The B-King is as smooth as Ali’s lyrical voice, and what little
vibration that does exist is isolated from the rider. But, when the throttle is
blipped, there is a definite feeling of heft. The way the revs climb and fall is
not as frenetic as the King’s track-ready cousins, but it is precisely that
quality that makes it such a wonderful street motor. With huge (no, I mean
really huge) amounts of mid-range torque, there is monstrous power available
everywhere—any time, in any gear.
Lofting the front wheel in either first or second gear is a
lazy, predictable affair—and there is no need to abuse the hydraulic clutch,
either. Because the slower revving motor lofts the front wheel in a controllable
way, the height of any wheelie is easy to modulate and a gentle landing is
achievable, too. This addictive power is smoothly unleashed, thanks to an
exemplary throttle connection of the 44mm double-barrel throttle bodies and
two-stage dual butterflies. Off-to-on throttle transitions are fluid, and the
S-DMS changeable fuel mapping system gives the rider a choice of a detuned "B"
mode if the grip level calls for more restrained behavior.
Sure, the Suzuki B-King is a heavyweight; but it’s a Champ in
the everyday world of street riding. It is actually more like an Evander
Holyfield. It is the Real Deal.
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