gone to. The main issue isn't the power of the bike, it actually comes in very handy for getting out of the way in the event of a possible collision, the battle you'll have is the mental control to not be silly because this bike...it will hit 90 in first. I think that says enough!
The B king is actually a pretty good rain bike, owned for a few years, I bought it after I sold my cb600rr (back issues and I wanted to upgrade), thing was scary as hell.
Just got mine !!!! 6000 miles showroom perfect. It is amazing!! Comfortable with stunning torque and real world usable horsepower. I've owned over 220 motorcycles and this is a keeper!!! If you find a nice one like this , BUY IT !
Love my black 08. Ive owned and own alot of bikes and my black B King is one of my keepers. Just a cool, fun bike and was ahead of its time. It still looks cool and draws attention today.
Love this bike, I am 6'7 and this bike fits like a glove. I am coming up on 5 years of ownership and have had zero issues. Other than a set of tires every season.
I own one and love it. Nothing like it. Been riding all my life and had many different bikes from mini bikes to Ducati’s. This thing is a beast and that’s putting it mildly. I had a guy on a CBR 1000 at the light wanting to race and he didn’t know what had happened when the light turned green! A lot of people don’t realize what the heck it is or the power it has, they just want to race. I’ve never been beaten yet by any bike or sports car. Don’t get this unless you have a good grip and know how to stop. This is my need for speed bike. I have a grandpa bike (95 Honda GW, haha) and an BMW R1200RT for travels and great fuel mileage. I am however thinking of maybe selling her one day. I really should be driving the grandpa bike.
Hello guys , I'm not good at English so excuse me. Please , I want to buy this bike , but all my friends say no , the reason (SUZUKI B-KING not for beginners ) What do you think ? Can I buy it for my 1st bike ? In my country it's cost 8900$ with full options, and low km, +200ch (limited edition) I choose the SUZUKI B-KING because I want a roadster(naked) bike with a sport caractère and torque . Please I wait your answers because you have the b-king
Well... I'm glad my kneecaps are intact. I have a B King, and not only is she my first bike, but I had zero riding experience when I bought her (not including the seat time for my motorcycle endorsement class I took 5 years before purchase.) I learned to ride on her, and i will admit, for the first 2 weeks, when that red light turned green, I would instinctively try to reach up to my left shoulder for the nonexistent seat belt. I can tell you this, the most valuable lesson that she wont EVER let you forget... never lose respect for the machine. 6 years and over 50,000 miles later, I still haven't lost the terrifying joy every time I take her on the road. I definitely want another one, and I'm planning to move up to PA next year. Who knows? Maybe I'll get really lucky! Just promise me you wont break my kneecaps and charge me a consulting fee if I walk into your showroom.
Legendary 🥲 Please, oh mighty one. Tell me how you learned to ride on such a beast? I too aspire to not have my kneecaps broken. ...BUT there's a f****** B King for sale near me, and I think my experience on a Honda Shadow is enough to at least go in a straight line lol
@@lo-rez wow.... 2 years.... That sarcasm is strong! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I'm now in PA, but the one thing this Beast can't handle is snow. So I had to buy a Jeep instead of a second King. Talk to ya in another 2 years, after you figure out another snarky rebuttal.
@@CasualObserver68 no sarcasm here. Or did you mean you having a b king as a starter was sarcastic? *Update 1 month later I pulled the trigger and bought the King 😤. First bike as well.
I own 1 and 3 busas, kings a much nicer bike to ride over the busa and just as fast and quick as the busa, had my king to an official 311kmh at a flying event and a 9.60@146mph pass on the 1/4, will be a bike I'll never sell. Also they were sold from 08 right through to 12 and 16 in Brazil as new.
I have followed Todd on the BKing owners site for years. He is 100% legit and posts items online to back up what he says including timeslips from events. He has people around the globe asking him for advice all the time on bkings, which he freely gives. A great guy in the world of motorcycling. I have a 2008 that I debadged and love watching people at bike events trying to figure out what it is. My best quarter in stock setup was 9.88/137. It also power wheelies in first really easy. A true rush machine.
I have a 14 Busa now, but I really want a B King... I was too stupid back in the day because I was blinded by how cool full fairings look... wish I could go back in time and tell my younger self to not be an idiot.
I had one. Put 46,000 miles on it and even went coast to coast on it. Great bike and I still miss it. I traded it in for a FJR1300 because I needed something more comfortable for my wife.
