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2008Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy
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The 2008 Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy is a retro street bike with fat tyres and relaxed manners for easy-going urban riding. Its 249cc air-cooled single makes 20.1 hp, with a 785 mm seat and 148 kg wet weight.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 123.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 20.1 HP (14.8 kW)
What’s new for the 2008 Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy
vs the 2007| Spec | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 125.0 kg (275.6 pounds) | 123.0 kg (271.2 pounds) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | not listed |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks | not listed |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built as a light, flat-track styled all-rounder for cruising around town and occasional light dirt-road or trail exploring rather than for speed or long-distance touring.
- Built for
- It has a laid-back, retro flat-tracker personality with modest single-cylinder power delivered smoothly, favoring easy manageability over aggression.
- Not ideal for
- This bike is not for riders seeking highway speed, long-haul touring comfort, or serious off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 20.1 HP (14.8 kW)
- Torque
- 22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1634 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 61.2 mm
- Compression
- 9.2:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Full transistor system
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-plate coil spring
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1405 mm
- Overall length
- 2140 mm
- Overall width
- 910 mm
- Overall height
- 1145 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 123.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 148.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 200 mm
- Oil capacity
- 1.70 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Diamond
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 92 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 130/80-18
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2002 | 2007 | 2008 | 2010 | 2013 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 127 kg | 125 kg | 123 kg | — | 138 kg | 136 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 785 mm | 788 mm | — | 750 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L | 6 L | 8.4 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy?
The 2008 Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy have?
The 2008 Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy has a Power of 20.1 HP (14.8 kW).
How many gears does the Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy have?
The 2008 Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy?
The 2008 Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy has a Torque of 22.0 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.2 ft.lbs).
How much does the Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy weigh?
The 2008 Suzuki GrassTracker BigBoy has a Dry weight of 123.0 kg (271.2 pounds).
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