Engineered by Suzuki for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2008 Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20.1 HP (14.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 22 Nm (16.2 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the GrassTracker BigBoy measures 123 kg (271 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.12 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,405 mm (55.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2002 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
80.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.12 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.1 HP (14.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 61.5 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. BSR32
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionFull transistor system
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multiple plate coil springs
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond
Wheelbase1405 mm (55.3 inches)
Ground Clearance200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-19
Rear Tyre130/80-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight123.0 kg (271.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1635 HP/kg
Seat Height785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