I bought one new in 07, liked it so much I bought a second one used. The second one I played the custom game and changed the exhaust and put on some metallic red almost maroon paint on some panels. Looked good. Subtle. The stock one the dealer had lowered it for me since I stand just 5-7 stretched, and lowering it made it perfect. This review says it is big and wide. I never had that impression when I rode it. Had it all the way to the governed 158 and it was in 4th. Will do it in 5th, and from a review I read speed drops off in 6th because of the way the governor is configured. I traded them both for a Slingshot. The 2015 Sling was nice, and I drove it everywhere, but I wish I had kept one of those B Kings. My boys did not so much care for them because they said it was no fun (?) to ride a bike that you KNOW can outrun everyone without effort. They liked bikes that are slower, like a Triumph Twin that you have to work with to keep up or beat other guys. I can relate to that, but it's still nice to be King, on a B King.
Actually, yes. If a really nice one that's still near factory stock, at the right price, yes. Even though I'm 85. I do have a Victory Octane at the moment and it's pretty quick. @@sv_cheats1970Oh by the way. I still have a magazine here that did a thorough test on the B King and it did 0-60 in 2.9, and the quarter at 9.9 at 139 plus. They thought it might be quicker in the 1/4 than the Busa because slightly lighter but they didn't make a comparo. Also, the wide tank is not a tank. That's the air intake. The gas tank is lower down which makes the bike easier to handle.
@@sv_cheats1970 If one happened to come along, stock or near stock and is clean, I might consider getting it. One thing about that B King, it's Suzuki and I'll bet even after all these years, still reliable.
I wanted this bike so bad could not find one at all anywhere. This is the bike I learned yo ride on and I wanted to buy one. Now after I bought another bike then I see y’all got one there.
Inasuma is considered smaller sibling of B-King and its called Rolls Roys in 250cc two wheelers. I wonder how B-King would be like. I love naked bikes and I fly them! One day I'm gonna get B-King too insha'Allah!
Thank you for this review. I just saw one for $4,800, but I'm following your advice - I'm not buying it because I WILL kill myself on that thing. 0-60 in under 3 seconds - in second gear!
Great timing. I was just looking at one that a car dealer took in on trade and is selling too cheap because he doesn't want to sit on it all winter. I am seriously tempted to take it and flip it next season...but I keep thinking I might keep it, and I'm not sure if I'm ready to die yet. 😂
I test drove drove a 2017 Hayabusa. Frankly I couldn't wait to get off of it. My ride at the time was a 15 Street Triple R love that bike. Also had an 86 gsxr750. Wow, looks, handling, performance! Just don't expect to go touring on it.
Almost bought one and walked away because with my long legs the tank was in the way. Super smooth engine, buttery transmission, sounds amazing and unless you live in a place where there's no speed limits, it will be extremely challenging/risky to fully enjoy :)
Hey Tony, don't worry about the rain, get out in it and practice, have a little play, it's not that scary, you might get a little wet, or cold, but it can be fun.
Again awesome sounds and a beast of motorcycle. Sean what do you think is another bike that was not popular back then but in now? Thanks for entertaining you tube 👍
I've wanted one of these since they came out..If i can ever find one in good shape for sale I'm going too buy it..I'd come buy yours but im a long wayyyy away..
I'm -4 months old, is this a good beginner bike???//?/? I joke of course lmao I've seen many busas, but here in Ireland I've only ever seen ONE b-king and bloody hell, the video just does not do it justice. This bike is *W I D E.* And you're right, I don't want one. I know for a fact I'd end up as a nice smear on the road on one of these... Same goes for the H2, busa (ESP turbo), duke 1290r, hell even the Rocket III. They demand _respect._
I love the way they look and maybe one day I will own one but for now my bandit 12 is heavy enough and that thing must have at least 20 kg over my bandit but I do like them
Went from a very modded k6 750 and a k1 busa to this and jeez it rides so much better.. I'm 5'8 -5'10 170 depending on which 7-11 I leave. The gsxr used to kill my wrist and busa was just too long. Tuned. Deleted. Cat delete. Air box mod. Yoshi exhaust. It gets 30-35 mpg max... My busa would get 45+ all day Has a very easy balance on one wheel also throws it weight around well. After all the mods vs my 750 at 60 roll they will stay neck and neck Under that the torque will destroy the 750. All in all if you love sport bikes but the gsxr is starting to hurt and you are not the 200/6ft required for the busa this is a awesome bike
I did a test ride on a b-king. I was not ready for the power. Just a casual roll on the throttle in 3rd pulls the front wheel. You can just hover it an inch off the pavement as you keep rolling on the power. My face hurt from grinning too hard.
