Bandit Alley
GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: Red01 on April 15, 2005, 12:08:56 AM
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Remember the Suzuki B-King show bike from 2001-2002?
(http://www.gizmag.com/pictures/3938_140405122016.jpg)
250hp supercharged Hayabusa motor, heads-up display helmet, telematics, fingerprint recognition, remote diagnostics and other advanced concepts. The advanced telemetry and inbuilt computer of the concept bike could communicate with the local Suzuki dealer and the bike was capable of self-diagnosis. The wireless connection could also link to the internet for traffic and weather information and the bike could also read and send email. Starting the concept bike was not done with a key - the B-King had fingerprint recognition, making it harder to steal than a bike with a key. The anti-theft aspects didn't end there. If someone attempted to steal the B-King, it would dial your mobile phone, allowing you to converse directly with the person tampering with it via a speaker and inbuilt microphone. In addition to conversing with said thieves, you could flash the lights and sound the horn at will, and if that didn't deter them and they trucked it away, you could track its travels using the GPS system.
Well, it's looking like a version without the blower and all the fancy electronics is going to actually make production - possibly as soon as '06. The blowerless motor is rumored to produce ~175hp and displace ~1500cc.
(http://www.gizmag.com/pictures/3938_140405122156.jpg)
Read more here. (http://www.gizmag.com/go/3938/)
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That is absolute bad assss!!! :banana:
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B-KING just doesn't sound right to me. How about GSF1500 Bandit?
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Waaaay cool! I've always loved that bike.
I really need to act my age though..... :duh:
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Err, Uggh, pardon me fellows I just printed a picture of that baaadddaaasss bike, and well I must go relieve myself if you know what I mean!!!
Way to go Suzuki!!!
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I realize the blue one is just an artist's concept, but it doesn't seem to show a pillion seat, so why does it need grab handles and pass. pegs?
As for the bikini fairing, I like the blue one's better than the original. :bigok:
20 large does sound a bit steep though...
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If you guys send me your postal addresses, I'll sent you some of my used eye glasses so you can have a real look at the ugliest bikes I've ever seen.
Reminds me of something from TRON the movie - total eyesore :duh:
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And what do you suppose this thing will retail for?.....
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My bet: more BHP than an R1 (but less than the new GSX-R1000) and a lot more torgue than the MT-01.
Price: about $ 19.000,-
Mario
ps.: if Im right, do I win one? :congrats:
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And what do you suppose this thing will retail for?.....
If you read the link, it said:
Suzuki showed the machine in the UK specifically to canvas opinion as to whether the bike should be produced - a staggering 96% said they wanted the bike to be made available, with 50% of those opting for a non-supercharged, 175 bhp version at US$20,000 and 50% wanting the supercharged 250 bhp version for US$30,000. It’s unlikely that any of the 50% who wanted the 250 bhp version will not consider the cheaper version, but those figures might not have worked the other way around.
Since this survey was in the UK market, and they sell bikes for more than the same model in the US, I imagine it would be several thousand under the above mentioned $20K - if it makes it to the US market.
Example, in the UK the Hayabusa has a MSRP/RRP of £8,649 which is $16,372.47 at today's exchange rate, yet the US MSRP is $10,999
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That thing is gorgous. I'll take a blue one and a black one.
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That thing is awesome. One thing though, they have that ugly-assed SV type fender on it. If the rear of the bike had integrated tailights like the new GSXR 1000 the tail would look alot better. I assume that it would have dual exhaust. That pipe on just one side would look stupid. Kinda reminds you of a Bandit crossed with a V-Max. I hope they make it to the States. :beers:
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I assume that it would have dual exhaust. That pipe on just one side would look stupid. Kinda reminds you of a Bandit crossed with a V-Max. I hope they make it to the States. :beers:
Yup, it's got duals.
(http://www.gizmag.com/pictures/3938_140405121944.jpg)
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The only thing I don't like is the exhaust :wtf: But other than that, that is a very badass bike. I'd rock one :motorsmile:
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I am saving now..........
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MMMMMMMMMMM, the ONLY bike Suzuki has made in the last decade hat has made me even think of trading from the Bandit. But if they called it a Bandit ("B" king for Bnadit?) I'd rob a bank tommorow (instead of when it is released)
ps just read in an Aussie mag "rapid" about a replica B King - you supply a Hayabusa and it can be B-Kinged!!!
