The new Suzuki B-King... Thoughts?

[KJShover]

....plus it can still put a scare into the best of em on the street just like the old timers

Reason for owning a Vmax number 632: It scares old ladies and children...

 

[113s&s]

Reason for owning a Vmax number 632: It scares old ladies and children...

well after a few 12 oclock wheelies it scared the **** out of me

 

[KJShover]

well after a few 12 oclock wheelies it scared the **** out of me

Ahh reason number 14: cloud watching :rofl_200:

 

[ZRX/V-MAX]

I like th photos of the B-King, but I haven't seen one in the flesh.

Kudos to Suzuki for putting the full boat Busa motor in it, and not "re-tuning it for torque"

I bet it's a hoot to ride!

 

[113s&s]

I like th photos of the B-King, but I haven't seen one in the flesh.

Kudos to Suzuki for putting the full boat Busa motor in it, and not "re-tuning it for torque"

I bet it's a hoot to ride!

thought it was tuned a little different for tq..not that it needed it

 

[KJShover]

thought it was tuned a little different for tq..not that it needed it

Thats what I thought. it was retuned for a little more torque and less hp. to bring the power to the lower RPM range.

 

[113s&s]

like to see if both redlines are the same..there probably not..think the busa is higher

 

[ZRX/V-MAX]

all the mags i've read say it's the same busa spec motor, with just a smaller volume airbox, and different exhaust.

It makes a little less power because of that, but not much less.

It's the new version busa motor too!

 

[Buster Hymen]

The B-King is truly weird and ugly, Ive seen them a couple of times now but the thing that really bugs me is I can't see the %&^*$ engine. It's supposed to be a naked bike.

I remember the first time I saw a VMax I thought it was damn ugly, but now its looks have grown on me... sort of like a ******* child! LOL.... :biglaugh:

 

[COP RUNNER]

NOW THAT'S " FUNNY"

 

[Hercules]

I think we all might be pleasantly surprised if they decide to come out with the new max.

A couple of things to mention here.

The bike is designated a Star Vmax,Star puts out Yamaha's cruiser-line.

The new motor has to have fuel injection[all bikes must have fuel injection now its a law] lots of power and torque to conquer all in the 1/4.
All these things cost money.Yamaha Crueser sales were at 63% last year out selling other lines, so more then likely were looking at a crueser therefore, it will not be cheap[$12,000] more like $16-$18,000
this puts the bike in an older age bracket[those more established able to afford this price hike]

Older bikers tend to gravitate toward cruisers which would put the bike in the M109,Vrod category. [where it should be.]

The cruiser category would guarantee another long production run.[crueser sales have aways been consistant]

So if they come out with the new Starmax, expect A super fast low to the ground high horsepower[210at the crank] bad ass muscle cruiser priced comparably to the Vrod.

I did the math and this is what I came up with.

 

[QuarterHorse]

I think we could all live with that. I almost pulled the trigger on a V-Rod Special last month.

 

[MBreinin]

I just hope it takes straight line performance to a new level for cruisers. I don't expect the nines out of the box, but a mid 10's runner with any decent pilot on board (not just featherweight pros) would be great. It has to live up to the reputation of the original.

I honestly hope it is not priced as high as a V-Rod. Not that I am running out to buy one, but I am considering it. I just think that motorcycles approching 20k are bordering on absurd, unless they are Italian. Not that bikes are not a good value in terms of performance, since no car can match a bike in terms of acceleration at virtually any price point, but Japanese bikes still should be a good value. Harley prices are high, but they have a captive market that pay those prices and they will finance those bikes for a decade if you want. I think the new Max should come in at the 12-13k price point, but I am probably dreaming.

I like the V-Rod. My riding partner has a Night Rod and it is very nice. Put the V-Max next to it and you can certainly see where the inspiration came from.......

Mike

 

[QuarterHorse]

FWIW I ran 6.80's in the 1/8th mile in my Mustang and COASTED to a 10.89 in the quarter. I doubt my 'Max touches that. I didn't have much more money in that car than I have in the 'Max.

