greg3852
Donating Member
Completely agree. I hoped they would have had one, but I understand why they didn’t do a 1441. Kawasaki had an easier time of it as their engine design is different than Suzuki. They also have tons of reliability issues with poor oil ports on the crank and other problems. Suzuki at 1340 is kind of like a v8 in a Crown Vic. It lugs along, doesn’t make the most hp it could but is dead reliable. Couple turbos later and it’s alive.In the race world yes , but in everyday real world reliability , and low warranty costs by a manufacturer is a no with out a redesign . Example ZX based engine from 1056 cc to 1164 cc aka 1100 to 1200 required 2 mm additional wider block / head = new cases , and crank change .
Manufactures do not want warranty or recalls .
Do not take my opinion on the new engine as defense to Suzuki rather more a why X 1340 cc is not a suitable candidate for a big CC jump for mass production without issues down the road .
Something to see will be the Dyno run after a ECU flash , and exhaust .
Anyone notice the B king radial mater cylinders![]()