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37/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.15 hp/kg
Torque
25 Nm
Engine
249 ccm
Technical Overview
2016 Suzuki Skywave 250 Type S Basic Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2016 Suzuki Skywave 250 Type S Basic scooter motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 26 HP (19 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 104.4 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 reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Skywave 250 Type S Basic measures 173 kg (381 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.65 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 695 mm (27.4 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 2.56 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 508 km (316 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
104.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.65 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~508 km (316 mi)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power26.0 HP (19.0 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque25.0 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression11.3:1
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)
LubricationPump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.56 litres/100 km (39.1 km/l or 91.88 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases59.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypePipe underbone
Rake25.2°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic, 41mm inner tube
Rear SuspensionProgressive linkage
Wheelbase1585 mm (62.4 inches)
Ground Clearance125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/80-14
Rear Tyre150/70-13
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight173.0 kg (381.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1503 HP/kg
Seat Height695 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1225 mm (48.2 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 OptionsAruba Blue Metallic, Pearl Bracing White, Glass Sparkle Black
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