The BMW K1200R and K1300R were the only real competitors at the time. The only similar new mass production bike is the Kawasaki Z H2. The B-King and K1300R weren't UJMs, naked sports bikes like most of the "super nakeds" or purpose built like the KTM 1290 Super Duke. They were naked "Hyper Bikes" and sports tourers (weighted heavily towards sports). The Z H2 being essentially a naked H2 SX puts it in the same class.
I saw this bike in a Harley Davidson test ride event that I attended. I also saw 2 of this bike in a used bike dealer on my way to school in Vietnam, I didn't know its name back then.
Do you still love the BKing a year later? Im curious because im thinking about adding one. Ive been riding a nicely modded gen1 FZ1 with 151rwhp (@4500') and love the look of the BKing. Is it truly comfortable on long rides? Can you get off the seat through the turns when riding aggressively? How is the wind at speed?
@@j.thomas7128 Well I think this bike is a completely different caliber compared to the Fazer. I know people who call it an allround bike. Also suitable for long journeys. My buddy has traveled half of europe with it. For me personally that doesn't apply. I bought it as a fun bike for short, quick trips. It has meanwhile been optimized, now with 185 whp and a completely different engine-characteristic it is no longer really suitable for journeys over 3 hours. You can do everything with her that you can do with a hyper sport bike. Hanging-off included. It has upper-class chassis components out of the box. Correctly adjusted and with the correct tires fitted, it is a race track monster and can easily keep up with much lighter racing motorcycles. I have never regretted buying them. However, you should drive it with a clear head, otherwise you will regret it. The most brutal in-line four-cylinder I know. And at the same time the one with the widest rev-range. Oh...the wind... Well, it is a naked bike. Speeding above 130-150 kmh up to 280 are possible. Until your neck breaks.
@@MaRio_1400 Thank you for your response. I was concerned given how wide the bike is that you had to stay planted on the seat and limited to less than 30 degrees of lean. Glad to hear from a rider that this is not true. I have a sport tourer that I'll never give up (it's too much fun dusting liter bikes on a sleeper with panniers and top bag) and a KTM 950sm (for general mayhem), but wanted to add something similar a naked muscle bike like a V-Rod or V-Max, but love the styling of ther BKing. What kind of mods did you do to get 185 whp? What's the best site or forum to connect with folks that love their BKings to learn more about them?
@@j.thomas7128 I am on a german BK forum. I don't know if that's interesting for you (www.b-king-forum.eu). I also have no idea of an English-speaking forum - sorry. I had the machine at a german tuner last year who made various modifications to the cylinder head and the injection mapping. Since then it's been a different motorcycle. Actually it is very smooth to drive in the low revs ... now it is no longer below 3000'. But from 7000' it becomes a monster. I also changed the sprockets from 18-43 to 17-46. The acceleration (which was anything but bad before) is now brutal. I still drive a GSX1400 for the longer rides. Even with full luggage and my lady on the seat. That a completely different story. But it's also a completely different engine. V-Rod? V-Max? Forget it. You can't compare them to the King. It's a much sportier ride on the Suzi. If my smartphone is telling the truth, I sometimes tilted 45 degrees and above last summer. No problem with the right tires fitted and a lot of riding experience.
I owned a brand new unrestricted black B-King...I sold my GSXR1000K8 for this one and i can tell you..with accelerating until 250km/h..i blowed every bike away..including the Yamaha R1 ,Honda CBR1000RR and GSXR1000 lol.. :)
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I watched this 12 months a ago while deciding what bike to buy, this video convinced me the B-King was the way to go, I haven't regretted that decision for 1 second. Its an absolute weapon.
sure it is
Just got one 😎
Thanks for your comment. I think I might be leaning towards this as my next bike.
First bike?
Bought one 2 weeks ago. Love it. Looks are not great, but EVERYTHING else is awesome. Very flickable, feels like a 600. Of course the motor is awesome. Tweaking mine to make it look better to match the performance. Bar risers, windscreen and rear sets establish a very comfy riding position. Love it
Bought mine many years ago .. updated the suspension , brakes and wheels .. truly is a total monster and rare as hell .. LOVE IT!
I’ll never forget the magazine review for that bike.
“Your legs will be flapping in the wind like a flag during a hurricane “.
🤣 quality writing
Had mine on the test rig. 179 hp on rear wheel and 146 Nm / 108 lbf torque which are pretty impressive numbers. Everything stock, with exception to the exhaust and a power commander.
Oh Hell Yeah!
