Engineered by Suzuki for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2012 Suzuki Skywave 250 Limited relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34.9 HP (25.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 25 Nm (18.4 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 140.2 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 placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Skywave 250 Limited measures 218 kg (481 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.25 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 710 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,585 mm (62.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.58 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 504 km (313 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2012 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
140.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.25 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~504 km (313 mi)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power34.9 HP (25.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque25.0 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Bore x Stroke69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionFull transistor type battery ignition
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal
DrivelineConstant mesh
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.58 litres/100 km (38.8 km/l or 91.17 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases59.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypePipe underbone
Rake25.2°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Wheelbase1585 mm (62.4 inches)
Ground Clearance125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/80-14
Rear Tyre150/70-13
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight218.0 kg (480.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1600 HP/kg
Seat Height710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1385 mm (54.5 inches)
Overall Length2270 mm (89.4 inches)
Overall Width760 mm (29.9 inches)
Fuel Capacity13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons)
Oil Capacity1.50 litres (1.59 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsGrey metallic
Notes
Long windscreen. Heated grips. Large sissy bar. Sold in Japan.
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Brakes
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Transmission
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