Across the 2012, 2015 and 2016 model years, the Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 480.6 lb (218 kg) and dry weights ranging from 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 480.6 lb (218 kg), depending on model year.
Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited weight overview
This is a substantial motorcycle. The weight matters most when stopped, backing it up, parking on a slope or recovering from a lean.
Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited is heavier than about 78.3% of 129 Suzuki motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 480.6 lb (218 kg) |
| Dry weight | 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 480.6 lb (218 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 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 | 3.84 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.83 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.52 cc / lb to 0.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 153.2 lb / 100 cc to 193 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 502 lb (227.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 480.6 lb (218 kg), while dry weight is 381.4 lb (173 kg) to 480.6 lb (218 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 78th percentile among 129 compatible Suzuki motorcycles.
Are all Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited 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 250 Limited?
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 250 Limited weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 660.6 lb (299.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited weight with a full tank of gas?
The page calculates about 402.8 lb (182.7 kg) to 502 lb (227.7 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 250 Limited torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 3.84 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 large is the Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited engine for its weight?
The model has about 0.52 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.
What are the lightest and heaviest Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited years?
Across the covered years with usable comparable weight figures, the model runs from about 381.4 lb (173 kg) (2015) up to 480.6 lb (218 kg) (2012, 2016).
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.