I’ve had mine since 2010, bought it new from the dealer. The B stands for Boost, supposedly there was going to be a turbo boost mounted on the engine to give it even more power if you can believe it. You can buy the after market turbo kit for it but I can’t imagine this beast faster than it is now! I installed a V-storm windshield on mine and has made a world of difference for traveling for highway speeds. Your neck is not killing you between gas stops. I’ll be holding on to mine as long as I can. It’s a beast for sure and handles very well. If you search on TH-cam, you can find a couple of videos with a few people that have installed the aftermarket turbo, if they’re still here.
@old man strength Maybe you should do a little research about the original design with bking, I know exactly what I’m talking about, SA!
@old man strength you should be old enough to understand what I mean, do I need to spell it out, just making a point about the turbo kit. I been riding motorcycles all my life and have worked on all my engines myself. Damn!
As far as i k ow they never thought about a turbocharger (if thats what you mean with turbo boost) they planed to supercharge it
The concept in 1999 was supercharged. And Suzuki didn't like the liability. The world was still complaining about speed so the supercharger was scrapped by time they finally made the bike
@@Maroon_Brickso Suzuki basically could'ove made the *ultimate* naked long before the Kawasaki Z H2. Damn thats amazing.
This bike is insanely fast. I have to tame it all the time. I used to ride it to work thru NYC traffic and the brakes on this thing is phenomenal! Helps me split in and out of traffic but rarely lets me test out the power. Now that I ride to work (Texas), I can really open this thing up on the expressway. Especially when I'm pulling onto the entrance ramp. I used to run it on the softest tires I could find in NYC (shorter commute) and now I run it on soft front and medium rear in Texas (same commute time but mainly highways). Run this bike on the softest tires if you really want to take advantage thru the corners.
6 years later
Sean: I was just kidding guys! Someone please buy this bike.
this is a different B King :D
I bought this as my 1st bike still have it and I love it!
My also 1st bike. Bought mine in 2013, now 8 years later i still have mine and every time i ride it it amazes me how much power this machine has
Try the H2 sx se same recipe comfortable but supercharged madness underneath
We need to race vmax vs bking
@Zachary LeSauvage Well, Bking is actually a lot faster than a V Max, stock for stock. If the Bking got the TRE mod, remap and bolts on, is essentially a Busa.
Aslo my 1st bike, still have and will never sell)
BKing: does sub 3 sec 0-60 in second or third gear in wet
What a beast
Thats wheelspin
I would hope it would do twice that speed in second or third gear lol
It's hands down the best motorcycle I've ever owned!!! I test rode it a few times, and I just had to buy one. It's comfortable, and makes crazy torque... and it "Feels" much smaller than it is. With good tires, I carve canyon roads better that my buddies can. (one is on a GSX1000) But like you said... it will kill you if you don't respect it. It's like a trained lion. Treat it right, and it will do everything you want. Disrespect it once... and it will kill you. But OMG... a second gear pull on a nice day, and it will get you well past 100 mph in a couple seconds, and put a grin on your face that you can't shake. BUT... since it's pre-traction control... just watch for that front end to stay on the road. Even in 4th... get on the throttle fast, and you will be hanging the front tire at 120 mph. (without clutching) GREAT BIKE !!!!
I ride this bike as a skinny 19 year old. it turns a lot of heads and becomes the centre of attention at every bike night i've gone to. The main issue isn't the power of the bike, it actually comes in very handy for getting out of the way in the event of a possible collision, the battle you'll have is the mental control to not be silly because this bike...it will hit 90 in first. I think that says enough!
How heavy does it feel? From a fellow skinny person haha
Respect again, Sean, for riding that BEAST in the rain!
Got to
@@Srkcycles I did it regularly. If you lose traction, it means you don't know how to ride.
The B king is actually a pretty good rain bike, owned for a few years, I bought it after I sold my cb600rr (back issues and I wanted to upgrade), thing was scary as hell.
Just got mine !!!! 6000 miles showroom perfect. It is amazing!! Comfortable with stunning torque and real world usable horsepower. I've owned over 220 motorcycles and this is a keeper!!! If you find a nice one like this , BUY IT !
How much did you get it for ? If I may ask
@@browneyesjesus sure, $6000 u.s.
Jon Elliott is it reliable and parts available easily ? I assume being a Honda it should but was wondering about your opinion
@@browneyesjesus very reliable. Its basically a Suzuki hayabusa motor. So yes lotsa parts and support
Jon Elliott thank you for the feedback, much appreciated
Love my black 08. Ive owned and own alot of bikes and my black B King is one of my keepers. Just a cool, fun bike and was ahead of its time. It still looks cool and draws attention today.
