2012
Suzuki B-King - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 931720 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | B-King |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Twin-spar cast aluminum alloy |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. 4-piston |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 25.7° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Reartyre | 200/50-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 137 mm (5.4 inches) |
| Trail | 107 mm (4.2 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 81.0 x 65.0 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 12.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 1340.00 ccm (81.77 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | 4-into-2-into-1 |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Suzuki SDTV fuel injection system with dual injectors per cylinder and ram air intake with large volume airbox |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | electronic |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 181.04 HP (132.1 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
| Torque | 146.00 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.7 ft.lbs) @ 7200 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue, Black |
|---|---|
| Factorywarranty | 1 year limited warranty, unlimited mileage. |
| Instruments | Analog tachometer, digital speedometer, fuel gauge, water temperature gauge, twin tripmeters, clock, maintenance interval, running time, average speed, gear position indicator, and a S-DMS mode indicator. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 235.0 kg (518.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,085 mm (42.7 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,220 mm (87.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.7704 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 255.0 kg (562.2 pounds) |
About Suzuki
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Michio Suzuki
Best Known For:
GSX-R sportbikes, Hayabusa, DR/DR-Z dual-sports, Burgman scooters
Company History
From loom maker to racing force, Suzuki built its reputation on durable, value-forward engineering that still wins on Sundays. The GSX-R defined modern sportbike DNA—light frames, revvy fours—while the Hayabusa rewrote the velocity conversation with stability and everyday civility. Off-road, DR and DR-Z dual-sports became global workhorses: simple, tractable, fixable anywhere. Suzuki’s strategy blends incremental evolution with racing feedback, keeping parts affordable and reliability high. In scooters, Burgman made maxi convenience mainstream. Historically, Suzuki is the rider’s brand: honest performance, dealer networks that reach small towns, and a knack for machines that feel friendly yet fast.