The Suzuki B-King motorcycle specifications include a 1,340 cc (81.77 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki B-King compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 120% higher than the Suzuki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 16% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 60th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,340 cc — larger displacement than about 93% of Suzuki models.
805 mm — taller than about 62% of Suzuki models.
16.5 L — larger than about 60% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
2,220
2,137
4% above average.
800
823
Close to average.
1,085
1,158
6% below average.
1,525
1,444
6% above average.
805
786
Close to average.
120
176
32% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
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| Rear tire size | 200/50-ZR17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.25:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,340 cc (81.77 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 81.0 x 65 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital/Transistorized |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable compression damping |
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| Rear suspension | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 200/50-ZR17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 235 kg (518.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,220 mm (87.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,085 mm (42.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm (60.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.50 L (4.36 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Gray/Silver, Black/Matte Black |
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| Price as new | US$ 12899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.