Suzuki Skywave 250: history, specs, pictures
| Suzuki Skywave 250 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Skywave 250 Type S, Skywave 250 Type S Basic, Skywave 250 Limited, Skywave 250 Type M, Skywave SS |
| Production | 2005 - 2016 |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 69.0mm x 66.8mm |
| Horsepower | 25.48 HP (19.0 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 18.44 ft/lbs (25.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Ignition | transistorised |
| Transmission | Gear box: automatic Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic, 41mm inner tube Rear: progressive linkage |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: single disc |
| Front Tire | 120/80-14 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-13 |
| Wheelbase | 62.4 inches (1585 mm) |
| Length | 89.37 inches (2270 mm) |
| Width | 29.92 inches (760 mm) |
| Height | 48.23 inches (1225 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.36 inches (695 mm) |
| Weight | 381.4 pounds (173.0 Kg) (dry), 218.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 0.4 Gallon (1.50 Liters) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.56 liters/100 km (39.1 km/l or 91.88 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki Skywave 250 Type S Basic was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Suzuki between 2005 and 2016. Max torque was 18.44 ft/lbs (25.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 25.48 HP (19.0 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 69.0mm bore x 66.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a automatic transmission. Power was moderated via the automatic centrifugal.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/80-14 front tire and a 150/70-13 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic, 41mm inner tube while the rear was equipped with a progressive linkage. The Skywave 250 Type S Basic was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 381.4 pounds (173.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.4 inches (1585 mm) long.