2009 B-King v 2009 V-Max performance spec's....

[Tony Nitrous]

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4452/comparems8.jpg

B-King comes out as being...

Faster over the Quarter,
Quicker over the Quarter,
Quicker in top gear roll-on's,
and uses less fuel to do it.....
(and thats before you look at the cost or try going round a corner)

V-Max's minor horsepower and torque advantage are killed by being 124lb's heavier,
and the extra 7" in length that spoil the corners didnt help it on the strip.

For a Butt ugly Naked bike that didnt sell well,
and looks like being dropped from the US market,
The B-Kings still the benchmark for Performance Nakeds.

[RED ZX]

thanks for the post.

good to see some data from the same source on both bikes on the same tests.

[Hagarr]

cool!!

[sharky]

quote:The B-Kings still the benchmark for Performance Nakeds.

Still fookin ugly....mind you the new max isn't exactly a looker...[xx(]

[suxukifreak]

And why do you need that much HP on the road? http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/9475480018190.gif

[ozkat]

quote:Originally posted by suxukifreak

And why do you need that much HP on the road? http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/9475480018190.gif

I agree with Des. ;)

[crazymofo]

quote:Originally posted by suxukifreak

And why do you need that much HP on the road? http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/9475480018190.gif



no your right.... you need much more! :D

i just test road a busa, a b king and a m109.... im seriously considering the m109! fucking awesome fun, something i never thought would be the case.

cheers.joe.

[Weaselman]

kinda figured there would be more in it as far as power specs but shit the max is a bus in the weight stakes

[Tony Nitrous]

I was suprise that the B-King even with its lower torque
figure than the V-Max, and producing it at higher rev's
than the V-Max, STILL win's in Top Gear roll-on's.

96kph to 128kph in 2.49 seconds,
when its well below its peak figures found at higher rev's.

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/6145/iconkingjk1.png

[Hillsy]

quote:Originally posted by Tony Nitrous

I was suprise that the B-King even with its lower torque
figure than the V-Max, and producing it at higher rev's
than the V-Max, STILL win's in Top Gear roll-on's.




Shaft v's chain....still no contest for power ;)

[HOS]

After being nagged last year by my local Suzuki dealer to take the B.King out for the day I did.

Its a very "together" and balanced motorcycle and not the overweight/overpowered tub o`lard I was expecting.
Its amazingly bland, but has huge roll on power and that power is delivered so smoothly it feels gentle.
Sat at 80mph on the open road, hit the throttle and your pushing thro 130mph in no time.. [u]rock steady</u> !
Never ridden a naked bike so relaxed at ton plus speeds.

I wouldt have a B.King for myself, not my cuppa, but a big chunk of fun none the less :D
A great base for a mental fighter.

[rock hard]

Hey Toni,i was very impressed with the B King. working on bikes as my trade i am lucky enough to get to test ride a many different styles and makes of bikes on the same test route on a daily basis which besides being a lot of fun,makes for interesting comparisons.firstly just the way bikes steer.some bikes feel like "beached as bro" as in a big whale.others feel light and sharp.occasionly i think "i could own one of these" but Hagarr wanted his back..i still want to ride the new max.

[Hagarr]

One thing I noticed also was the smaller fuel tank

The only disappointing thing about the King.

[Tony Nitrous]

Just got home to a message that someone
I know in Brissy has just put 600k's on
his brand new 09 V-Max and did I want to
meet up so I could try it sometime......

[NakedTurboBusa]

They are both seem way under-powered for my liking!!! haha.. then I dont have a licence right now either.... I would like to super-charge a V-max...

off on a tangent...

I just got back from a quick ride in the scrub on my 12hp 83 XR, the first prolink..... Its the first bike ive ridden in ages that I can hold pinned in every gear, everywhere.... quite fun... ( the tyres are bald and have been on her for 12 years!!!!)

[Tony Nitrous]

quote:Originally posted by NakedTurboBusa

They are both seem way under-powered for my liking!!! haha.. then I dont have a licence right now either.... I would like to super-charge a V-max...

Are you sure the V-Max isn't just too heavy Pete ?
Now if you and Ben had a nice little XV250 frame....;)

[NakedTurboBusa]

Tony....your right its just too bloody heavy....