We all remember the first offering as the concept bike when we were offered so much and then 6 years
later were given so much less ?
Having test ridden the B.King for around 4 or 5 hours last year I wonder does it really add up ?
Its a very large bike, unnecessarily so?
Its very fast and powerful, but it has no fairing to hold that speed for long.
Its heavy.
The bike is very good theres no doubt about that, but it lacks character.
Its very competent and its quick, but its just bland ?
Its a classic big retro bike Jap bike, loads of power and no character?
Although I really enjoyed riding it and the roll on acceleration from 80 mph upwards is amazing.
Its a very balanced and together motorcycle.
A streetfightered recent GSXR1000 would give much, much more than the B.King?
Brilliant handling.
Great chassis.
Great brakes.
Ultra light weight.
Flickable with ultra sharp steering.
Same or similar power.