I sold my B-King a few months ago. Bought a Spyder F3-S. I owned it over 7 years. It's a fantastic tourer.
Love this bike, I am 6'7 and this bike fits like a glove. I am coming up on 5 years of ownership and have had zero issues. Other than a set of tires every season.
I'm the same height, this is the exact comment I needed to see. Thanks
I always love your channel for showing these rare bikes. I didn't know that Hayabusa has a naked version.
I have a mooded one from brocks profromance. It's a wild beast. Coming from a 500 CBR this was a huge step up.
I own one and love it. Nothing like it. Been riding all my life and had many different bikes from mini bikes to Ducati’s.
This thing is a beast and that’s putting it mildly. I had a guy on a CBR 1000 at the light wanting to race and he didn’t know what had happened when the light turned green!
A lot of people don’t realize what the heck it is or the power it has, they just want to race. I’ve never been beaten yet by any bike or sports car.
Don’t get this unless you have a good grip and know how to stop. This is my need for speed bike. I have a grandpa bike (95 Honda GW, haha) and an BMW R1200RT for travels and great fuel mileage.
I am however thinking of maybe selling her one day. I really should be driving the grandpa bike.
this is my first motorcycle and I'm still alive. I've had it for two and a half years
I love my B King! I've ridden all my life but it's certainly one of the coolest bikes I've ever owned.
Hello guys ,
I'm not good at English so excuse me.
Please , I want to buy this bike , but all my friends say no , the reason (SUZUKI B-KING not for beginners )
What do you think ?
Can I buy it for my 1st bike ? In my country it's cost 8900$ with full options, and low km, +200ch (limited edition)
I choose the SUZUKI B-KING because I want a roadster(naked) bike with a sport caractère and torque .
Please I wait your answers because you have the b-king
@@med-no3si
Hey med, did you get yourself a BKing? Like you wanted?
I owned a black B-King...with powercomm.5 ,x-tre and a Bodis open exhaust..I miss him.. :(
Well... I'm glad my kneecaps are intact. I have a B King, and not only is she my first bike, but I had zero riding experience when I bought her (not including the seat time for my motorcycle endorsement class I took 5 years before purchase.) I learned to ride on her, and i will admit, for the first 2 weeks, when that red light turned green, I would instinctively try to reach up to my left shoulder for the nonexistent seat belt. I can tell you this, the most valuable lesson that she wont EVER let you forget... never lose respect for the machine. 6 years and over 50,000 miles later, I still haven't lost the terrifying joy every time I take her on the road. I definitely want another one, and I'm planning to move up to PA next year. Who knows? Maybe I'll get really lucky! Just promise me you wont break my kneecaps and charge me a consulting fee if I walk into your showroom.
Legendary 🥲
Please, oh mighty one. Tell me how you learned to ride on such a beast? I too aspire to not have my kneecaps broken. ...BUT there's a f****** B King for sale near me, and I think my experience on a Honda Shadow is enough to at least go in a straight line lol
@@lo-rez wow.... 2 years.... That sarcasm is strong! Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I'm now in PA, but the one thing this Beast can't handle is snow. So I had to buy a Jeep instead of a second King. Talk to ya in another 2 years, after you figure out another snarky rebuttal.
@@CasualObserver68 no sarcasm here. Or did you mean you having a b king as a starter was sarcastic?
*Update 1 month later
I pulled the trigger and bought the King 😤. First bike as well.
I owned one and kept up with an R1. I'm over 300 lbs and got it up to 165 and 105 on an exit ramp. I miss it so much!
I own 1 and 3 busas, kings a much nicer bike to ride over the busa and just as fast and quick as the busa, had my king to an official 311kmh at a flying event and a 9.60@146mph pass on the 1/4, will be a bike I'll never sell.
Also they were sold from 08 right through to 12 and 16 in Brazil as new.
I have followed Todd on the BKing owners site for years. He is 100% legit and posts items online to back up what he says including timeslips from events. He has people around the globe asking him for advice all the time on bkings, which he freely gives. A great guy in the world of motorcycling. I have a 2008 that I debadged and love watching people at bike events trying to figure out what it is. My best quarter in stock setup was 9.88/137. It also power wheelies in first really easy. A true rush machine.
I have a 14 Busa now, but I really want a B King... I was too stupid back in the day because I was blinded by how cool full fairings look... wish I could go back in time and tell my younger self to not be an idiot.
I had one. Put 46,000 miles on it and even went coast to coast on it. Great bike and I still miss it. I traded it in for a FJR1300 because I needed something more comfortable for my wife.
