Positioned in Suzuki's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Suzuki Skywave 400 Limited ABS pairs a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 30.8 HP (22.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 33 Nm (24.3 lb-ft) at 3,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 77.2 HP per liter and a 3,600 rpm working window between peak torque (3,400 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 Skywave 400 Limited ABS measures 223 kg (492 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.24 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. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.13 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 415 km (258 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2012 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
77.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (7.24 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,400–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~415 km (258 mi)
Engine
Displacement399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power30.8 HP (22.5 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque33.0 Nm (3.4 kgf-m or 24.3 ft.lbs) @ 3400 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke81.0 x 77.6 mm (3.2 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionFull transistor type battery ignition
LubricationPump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAutomatic centrifugal
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.13 litres/100 km (31.9 km/l or 75.15 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases72.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypePipe underbone
Rake25.2°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Ground Clearance125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/80-14
Rear Tyre150/70-13
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight223.0 kg (491.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1383 HP/kg
Seat Height710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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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
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