Test rode a B-King

nhgunnut · 07-09-2009, 08:29 PM

I had to take my Goldwing in for an inspection (god I love that couch rocket)
So I took it to the Dealer I bought Busa from as he is local and not to bad a sort. Sitting on his floor is two 08 B-Kings (yes I know they now longer import them to the states.) He asked me if I wanted to test ride one while I waited (anyone who knows me knows I will test ride a Honda 50 if you ask me twice)
So I pick the one that has the Two Brother Slip Ons that clean up that silly looking ass end. The they role it out of the show room then fire it up. Ok WOW 1340 ccs snap to life ( with a capital SNAP) Climbing on to it the first thing I noticed was How similar the seating position is to the KTM 990 Super Duke. I was surprised by how comfortable it was because the tank from the the front appears very wide but its bulk disappears once you are on the bike. As I left the dealer ship I surprised myself with a roll on leaving the lot. Looking down I was at 60. Throttling back, I rolled out to the first stop sign and turned onto a nice little secondary road. This thing puts far more torque down low then the first Gen Busas. Brakes are better as well. This thing wants to run and run hard. The wheel base and gearing make it a wheelie monster. While 100lbs heavier and 2.5 inches longer then the Super Duke it simply doesn't feel it. I snaps through the Turns like a much smaller machine and because you are getting around 160 RWHP stock she will more then take back anything in the straights you give a way in the turns. I think I have found my next bike. Any one need a VIctory or a Ducati?

07-09-2009, 08:29 PM	#1
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	Test rode a B-King I had to take my Goldwing in for an inspection (god I love that couch rocket) So I took it to the Dealer I bought Busa from as he is local and not to bad a sort. Sitting on his floor is two 08 B-Kings (yes I know they now longer import them to the states.) He asked me if I wanted to test ride one while I waited (anyone who knows me knows I will test ride a Honda 50 if you ask me twice) So I pick the one that has the Two Brother Slip Ons that clean up that silly looking ass end. The they role it out of the show room then fire it up. Ok WOW 1340 ccs snap to life ( with a capital SNAP) Climbing on to it the first thing I noticed was How similar the seating position is to the KTM 990 Super Duke. I was surprised by how comfortable it was because the tank from the the front appears very wide but its bulk disappears once you are on the bike. As I left the dealer ship I surprised myself with a roll on leaving the lot. Looking down I was at 60. Throttling back, I rolled out to the first stop sign and turned onto a nice little secondary road. This thing puts far more torque down low then the first Gen Busas. Brakes are better as well. This thing wants to run and run hard. The wheel base and gearing make it a wheelie monster. While 100lbs heavier and 2.5 inches longer then the Super Duke it simply doesn't feel it. I snaps through the Turns like a much smaller machine and because you are getting around 160 RWHP stock she will more then take back anything in the straights you give a way in the turns. I think I have found my next bike. Any one need a VIctory or a Ducati? __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!