Hey Nav, what is your take on the power between the Bking and Fjr13?
They obviously both have strong points, are u liking the Fjr? Thanks in advance.
I bought one new in 07, liked it so much I bought a second one used. The second one I played the custom game and changed the exhaust and put on some metallic red almost maroon paint on some panels. Looked good. Subtle. The stock one the dealer had lowered it for me since I stand just 5-7 stretched, and lowering it made it perfect. This review says it is big and wide. I never had that impression when I rode it. Had it all the way to the governed 158 and it was in 4th. Will do it in 5th, and from a review I read speed drops off in 6th because of the way the governor is configured. I traded them both for a Slingshot. The 2015 Sling was nice, and I drove it everywhere, but I wish I had kept one of those B Kings. My boys did not so much care for them because they said it was no fun (?) to ride a bike that you KNOW can outrun everyone without effort. They liked bikes that are slower, like a Triumph Twin that you have to work with to keep up or beat other guys. I can relate to that, but it's still nice to be King, on a B King.
Thats a great story! Do you ever think of buying another B King?
Actually, yes. If a really nice one that's still near factory stock, at the right price, yes. Even though I'm 85. I do have a Victory Octane at the moment and it's pretty quick. @@sv_cheats1970Oh by the way. I still have a magazine here that did a thorough test on the B King and it did 0-60 in 2.9, and the quarter at 9.9 at 139 plus. They thought it might be quicker in the 1/4 than the Busa because slightly lighter but they didn't make a comparo. Also, the wide tank is not a tank. That's the air intake. The gas tank is lower down which makes the bike easier to handle.
@@sv_cheats1970 If one happened to come along, stock or near stock and is clean, I might consider getting it. One thing about that B King, it's Suzuki and I'll bet even after all these years, still reliable.
@@johnhand871 still plenty of nice ones in Europe, you'd be suprised what comes up on German ebay from time to time.
I wanted this bike so bad could not find one at all anywhere. This is the bike I learned yo ride on and I wanted to buy one. Now after I bought another bike then I see y’all got one there.
I love this motorbike. I drive him for a number of years and he continues to surprise me.
I owned this bike for 3 years and I have nothing but good memories.
dying is a good memory
@@revnation1 LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Riding a B King in wet conditions! Brave man!
One of my dream bikes without a doubt
Inasuma is considered smaller sibling of B-King and its called Rolls Roys in 250cc two wheelers. I wonder how B-King would be like. I love naked bikes and I fly them! One day I'm gonna get B-King too insha'Allah!
Wow. The way I put it 0 to holy shit in no time.
When they first came out I didn't think much about them, but now I kinda want one.
I love my bking - signed by leslie porterfield and just a head turner
2.9 in the rain..you're a beast man. Love your test rides.
I had a gen one, brilliant. Love the B king, but..........I got rid of my busa for a gsxs 750 because its so usable.
Same day here. Rained all the way from Manhatten to Columbia County. Winter is on the way. 35 degrees and dropping.
Thank you for this review. I just saw one for $4,800, but I'm following your advice - I'm not buying it because I WILL kill myself on that thing. 0-60 in under 3 seconds - in second gear!
Great timing. I was just looking at one that a car dealer took in on trade and is selling too cheap because he doesn't want to sit on it all winter. I am seriously tempted to take it and flip it next season...but I keep thinking I might keep it, and I'm not sure if I'm ready to die yet. 😂
Hahahahaha 👍👍
Jim Bennett man up, p#&&¥! Go sign the paperwork and stop playing with your ₩@£!ńa...
Signed, your friendly car dealership staff.
I just bought one. Lovely bike to bad i cant ride it for another 4-5 months. What's it selling for? In sweden they sell for 6000-7000usd
@@hymerr, that's in the range. The cheapest I've seen is about $4,500 USD.
If you aren't ready to die then don't buy and ride that bike -- especially in the rain.
I sold my 08 Busa and orderd a new 750 Gsxr. Loved my Busa just rode twisty roads mostly and the Busa was to much and heavy.
I test drove drove a 2017 Hayabusa. Frankly I couldn't wait to get off of it. My ride at the time was a 15 Street Triple R love that bike. Also had an 86 gsxr750. Wow, looks, handling, performance! Just don't expect to go touring on it.
*How much CC does this bike has ??*
My dad has this one and loves it.
So this guy is making videos of bikes he wants to sell but is also trying to convince people not to buy it. I like it
Almost bought one and walked away because with my long legs the tank was in the way. Super smooth engine, buttery transmission, sounds amazing and unless you live in a place where there's no speed limits, it will be extremely challenging/risky to fully enjoy :)
Great video Sean. Your a brave man to take that out in the rain!
