Across 4 covered model years from 2008 to 2012, the Suzuki B-King motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 562.2 lb (255 kg) and dry weights ranging from 518.1 lb (235 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki B-King weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki B-King?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki B-King is heavier than about 93.1% of 36 Suzuki allround models with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki B-King weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 562.2 lb (255 kg) |
| Dry weight | 518.1 lb (235 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,340 cc |
| Power | 181 hp |
| Torque | 107.7 lb-ft (146 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 34.94 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 2.86 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 19.15 lb-ft / 100 lb to 20.78 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 2.38 cc / lb to 2.59 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 38.7 lb / 100 cc to 42 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.8% to 5.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 545.2 lb (247.3 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki B-King weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki B-King dry and wet weight?
Across the covered 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 years, listed wet/running weight is 562.2 lb (255 kg) and listed dry weight is 518.1 lb (235 kg). Check the year-change section because the exact figure can vary by model year.
Is the Suzuki B-King lighter or heavier than other Suzuki allround models?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 93.1% of 36 allround models using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki B-King years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki B-King?
Based on the supplied 4.36 US gal (16.5 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki B-King and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 742.2 lb (336.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki B-King power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 34.94 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 97th percentile within the compatible Suzuki allround power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier is the Suzuki B-King with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 545.2 lb (247.3 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki B-King torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 19.15 lb-ft per 100 lb to 20.78 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Suzuki B-King have per pound?
The available figures work out to 2.38 cc per lb to 2.59 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.