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Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King - [2009]
This edition of the Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja and the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC.This particular Suzuki GSX 1300 has a 1340cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2009 GSX 1300 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GSX 1300's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ | 2025cc.2020 Kawasaki ZX 1000 Ninja H2R | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 2009 Suzuki GSX 1300 shares the same bhp with the Norton V4SV 1200 One of One - [2024]
In terms of power the 1340cc 16 valve Wankel 4 cylinder engine produces 181.5 bhp (135 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm] or the 2024 Norton V4CR 1200 Cafe Racer 125th Anniversary [185 bhp (137 kW) @ 12500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 8.0 lb-ft (10.8 Nm) @ 7200 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GSX 1300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2009 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King.
The 2009 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King has a Power to weight ratio of 711.7 bhp per ton and 31.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 GSX 1300 competing with the 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja [727.6 bhp\ton] and the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-14 Ninja Special Edition [727.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GSX 1300 generating around 31.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1972 Honda CB 125 Cafe Racer [56.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 1974 Honda CB 125 4v [56.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 5.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King similar in acceleration to the 2022 Suzuki Katana 1000 (5.2 secs) and the 2019 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 ABS (5.2 secs). This Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2009 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King and the 2016 Yamaha FZ-10 DOHC
When talking about the performance of the 2009 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 10.4 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2016 Yamaha FZ-10 DOHC (10.4 secs) and the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S 1000 GT (10.4 secs).
The 2009 version of the Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King has a maximum speed of 157mph.
Top Speed of the 2009 GSX 1300 equals the 2010 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Limited Edition
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2009 Suzuki GSX 1300 B-King then how about a 2010 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Limited Edition (168 mph) and the 2010 Suzuki GSX-R 750 DOHC (168 mph).
Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV
Engine Capacity: 748 cc
Top Speed: 120 mph
Quarter Mile: 12.9 secs @ 104 mph