Hey Tony, don't worry about the rain, get out in it and practice, have a little play, it's not that scary, you might get a little wet, or cold, but it can be fun.
Again awesome sounds and a beast of motorcycle. Sean what do you think is another bike that was not popular back then but in now? Thanks for entertaining you tube 👍
Just found a contender to hayabusa for a first bike
I've wanted one of these since they came out..If i can ever find one in good shape for sale I'm going too buy it..I'd come buy yours but im a long wayyyy away..
Lost mine in a Fire 5 Years Ago, never find a good one for an good Price over here in Germany, got an Busa instead, but miss my B King every Ride
traurig :(
Crazy beast! B-King is my dream bike.
I'm -4 months old, is this a good beginner bike???//?/? I joke of course lmao
I've seen many busas, but here in Ireland I've only ever seen ONE b-king and bloody hell, the video just does not do it justice. This bike is *W I D E.* And you're right, I don't want one. I know for a fact I'd end up as a nice smear on the road on one of these... Same goes for the H2, busa (ESP turbo), duke 1290r, hell even the Rocket III. They demand _respect._
watching the 0-60 you def had some rear wheel spin
Man your so different to those MotorCycle yotutbers.
Nice Channel
Nice Content
Congrats
I love the way they look and maybe one day I will own one but for now my bandit 12 is heavy enough and that thing must have at least 20 kg over my bandit but I do like them
it pulls harder because its geared different, max speed is like 150. and stock it comes with a wider tire, thats why it beats stock busas on the track
speaking of robots, this bike was featured in the transformers movie. first time i saw it i was 8 years old. my dream bike
Went from a very modded k6 750 and a k1 busa to this and jeez it rides so much better.. I'm 5'8 -5'10 170 depending on which 7-11 I leave.
The gsxr used to kill my wrist and busa was just too long.
Tuned. Deleted. Cat delete. Air box mod. Yoshi exhaust.
It gets 30-35 mpg max... My busa would get 45+ all day
Has a very easy balance on one wheel also throws it weight around well.
After all the mods vs my 750 at 60 roll they will stay neck and neck
Under that the torque will destroy the 750.
All in all if you love sport bikes but the gsxr is starting to hurt and you are not the 200/6ft required for the busa this is a awesome bike
I did a test ride on a b-king. I was not ready for the power. Just a casual roll on the throttle in 3rd pulls the front wheel. You can just hover it an inch off the pavement as you keep rolling on the power. My face hurt from grinning too hard.
I never knew such thing existed that's the most amazing Suzuki ever. How much you want for it?
The BMW K1200R and K1300R were the only real competitors at the time. The only similar new mass production bike is the Kawasaki Z H2. The B-King and K1300R weren't UJMs, naked sports bikes like most of the "super nakeds" or purpose built like the KTM 1290 Super Duke. They were naked "Hyper Bikes" and sports tourers (weighted heavily towards sports). The Z H2 being essentially a naked H2 SX puts it in the same class.
ZH2: im about to end this mans career 🗿
And ducati streetfighter v4
you gonna compare a B king vs a Newer ones ?? yeahhh thats a good comparison
@@mr.fireblade6662 yeahhh
@@mr.fireblade6662 That's not the "fastest naked biker ever" tho...
you can't afford EITHER, so who cares!!
Sean that is the bike I have always wanted, can't ever find one and no way I could afford it...maybe one day ,love your vids man,god bless
B king is the craziest bike you can own. Goes and have a review on it on a rainy day
never notice the weather when your on a bike like that just the smile on my face
They ruined it with those aftermarket pipes! Stock Pipes look so cool, Bōsōzoku inspiration at its finest.
So I watched this. Ended up getting one and slapping on a voodoo shorty sidewinder and its the ultimate wheelie/get in trouble bike
Got one I live in new zealand which is motorcycle Mecca and it’s just fucken awesome
Love your channel . hoping to see a second gen yamaha vmax test ride SOON! Keep up the great work
If I were in a position to buy this I defined would. Looks for one for about 6 months before I bought a Hayabusa
I love my bking! Fav bike ever!
Is this bike still for sale or do you have another one?
Apparantly the B originally stood for boost because the prototype was turbo charged. Now the question is do I want a B King or a BMW K1300R?
No walk around video yet. Not on the website. Has it been sold?
It's coming, I'm sure. He just wants to build the hype
I saw this bike in a Harley Davidson test ride event that I attended. I also saw 2 of this bike in a used bike dealer on my way to school in Vietnam, I didn't know its name back then.
