Across the 2012, 2015 and 2016 model years, the Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 487.2 lb (221 kg).
Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M weight overview
At this weight, footing and parking technique matter. Once moving, geometry and balance can disguise the mass, but you still have to manage the full weight at walking speed. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M is heavier than about 87.5% of 28 Suzuki scooters with compatible weight data.
Dry weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 487.2 lb (221 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 249 cc |
| Power | 26 hp |
| Torque | 18.4 lb-ft (25 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.43 US gal (13 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2012 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.34 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 18.74 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.78 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.83 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb to 0.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 153.2 lb / 100 cc to 195.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.4% to 5.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 402.8 lb (182.7 kg) to 508.6 lb (230.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M dry weight?
The available dry weight is 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 487.2 lb (221 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M lighter or heavier than other Suzuki scooters?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 87.5% of 28 scooters using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2012, 2015, 2016 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M?
Based on the supplied 3.43 US gal (13 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) when full. This helps explain part of the difference between dry and ready-to-ride mass.
What is the combined Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 667.2 lb (302.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M power-to-weight ratio?
Available model-year data produces 5.34 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 77th percentile within the compatible Suzuki scooter power-to-weight comparison.
Is the listed Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 402.8 lb (182.7 kg) to 508.6 lb (230.7 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
What is the estimated Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M weight with a full tank of gas?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 402.8 lb (182.7 kg) to 508.6 lb (230.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki Skywave 250 Type M torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.78 lb-ft per 100 lb to 4.83 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Suzuki Cycles website.