In the grand scheme of things, brand new bikes are, well, just expensive. The Night Rod Special that I about bought was MSRP'd at 16249 or something like that. Not HORRIBLE, but not really cheap either. I would hope the Yammy would be priced competetive with that. My bike serves as DD in nice weather, so it's easier for me to justify the bigger price.

 

[MBreinin]

FWIW I ran 6.80's in the 1/8th mile in my Mustang and COASTED to a 10.89 in the quarter. I doubt my 'Max touches that. I didn't have much more money in that car than I have in the 'Max.

In the grand scheme of things, brand new bikes are, well, just expensive. The Night Rod Special that I about bought was MSRP'd at 16249 or something like that. Not HORRIBLE, but not really cheap either. I would hope the Yammy would be priced competetive with that. My bike serves as DD in nice weather, so it's easier for me to justify the bigger price.

I am not talking about purpose built quarter mile cars, or even street strip cars built by individuals for occasional track use. I am talking off of the showroom floor, as built by the original manufacturer. I have had my fair share of weekend toy drag cars as well, but the last time I checked Ford didn't build a high 10 second Fairmont Wagon in 1981. :biglaugh:

I don't think there is a single car you can buy today that can run an equivalent ET to a V-Max. Some may be close, and those are the very upper spectrum of street cars, but I do not recall any factory products breaking into the 10s lately. Bikes like Hyabusas, R-1s, CBR1000s, etc., no production car can come close to touching in the 1/4.

Mike

 

[QuarterHorse]

Well that's a duh response isn't it? There is no comaprison in HP/Weight when we're talking 3500 + lb cars vs. a 630lb bike.

I drove my little 306 Mustang to and from work, 23 miles each way. I'd say it was a street car. It ate loads of 600's and 750 Gixxer bikes even from a roll on the street. (In my dreams, I never EVER street raced. )

FWIW the new Z06 Vette runs high 10's with sticky tires. There are other cars that do this too, but of course your gonna spend more. I also don't see these bikes with good stereo's, a/c, cruise, heat, or any other creature comforts.....

 

[MBreinin]

Well that's a duh response isn't it? There is no comaprison in HP/Weight when we're talking 3500 + lb cars vs. a 630lb bike.

I drove my little 306 Mustang to and from work, 23 miles each way. I'd say it was a street car. It ate loads of 600's and 750 Gixxer bikes even from a roll on the street. (In my dreams, I never EVER street raced. )

FWIW the new Z06 Vette runs high 10's with sticky tires. There are other cars that do this too, but of course your gonna spend more. I also don't see these bikes with good stereo's, a/c, cruise, heat, or any other creature comforts.....

I drove my Fairmont to the track, over an hour away. Still, I didn't want to drive it everyday. :biglaugh:

I was just trying to say that bikes are great performance values (especially when compared to cars), but I still think close to 20k for a motorcycle is a bit high.

Now if we want to go down the path of making traction improvements to the new Z06, we should be able to do the same with a V-Max, right? :eusa_dance: I mean, that is only fair...don't you agree? :cheers:

On another note, quick cars are exremely entertaining. However, quick bikes seem to provide a sensation that is a little more intense...at least for me.

Mike

 

[Hercules]

Power is not cheap these days.

Now if you want the bike to be all plastic or be like the b-king[just a big motor in a frame] Then just maybe they could keep costs down and still turn a profit but we want a good looking bike that handles fairly well with a mono shock swingarm, 1800cc fuel injected monster[that beats all in the quarter mile],functional scoops etc etc etc.They can achieve all these things but expect to pay for it.

What is the baddest bike on the planet worth to you?

 

[hubeerjw]

I used to own a 81 Fairmont Futura.... baby blue... 4-door... in-line 6.... paid $100 for it....

You wouldn't believe the amount of times that car got me laid back in the day.....

Well maybe you would...


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[4gasem]

I used to own a 81 Fairmont Futura.... baby blue... 4-door... in-line 6.... paid $100 for it....

You wouldn't believe the amount of times that car got me laid back in the day.....

Well maybe you would...


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Yeah... Blame your car... :whistlin:

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