Skywave SS

2016 Suzuki Skywave SS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2016 Suzuki Skywave SS features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. 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 SS measures 215 kg (474 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.27 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 2.56 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 508 km (316 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2015 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.