The Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 34.9 hp (25.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, an automatic gearbox, and a listed weight of 218 kg (480.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 47% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 59% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 10% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 21st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 9% smaller than the Suzuki database average. Around the 39th percentile across Suzuki models.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
2,270
2,137
6% above average.
760
823
8% below average.
1,385
1,158
20% above average.
1,585
1,444
10% above average.
710
786
10% below average.
125
176
29% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/80-14 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/70-13 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 14 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 13 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.50 L (1.59 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 504 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.160 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 160.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 140.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.03:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 34.9 hp (25.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 25.0 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Full transistor type battery ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 1.50 L (1.59 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Automatic centrifugal |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Pipe underbone |
|---|---|
| Rake | 25.2° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Front tire | 120/80-14 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-13 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 218 kg (480.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 710 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,270 mm (89.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,385 mm (54.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,585 mm (62.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 2.58 L/100 km (38.8 km/l or 91.17 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 59.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1600 hp/kg |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Grey metallic |
|---|---|
| Comments | Long windscreen. Heated grips. Large sissy bar. Sold in Japan. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.