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2002 | Skywave 650

The biggest model in the Skywave series equipped with the world’s largest displacement engine for a mass-produced scooter

Skywave 650

At the time of its debut, the Skywave 650 featured the world’s largest displacement engine for a mass-produced scooter. This is a big scooter with a classy, high-status design. The newly designed 650 cm³ liquid-cooled 2-cylinder DOHC engine delivers effortless and fun-to-ride performance from city streets to the highway. The Skywave 650 is also equipped with the world’s first electronically controlled CVT system for a motorcycle, which features two selectable automatic shifting patterns (Power Mode and Normal Mode) as well as a 5-speed manual shifting mode, enabling exhilaratingly sporty performance. The highly durable dry composite CVT drive belt consists of resin-coated reinforced aluminum alloy blocks and heat-resistant rubber tensile members using aramid fibers. In 2005, the top-of-the range Skywave 650LX debuted featuring ABS, electrically retractable mirrors, and an electrically adjustable windscreen.

Dimensions and weight Dimensions Overall length 2,260 mm
Overall width 810 mm
Overall height 1,430 mm
Wheelbase 1,595 mm
Weight 238 kg (Dry)
Engine Engine type 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine displacement 638 cm³
Bore x stroke 75.5 mm × 71.3 mm
Maximum power 37kW(50PS) / 7,000rpm
Maximum torque 60N-m / 5,000rpm
Transmission CVT
Front tire size 120/70R15M/C 56H
Rear tire size 160/60R14M/C 65H

2013 | Skywave 650

Dignified, elegant, and easy-to-handle, Suzuki’s advanced flagship scooter

Skywave 650

Through this model change, further emphasis was given to refined styling as a showcase for the dignity and elegance of Suzuki’s flagship scooter. In addition to electrically retractable mirrors and an electrically adjustable windscreen, the Skywave is especially well appointed with functions such as an instrument panel that combines analog style dials and a multi-function LCD instrument cluster. The 650 cm³ 4-stroke liquid-cooled 2-cylinder engine generates maximum horsepower of 37 kW (50 PS). By reducing engine friction and refining the control of the CVT, fuel economy was improved by around 19% from the previous generation model (from 27.0 to 32.0 km/L (60 km/h steady state fuel economy*)). The floating disc brakes are paired with compact and lightweight ABS as standard equipment.
* Suzuki’s internal test results. Figures may vary depending on the rider’s skill or riding conditions.

Dimensions and weight Dimensions Overall length 2,265 mm
Overall width 810 mm
Overall height 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 1,585 mm
Weight 277 kg (Wet)
Engine Engine type 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC
Engine displacement 638 cm³
Bore x stroke 75.5 mm × 71.3 mm
Maximum power 37kW(50PS) / 7,000rpm
Maximum torque 60N-m / 5,000rpm
Transmission CVT
Front tire size 120/70R15M/C 56H
Rear tire size 160/60R14M/C 65H
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