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geoffsimpson · 11-10-2006, 05:07 PM

Guh....I think I just got sick to my pants....i loooooove it

joalrocks · 11-16-2006, 05:47 PM

Try this site Suzuki GB: B-King motorcycle microsite

Atlas68 · 11-16-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RampageRider

At first glance it reminds me of the Yamaha V-Max, I'll belive it when I see it hit the show room floor. It looks really cool for a bike.

Same thing came to mind when I first saw it...and I've always been a fan of the styling of the V-Max.

alowishus · 11-23-2006, 10:17 PM

Hi All!

Saw the photo of the B King in the latest Cycle World magazine and was pretty impressed. Started doing a bit of research and stumbled upon this motley crew!

I haven't seen any mention of US pricing - what's the usual timing for pricing before model release for Suzuki? Any thoughts on pricing? Personally I'm kinda hoping it's inline with the Hayabusa (I think I can squeeze that price past the SO!

)

As I was reading through the thread, I did notice a quote that was kind of interesting:

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Originally Posted by S83

The bike is started using a fingerprint recognition system. There's also a advanced thief alarm system. If an unauthorized person tries to start or move the bike the owner gets notified of it immediately by his/her mobile phone. There's a microphone and a speaker built in the bike so the owner can speak with the thief by the phone. If a speaking motorcycle doesn't scare off the thief, you can activate light and sound alarm and the GPS system helps locating the bike if it actually gets stolen. Doesn't sound like any of these features will make into the production model.

Personally, I'd be glad the fingerprint recognition system was off the production model. I can see it now - getting all geared up and getting ready to go and... OH !@#!@# I gotta take my glove off to start the bike!

Also, has anyone gotten confirmation if the bike will be at the CW Int'l Motorcycle Show? I thought I had read somewhere that it would be. If it looks as good as the photos I've seen, I may be putting a deposit down somewhere!

Have a good one folks!
alow

Anyway, I look forward to spending some more time here - especially as more word of the B King comes out.

919Hooligan · 11-23-2006, 10:28 PM

I think those are some of the coolest front blinkers I've ever seen. It's a great looking beast.

The Teach · 11-27-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alowishus

Started doing a bit of research and stumbled upon this motley crew!

Motley ehh?

<looks around> <looks under the table> <looks in a mirror> Doh!

chrisan · 11-28-2006, 02:05 AM

I hate the brake fluid reservoar, it is just soo wrong.
and the pipes look really funy from a 3/4 back. All that bravado and this little details are spoiling the whole thing. And I'm shure they'll get it all wrong with the mirrors.

92Notch · 11-28-2006, 11:20 AM

Damn, that bike is ugly as hell. looks like someone wacked the %%%% out a good looking bike with the ugly sledge hammer a few to many times..... looks like it fell into a trash compactor or something. ... maybe it'll look better in person (actually, it HAS to look better in person, it can't get uglier lol)

919Hooligan · 11-28-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisan

I hate the brake fluid reservoar, it is just soo wrong.
and the pipes look really funy from a 3/4 back. All that bravado and this little details are spoiling the whole thing. And I'm shure they'll get it all wrong with the mirrors.

I agree with you on the fluid resevior. It just kinda hangs out there. Why couldn't they use a nice tidy aluminum piece???

alowishus · 12-07-2006, 08:22 AM

Hi All,

I received an email this morning from Suzuki.

There are new updates (pictures, etc) at:
Suzuki GB: B-King motorcycle microsite

Obviously this is a UK site so the actual details will probably vary with us folks on the other side of the pond.

SVZuki · 12-07-2006, 09:03 AM

yea, that brake fluid resevoir is hideous..

alowishus · 12-07-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SVboy84

yea, that brake fluid resevoir is hideous..

I didn't notice it this morning (through blearied eyed sleepiness), but now it's all I can look at! DAMN YOU!!!

It's like looking at the kid's wart in the Austion Powers movie!

S83 · 12-09-2006, 07:24 PM

I don't like the look of the thing from the rear. Other than that I think I could live with it.....

2006 EICMA Show

Ext1jdh · 12-09-2006, 09:48 PM

Again...there's a bike in those pictures somewhere...for some reason I just can't seem to find it...

alowishus · 12-09-2006, 10:32 PM

[quote=S83]I don't like the look of the thing from the rear.

Rear looks fine to me!

S83 · 12-10-2006, 08:30 AM

Can't see enough of it....

11-10-2006, 05:07 PM	#41 (permalink)
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919Hooligan TurtleWax Taster Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2002 Honda 919 Location: St. Louis Posts: 592	I think those are some of the coolest front blinkers I've ever seen. It's a great looking beast. __________________ Life's short and hard, like a body building elf.

11-28-2006, 02:05 AM	#47 (permalink)
chrisan Found second gear by accident Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: suzuki bandit 400/ gsxr 600 k4/ gsxr 750 k7 Location: L.A. Posts: 340	I hate the brake fluid reservoar, it is just soo wrong. and the pipes look really funy from a 3/4 back. All that bravado and this little details are spoiling the whole thing. And I'm shure they'll get it all wrong with the mirrors. __________________ gsxr 600 k4 yellow gsxr 750 k7 silver

11-28-2006, 11:20 AM	#48 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	Damn, that bike is ugly as hell. looks like someone wacked the %%%% out a good looking bike with the ugly sledge hammer a few to many times..... looks like it fell into a trash compactor or something. ... maybe it'll look better in person (actually, it HAS to look better in person, it can't get uglier lol) __________________

12-07-2006, 08:22 AM	#50 (permalink)
alowishus Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2003 BMW K1200GT Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 18	New pictures Hi All, I received an email this morning from Suzuki. There are new updates (pictures, etc) at: Suzuki GB: B-King motorcycle microsite Obviously this is a UK site so the actual details will probably vary with us folks on the other side of the pond. __________________ 2003 BMW K1200GT (Orient Blue) (Fast) 1982 Honda MB5 (Not So Fast) IBA #22048 "This motorcycle is simply too goddamn fast to ride at speed in any kind of normal road traffic unless you're ready to go straight down the centerline with your nuts on fire and a silent scream in your throat." - Hunter S. Thompson

11-16-2006, 05:47 PM	#42 (permalink)
joalrocks Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: GSXR 1000 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 1	Try this site Suzuki GB: B-King motorcycle microsite

12-09-2006, 07:24 PM	#53 (permalink)
S83 Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 613	I don't like the look of the thing from the rear. Other than that I think I could live with it..... 2006 EICMA Show Last edited by S83; 12-09-2006 at 07:35 PM.

12-09-2006, 09:48 PM	#54 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	Again...there's a bike in those pictures somewhere...for some reason I just can't seem to find it... __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

12-09-2006, 10:32 PM	#55 (permalink)
alowishus Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2003 BMW K1200GT Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 18	[quote=S83]I don't like the look of the thing from the rear. Rear looks fine to me! __________________ 2003 BMW K1200GT (Orient Blue) (Fast) 1982 Honda MB5 (Not So Fast) IBA #22048 "This motorcycle is simply too goddamn fast to ride at speed in any kind of normal road traffic unless you're ready to go straight down the centerline with your nuts on fire and a silent scream in your throat." - Hunter S. Thompson

12-10-2006, 08:30 AM	#56 (permalink)
S83 Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 613	Can't see enough of it....

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