2008 Suzuki B-King 1340 onboard Snake Pass!
2008 Suzuki B-King 1340 onboard Snake Pass! The B-King tackles the legendary Snake Pass road between Glossop and Sheffield in both directions, night and day. Accompanied by the great Adam Palma’s guitar music.
Guess it’s in England, and they do drive on the left side there.
Comment by fiftygram — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
why is he in the wrong lane though?
Comment by Ease2k6 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
hayabusa motor
Comment by bajabilly2004 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
No one, but no one on here has mentioned fuel mileage. Surprise surprise. I am getting almost 50 MPG! That is US gallons, not Imperial, which is a little larger. The secret to good mileage with a bike? SHIFT UP. There is no need to be constantly riding around in a lower gear than you need. Motorcycle Consumer News when they tested this bike got much less than I do, but they said they spent most of their time in third gear so used lots of gas. Yes, I do wind it up, when needed.
Comment by OldWriter205 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
I would kill myself driving on this pass with the traffice reversed. As an American it would be hard to get use to riding on the opposite side of the road. I would be cruising along and forget which lane is the proper lane and become “Bug Juice” on someones windshield, LOL!
Comment by NtheNow — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
Yes, the bike is fast, very. But I want to comment on the DRIVEABILITY. The engine and throttle response are perfect. No hiccups, no bucking, no lag. I mean smooth as in the best automobile. Also, the handling at low speeds is really great. The top layer of blacktop had been removed. I turned a corner. There was a manhole sticking way up. Oh oh! I had a choice, go outside into opposing traffic, or quickly turn inside. I chose inside and it was so easy. I;m short, I’m old, but I feel safe.
Comment by OldWriter205 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
Followup of my recent (31 July 09) purchase of the B-King. I now have over 2,000 miles on it. About half and half city and country riding. Too much traffic most of the time, but I did find a stretch of road where no cops could hide and CRANKED IT ON in third, went to redline, shifted to fourth. All I can say is, it was all I could do to HANG ON. The acceleration is FEROCIOUS. I went up to about 128 and had to back off because in the distance a car was coming towards me at that point. More….
Comment by OldWriter205 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
um……….. well i guess i’m not going to post my original comment…..
Comment by 6SNAK39 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
i wish someone be like holy shit he is in the wrong lane he is forcing cars outta the way or something i would lol at them
Comment by ELuna3693 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
stop hatin this was a good vid of a smart rider
Comment by dudman66 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
is it true man? ’cause the explanation makes sense. If it is, i learnt something new on youtube today.
Comment by saomaino — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
wow, what has England become? police convicting people with youtube video? that’s so fucking fascism. I hope the U.S doesn’t get to that point, although all the leftist socialist fascist shit going on here worries me. Give us back our freedom and fuck the big brother watching us over our shoulder.
Comment by saomaino — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
This is a very unique-looking motorcycle! But wow, does it have a lot of power!
Comment by TheReapersSon — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
or because the police in England are using these videos on youtube and convicting the riders, taking their licenses and even throwing some in jail… they ruin all the fun blame them
Comment by GH0STR1D3R199 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
why cover your spedo with gaffer tape?
would the video be crap if everybody else knew that he only got into 3rd gear and was just reving the snot out of 1st or 2nd half the time?
Comment by PoxUserName — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
In the past, almost everybody travelled on the left side of the road because that was the most sensible option for feudal, violent societies. Since most people are right-handed, swordsmen preferred to keep to the left in order to have their right arm nearer to an opponent and their scabbard further from him. Moreover, it reduced the chance of the scabbard (worn on the left) hitting other people.
Comment by eoghanhennessy15 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
no you are!
Comment by eoghanhennessy15 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
hua hua hua hua 4:33 wind power!!!!!!!!
Comment by peburcanudas — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
nice valley.. and road!
Comment by gotallboy — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
in england mate, the side the road should be
Comment by GH0STR1D3R199 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
its in england or japan or werever it is you twat..
Comment by Drumbassboy — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
You’re driving on the wrong side >:(
Comment by Svittidiu — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
those stock pipes are funky lookin
Comment by ktmboy1989 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
I can confirm that. I’m 6′3, 240. My busa fits me perfectly. The B-king ERGONOMICALLY is a tad smaller.
Comment by klined — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm
Oh, by the way, the bike’s top speed is reached in FOURTH gear. Because of the electronic governor that works off the tach, it will reach the highest RPM in 4th. Fifth gear is about 2 MPH slower, and the same for 6th. 158 MPH in 4th.
Comment by OldWriter205 — September 15, 2009 @ 10:32 pm