Suzuki GSX1300R B-King (2007-2008)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Suzuki GSX1300R B-King (2007-2008) takes 3.3 L of oil with a filter change (3.1 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)3.3 LAfter oil filter change
Oil capacity (without filter)3.1 LAfter draining only
Oil capacity (dry fill)4 LFull disassembly/overhaul refill
Coolant (radiator)2.65 LEngine side. Reserve tank: ~0.25 L. Total incl. reserve: ~2.9 L.
Consumables
Engine oil gradeSAE 10W-40, API SF/SG or SH/SJ with JASO MA
Coolant typeAnti-freeze/coolant compatible with aluminum radiator, mixed 50:50 with distilled water
Oil filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual
Air filter (OEM)13780-23H00Web-confirmed for 2008 GSX1300BK B-King.
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D
Drive chainRK GB50GSVZ4, 118 links
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the manual
Clutch free playHydraulic clutch — no free play spec published in this manual
Drivetrain
Chain size530Derived from the manual's own chain type code "RK GB50GSVZ4" — RK's "GB50" prefix denotes 530 pitch
Chain links118
Chain slack20–30 mmOn side-stand
Chain 20-link limit319.4 mm
Front sprocket (OEM)18 TDerived from final reduction ratio 2.388 (43/18)
Rear sprocket (OEM)43 T
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tire size200/50 ZR17M/C (75W)
Front tire pressure250 kPaSame solo or with passenger
Rear tire pressure290 kPaSame solo or with passenger
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)5 mm
Rear brake disc (min)5 mmSource table merges the Front/Rear rows with one shared standard/limit figure (5.3–5.7 mm std / 5.0 mm limit) — treated as identical for both per the manual's own layout
Clutch friction plate (min)2.62 mmNo. 1 drive plate limit shown; No. 2 & No. 3 plates (thicker type) have a 3.42 mm limit