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2008 Suzuki B-King Base

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Identification
Model Type  Standard
BASE MSRP(US)  $12,899.00
Dealers Suzuki Dealers
Warranty  12
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Engine:  
Engine Type  Horizontal In-line
Cylinders  4
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  16
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  81 / 3.19
Stroke (mm/in)  65 / 2.56
Displacement (cc/ci)  1340 / 81.8
Compression Ratio  12.5:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Emissions Standards  Standard Emissions
Ram Air Induction  Yes
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Chromed  No
Front Tire Width  120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  70
Front Tire Speed Rating  Z
Front Wheel Diameter  17
Rear Tire Width  200
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  50
Rear Tire Speed Rating  Z
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  200/50 ZR17
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  10.2 / 260
Rear Caliper Pistons  1
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  Yes
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.28
Width (in/mm)  31.5 / 800
Height (in/mm)  42.7 / 1085
Wheelbase (in/mm)  60 / 1525
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  4.7 / 120
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  518 / 235
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.2 / 16.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.59
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  31.7 / 805
Number Of Seats  2
Backrest Logo Plate  No
Seat Tail Cover  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Body Material  Plastic
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Material  Steel
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Adjustable  No
Chain Guard  Yes
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Engine Case Guard  Yes
Fork Guards  Yes
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Heel Guards  No
Light Guard  No
Choke Knob Cover  No
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Master Cylinder Cover  Yes
Carburetor Cover  No
Fuel Tank Cover  Yes
Front Fender Material  Plastic
Rear Fender Material  Plastic
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Trip Computer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Service Reminder  Standard
Other Instrumentation  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
NADA Value Average  8465
NADA Value Low  7595
NADA Value High  9870
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Standard
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2008
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Traditional
NADATrimID  29859
CRS -> NADA Map  6200022285
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Convenience:  
Handlebar Lock  Standard
Glass:  
Folding  Yes
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard

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B King
By Brian(Owner), Dec. 27, 2008
Bought the King 12/26 - rode it home 39 miles in the dark, in the rain, mid 30’s, brand new slick as ice tires… scared the crap out of me. Outrageous!!! I love it!



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