Suzuki Skywave SS Weight (428lb)

Quick answer

Across the 2015 and 2016 model years, the Suzuki Skywave SS motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg).

Dry weight381.4 lb (173 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg)
Fuel capacity3.43 US gal (13 L)
Full tank fuel weight21.4 lb (9.7 kg)
Model years covered
20152016

Suzuki Skywave SS weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is middleweight territory: substantial enough to feel planted, but still well short of heavyweight touring and large-cruiser mass. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.

Middleweight Motorcycle

CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Suzuki Skywave SS?

dry weight

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki Skywave SS is heavier than about 80.4% of 28 Suzuki scooters with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
427.7 lb (194 kg)
28 Suzuki scootersMedian: 228.2 lb (103.5 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Dry weight range

Dry weight381.4 lb (173 kg) – 474 lb (215 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider577.7 lb (262 kg)bike + rider • bike is 74% of total mass
180 lb rider607.7 lb (275.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 70.4% of total mass
210 lb rider637.7 lb (289.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67.1% of total mass

Suzuki Skywave SS weight & related specs

Model years covered 2015, 2016
Dry weight 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg)
Engine displacement 249 cc
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 2015 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.

Dry weight
2016474 lb (215 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 3.89 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.83 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.53 cc / lb to 0.65 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 153.2 lb / 100 cc to 190.4 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 4.5% to 5.6%
Weight with full tank 402.8 lb (182.7 kg) to 495.3 lb (224.7 kg)

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki Skywave SS is heavier than about 80.4% of 28 Suzuki scooters with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.43 US gal (13 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Suzuki curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every Skywave SS.

Suzuki Skywave SS weight FAQ

How much does the Suzuki Skywave SS weigh?

The source data gives 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 474 lb (215 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.

How does the Suzuki Skywave SS weight compare with similar Suzukis?

It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 80th percentile among 28 compatible Suzuki scooters.

Are all Suzuki Skywave SS model years the same weight?

There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Suzuki Skywave SS?

A full tank works out to about 21.4 lb (9.7 kg) from the listed 3.43 US gal (13 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Suzuki Skywave SS weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 607.7 lb (275.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.

How much heavier will the Suzuki Skywave SS be than its dry weight?

Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 402.8 lb (182.7 kg) to 495.3 lb (224.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.

How much heavier is the Suzuki Skywave SS with a full tank?

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 495.3 lb (224.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.

What is the Suzuki Skywave SS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 3.89 lb-ft per 100 lb to 4.83 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How many cc does the Suzuki Skywave SS have per pound?

The model has about 0.53 cc per lb to 0.65 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

Official information note

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.