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Interesting...very interesting. It looks mighty painful to the old buttocks though. I'll keep the bandit and the $14,000 savings thank you very much.
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And what do you suppose this thing will retail for?.....
If you read the link, it said:
:blahblah:
Yes, I read the link. I had read the gizmag article before you posted it. I was only interested in the thoughts of the other board members.
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Excuse me. Why didn't you say so?
There was no hint of that when you posed the question...
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I think that seat is straight off the SV's
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Dear Santa,---
Imagine even more grunt than your bandit! Can't wait to see one in the flesh. I'm almost aquiver with anticipation :motorsmile:
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Is the B in B-King for Bandit or Busa??
...or both!?!
Best of Both Bandit and Busa!! :bigok:
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I thought it was for "Boost" - which is why they're giving the production bike a new name, since it's boostless.
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Busted!
:bigok:
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More evidence the (boostless) B-King clone may be the Bandit's replacement:
From the 'National Enquirer' of motorcycle publications, the UK's MCN: (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?page=motorcyclenews.articles.articleCategory.article&resourceId=2976952&articleCategory=NEWS_NEW-BIKES)
(http://banditmotorcycles.com/v-web/gallery/albums/Concepts/B_King600.jpg)
August 16 2005
B-King 600 due for 06
Suzuki’s Hayabusa-powered B-King isn’t enough – the firm is going to roll out a 600cc version using a GSX-R600 engine, MCN reveals on Wednesday, August 17.
Get all the details in our next new-bike-packed issue.
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I must be getting old, ....Like the Yamaha MT-01.. UGLY! UGLY!
R
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Ah you get MCN in America? One of my messages was printed in that after I ran over a badger lol. Yeah the MT 01 is a weird looking bike, but with a stroke that long, should be a hilarious ride
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No, I don't think so - unless it's available in some of the big city book stores like some of the other Brit M/C pubs (Bike, Streetfighters are a couple I know you can get in the city)... but we can surf their site. :wink:
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The 600 production version of the B-King is gonna be the GSR600.
If they treat this bike like the Bandits, the big-bore version will debut next year.
First official Suzuki GSR600 B-king photo
(http://banditmotorcycles.com/v-web/gallery/albums/Concepts/Suzuki_GSR600.sized.jpg)
I bet some of you have been eager to see this guy in real life. Here is the B-Prince (that is our term, not Suzuki's) in black and white. We have not got the official specs yet and Suzuki will not reveal them until after the Paris show. But Raptors & Rockets expect it to have a detuned version of either the K5 or even K6 GSX-R600 engine. The bike is aimed directly at Yamaha FZ6 and Honda CB600 (599) that both have high performance in-line four engines derived from their supersport models. Suzuki already have a strong midrange line up in SV650 and Bandit 650. Even though the new GSR600 has got a high performance engine, very chunky swing arm and underseat exhaust we expect it to be priced for the punter. That new swing arm looks very similar to that of the K6 GSX-R600. Expect it to be more expensive than both the SV and Bandit, but not by much. We have received a new photo of the 2006 GSF1200 Bandit S as well for your viewing pleasure. Read more about it in our brief overview further below along with the K6 GSX-R's. Thanks to all you guys that sent us the spy-shot to the right.
(below in this post)
(http://banditmotorcycles.com/v-web/gallery/albums/Concepts/Suzuki_GSR600_1.jpg)
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Looks like they cheapened it out. USD forks are gone, so are the radial brakes, no oil cooler or chin fairing.
Can't say the frame or headlight styling does anything for me either. I think the artist conception looks better.
Why is it when the Japanese make a naked bike, it's detuned and downgraded, but when the Europeans do it, none of the goodies are gone, just the plastic? In fact, the Speed Triple gets more[/u] juice than the Sprint...
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It says the Bandit 2006 is there, is that it in the second pic?
R
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I didn't include the '06 B12 since it has been covered in other threads already.
It looks pretty much like the '05 650 Bandit .
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Paul, point me to the thread.
R
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Paul, point me to the thread.
R
http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=2702
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Another shot
(http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/ParisShow2005%20029GSR600gps.JPG)
or
(http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/ParisShow2005%20014GSR.JPG)