Across 4 covered model years from 2012 to 2016, the Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 491.6 lb (223 kg).
Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS 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 400 Type S ABS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS is heavier than about 81.9% of 108 Suzuki motorcycles 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 400 Type S ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 491.6 lb (223 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Torque | 24.3 lb-ft (33 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.95 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.97 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.81 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 122.7 lb / 100 cc to 123.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 510.8 lb (231.7 kg) to 513 lb (232.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS weight FAQ
What is the Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS dry weight?
The available dry weight is 489.4 lb (222 kg) to 491.6 lb (223 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS lighter or heavier than other Suzuki motorcycles?
Compared with similar Suzukis in this dataset, it is heavier than about 81.9% of 108 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
Which Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2012, 2014, 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 400 Type S ABS?
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 400 Type S ABS and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 669.4 lb (303.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS weight ready to ride?
The published usable figure is dry, not curb weight. A simple dry-plus-full-fuel estimate is 510.8 lb (231.7 kg) to 513 lb (232.7 kg), but that still is not a substitute for an official wet/curb specification.
How heavy is the Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS after filling the fuel tank?
The page calculates about 510.8 lb (231.7 kg) to 513 lb (232.7 kg) with a full tank by adding the listed fuel mass to the dry figure. Treat this as a practical estimate, not an official Suzuki curb-weight number.
What is the Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS torque-to-weight ratio?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 4.95 lb-ft per 100 lb to 4.97 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How large is the Suzuki Skywave 400 Type S ABS engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 0.81 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
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.