I'm not sure if you really hit 0-60MPH there, probably wheel spin unless the speedo is driven on the front.
"This bike will KILL you , i just broke your kneecaps"
Wtf hahahhah 😂 Sean's great
The Bking (and busa) are much more in line with the BMW K1300R or K1300S than an S1000R. It's not a naked racer, it's a naked sports touring bike.
Should i go from fz1s to this bike??
How much more power does this have compared to a suzuki bandit 1250s. Cuz for some reason this bike just looks a whole lot more fun to ride
How do you do a 0-60 run in the rain and get reliable numbers???
TTS Performance in England makes a supercharger kit for this bike. 350+ HP.
I just ordered a RCC turbo for my black B-king.
Second b king video crazy bike, I’m in Midwest, what type of winter gear would you recommend? Or what site to
Get it from?
Number 1 forever;
Full of adrenaline when riding this KING
Wait minute, wait a minute, what do you mean you can't wait to ride it in the rain, you are riding it in the rain, love the sound.
I bought mine in 07 in the UK, still got it.
original plan for bking was to have it supercharged, with a heads up display. still sad it didn't come to fruition.
That bike is a beast. Love it
For some reason I like more you videos on your other channel Bikes and Beards. What’s the different?
That bike was way ahead of it’s time
Damn winter! I want to ride my B-King now! Best decision I've ever made. OK…my wife…wait a second…
Do you still love the BKing a year later? Im curious because im thinking about adding one. Ive been riding a nicely modded gen1 FZ1 with 151rwhp (@4500') and love the look of the BKing. Is it truly comfortable on long rides? Can you get off the seat through the turns when riding aggressively? How is the wind at speed?
@@j.thomas7128 Well I think this bike is a completely different caliber compared to the Fazer. I know people who call it an allround bike. Also suitable for long journeys. My buddy has traveled half of europe with it. For me personally that doesn't apply. I bought it as a fun bike for short, quick trips. It has meanwhile been optimized, now with 185 whp and a completely different engine-characteristic it is no longer really suitable for journeys over 3 hours.
You can do everything with her that you can do with a hyper sport bike. Hanging-off included. It has upper-class chassis components out of the box. Correctly adjusted and with the correct tires fitted, it is a race track monster and can easily keep up with much lighter racing motorcycles. I have never regretted buying them.
However, you should drive it with a clear head, otherwise you will regret it. The most brutal in-line four-cylinder I know. And at the same time the one with the widest rev-range.
Oh...the wind... Well, it is a naked bike. Speeding above 130-150 kmh up to 280 are possible. Until your neck breaks.
@@MaRio_1400 Thank you for your response. I was concerned given how wide the bike is that you had to stay planted on the seat and limited to less than 30 degrees of lean. Glad to hear from a rider that this is not true. I have a sport tourer that I'll never give up (it's too much fun dusting liter bikes on a sleeper with panniers and top bag) and a KTM 950sm (for general mayhem), but wanted to add something similar a naked muscle bike like a V-Rod or V-Max, but love the styling of ther BKing. What kind of mods did you do to get 185 whp? What's the best site or forum to connect with folks that love their BKings to learn more about them?
@@j.thomas7128 I am on a german BK forum. I don't know if that's interesting for you (www.b-king-forum.eu). I also have no idea of an English-speaking forum - sorry.
I had the machine at a german tuner last year who made various modifications to the cylinder head and the injection mapping. Since then it's been a different motorcycle. Actually it is very smooth to drive in the low revs ... now it is no longer below 3000'. But from 7000' it becomes a monster. I also changed the sprockets from 18-43 to 17-46. The acceleration (which was anything but bad before) is now brutal.
I still drive a GSX1400 for the longer rides. Even with full luggage and my lady on the seat. That a completely different story. But it's also a completely different engine. V-Rod? V-Max? Forget it. You can't compare them to the King. It's a much sportier ride on the Suzi. If my smartphone is telling the truth, I sometimes tilted 45 degrees and above last summer. No problem with the right tires fitted and a lot of riding experience.
I owned a brand new unrestricted black B-King...I sold my GSXR1000K8 for this one and i can tell you..with accelerating until 250km/h..i blowed every bike away..including the Yamaha R1 ,Honda CBR1000RR and GSXR1000 lol.. :)
Yes, it's insane...and I wish I'd never sold mine.
you are prob still here cause of selling that Bking
What a beautiful bike.
The bike is soooo clean
such a good looking bike.
Fun bike !!! Didn't see it on your website yet. Mileage and price please sir.