SUZUKI GSX-1300BKA B-King ABS (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

Often referred to as the "naked Hayabusa," the 2009 GSX-1300 B-King ABS was an evil machine that aimed at delivering top-drawer performance to the bold riders who were not afraid to take a step on the wild side of the two-wheeled asphalt world.

The B-King was motivated by a modified version of the 2008 Hayabusa engine planted in a new frame designed for all-rounder performance and excellent street ability. It was first introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2001 as a concept bike with a 1,300cc Hayabusa engine fitted with a supercharger.

At the time, the Hayabusa's engine produced only 175 hp, but adding the supercharger figures jumped to 240 hp, massive power matched by lightweight and durable materials such as carbon fiber, stainless steel, aluminum, and leather for enhanced aspect.

In 2007, Suzuki introduced the B-King as their first new production muscle bike that featured a few changes over the years, such as the supercharged engine, replaced by the 2008 Hayabusa 1,340cc power plant. The horsepower and torque were lower, but the B-King still provided massive power and low-end torque.

The 2009 Suzuki GSX-1300 B-King, packed at its core a 1,340cc four-stroke four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that provided an output power of 182 hp at 9,500 rpm and 146 Nm (108 lb-ft) of maximum torque at 7,200 rpm. With a six-speed manual transmission and a dry weight of 235 kg (518 lbs), the bike reached a top speed of 253 kph (157 mph)