Across 4 covered model years from 2020 to 2023, the Yamaha MT-15 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 293.2 lb (133 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg).
Yamaha MT-15 weight overview
This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.
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How heavy is the Yamaha MT-15?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha MT-15 is lighter than about 80.4% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha MT-15 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 293.2 lb (133 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155 cc |
| Torque | 10.3 lb-ft (13.9 Nm) to 10.8 lb-ft (14.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) to 2.75 US gal (10.4 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) to 17.1 lb (7.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2020 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.37 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.7 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.51 cc / lb to 0.53 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 189.2 lb / 100 cc to 196.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.4% to 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha MT-15 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha MT-15 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 293.2 lb (133 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha MT-15 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 80.4% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with the same weight basis.
Are all Yamaha MT-15 model years the same weight?
There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha MT-15?
A full tank works out to about 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) to 17.1 lb (7.7 kg) from the listed 2.64 US gal (10 L) to 2.75 US gal (10.4 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha MT-15 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 484.2 lb (219.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the Yamaha MT-15 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 3.37 lb-ft per 100 lb to 3.7 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How many cc does the Yamaha MT-15 have per pound?
The model has about 0.51 cc per lb to 0.53 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How does the Yamaha MT-15 compare with the median Yamaha naked bike weight?
The representative wet weight is about 114.6 lb (52 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha naked bike weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha MT-15 easy to move around by hand?
The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.