NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) On their website all they show is the 2008. Was that the only year that they came out? If so, do you know why? Are they discontinued?If anyone has one, how are the ergonomics on one? It looks like the bars are way higher than the seat. Edited April 21, 2010 by NinjaNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I'm not a very tall guy, and I looked at a B'king and it was just way too big for me. I am only about 5.7 and there was no way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I'm 6'2.5, so I wouldn't have your issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 It looks like if you carry a passenger they are sitting at a downward angle. Looks very uncomfortable for them. Hope someone here has one and can tell us some things about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motarded1 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Ask about it on the Schiets section I know greg has rode it and they have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 PM King he has one.I always loved those things. They are massive but I've always said if I leave sport bikes, it'll be to that. I saw a couple at ASK off Brice on the East side not long ago, see them on Craigslist from time to time as well. Use craigslook.com for proximity searches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 from everything I have read......I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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conn-e-rot Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I know you can get some crazy deals on the left over ones. There is a local dealer by me that qouted my friend $7400 otd for new one they have sitting on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 There is a local dealer by me that qouted my friend $7400 otd for new one they have sitting on the floor. Holy crap that's cheap!I figured if I ever decide to leave the 14, that the B-King is an option looks like.Anyone know if 2008 were their only year? Suzuki site only shows '08. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garysol1 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Rolling burnouts on the limiter FTW....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqgHtjXD9j8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 PM King he has one.Thanks. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Rolling burnouts on the limiter FTW.... Wow, looks like the bike is VERY capable. Dude had my older Shoei RF1000 Diabolic 2 helmet too. It was meant to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I won't be trying to talk you out of this one but it's more like a lateral move so why go through the expense? You can make your bike just a comfortable for less money.You do know Suzuki hasn't brought any 2010 into the U.S. yet and won't unless sales justify doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) Yes, 2008 is the only year. We have a silver one, and a black one still available. I will get you an OTD price and PM it to you. The all black is still in the crate, silver one is on the floor. I took the silver one for a spin last year. LOVED IT. Would take it over a Busa anyday. I felt so much more comfortable. i am 6'1.5" 190lbs. The big gas tank/intake shrouds are very nice IMO. Let me know if you would like more info! I personally thought the bike handled VERY well.here is our silver one. Edited April 21, 2010 by ICEMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin0469 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 http://media.suzukicycles.com/Motorcycles/Standard/GSX1300BK/Photos.aspxthe pictures are labeled as 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Holy crap that's cheap!I figured if I ever decide to leave the 14, that the B-King is an option looks like.Anyone know if 2008 were their only year? Suzuki site only shows '08.I do like the looks of them and it's a bike not everyone has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 And might I say the B-king is a much sweeter choice than a v-rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timotheus Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 the only thing i really hate is that exhaust, but that is easy to fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 And might I say the B-king is a much sweeter choice than a v-rodAlthough it is a zook... I'm wondering if even a B-king comes with squid status? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 The one I saw @ dealership already has two brothers carbon exhaust installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 I won't be trying to talk you out of this one but it's more like a lateral move so why go through the expense? You can make your bike just a comfortable for less money.You do know Suzuki hasn't brought any 2010 into the U.S. yet and won't unless sales justify doing so.I'm torn between this and a Z1000. And might I say the B-king is a much sweeter choice than a v-rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Yes, 2008 is the only year. We have a silver one, and a black one still available. I will get you an OTD price and PM it to you. The all black is still in the crate, silver one is on the floor. I took the silver one for a spin last year. LOVED IT. Would take it over a Busa anyday. I felt so much more comfortable. i am 6'1.5" 190lbs. The big gas tank/intake shrouds are very nice IMO. Let me know if you would like more info! I personally thought the bike handled VERY well.Sure, give me more info via PM. I'd like to see what kind of deal you could get me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 The new Z does sound good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 It was my understanding that they were only made in 08 but then they had 09's at the IMS show last year as well as this year. Like Uncle Punk said, a BKing would be a lateral move. I believe it has more HP than the stock 14 does but not much. As far as ergo's, go sit on a Gen 2 Busa, imagine having bar risers and spread your legs a few inches. Hell, you could get some risers for your 14 that would make the ergo's the same. As much as I like to convert you to the Zuk side of life, I dont think you'd be happy with the BKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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