Across the 2012 and 2016 model years, the Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS motorcycle has supplied dry weights ranging from 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg).
Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS 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. 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 Limited ABS?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS is heavier than about 91.1% 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 400 Limited ABS weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2012, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 399 cc |
| Power | 31 hp |
| 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
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.19 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 16.14 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.86 lb-ft / 100 lb to 4.95 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.8 cc / lb to 0.81 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 123.2 lb / 100 cc to 125.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.3% |
| Weight with full tank | 513 lb (232.7 kg) to 521.8 lb (236.7 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS weight FAQ
How much does the Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS weigh?
The source data gives 491.6 lb (223 kg) to 500.4 lb (227 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS weight compare with similar Suzukis?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 91st percentile among 28 compatible Suzuki scooters.
Are all Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS 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 400 Limited ABS?
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 400 Limited ABS weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 676 lb (306.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 6.19 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 86th percentile within the compatible Suzuki scooter power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 513 lb (232.7 kg) to 521.8 lb (236.7 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
What does the Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS weigh with a full tank?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 513 lb (232.7 kg) to 521.8 lb (236.7 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
What is the Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 4.86 lb-ft per 100 lb to 4.95 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
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.