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Suzuki
is another member of the “Big Four” from
Japan. It began manufacturing motorcycles in 1952
and has become well known around the world. Its off-road
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world titles, and its street machines range from the
cruiser Boulevard series to the legendary GSX-R series
of sportbikes. It, along with Honda, is unique in
that the company also builds automobiles. Michio Suzuki
founds the Suzuki Loom Company in Hamamatsu, Japan.
He builds industrial looms for the thriving Japanese
silk industry. After the war, Suzuki (like Honda and
others) begins making clip-on motors for bicycles.The
Colleda COX debuts, a 125cc bike equipped with a steel
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Meet the Hayabusa's
first cousin the B-King. And while the Hayabusa is
a sleek sophisticated, the B-King is its rowdy alter
ego. Its aggressive styling gives it an attitude that
simply says, Don't mess with me! Featuring a slightly
modified version of the 2008 Hayabusa's new engine,
complemented by state-of-the-art chassis and suspension
systems, the B-King offers incredible all-around capabilities
- breathtaking acceleration matched by precise, responsive
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Overall Length: 2,045 mm (80.5 in)
Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in)
Overall Height: 1,060 mm (41.7 in)
Seat height: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 140 mm (5.5 in)
Dry Weight: 165 kg (364 lbs)
Engine type: Liquid-cooled 645 cc V-twin, DOHC, 8
valves. 70 hp (51.1 kW)/ 9,000 rpm, 62 Nm/ 7,500 rpm.
Specifications are subject to change
without notice, in accordance with national regulation
and legislations.
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