For the 2023 model year, the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 310.9 lb (141 kg).
Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 weight overview
This sits in a fairly light weight range. That does not guarantee easy handling, but it reduces the sheer mass you have to manage at a stop.
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How heavy is the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 is lighter than about 63.2% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 310.9 lb (141 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155 cc |
| Torque | 10.4 lb-ft (14.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.64 US gal (10 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.35 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 200.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 310.9 lb (141 kg).
Is the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 heavy compared with other Yamaha motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 37th percentile among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
How much does the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.64 US gal (10 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 16.4 lb (7.5 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 490.9 lb (222.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 torque-to-weight ratio?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 3.35 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How large is the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 engine for its weight?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.5 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
Is the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 64.2 lb (29.1 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0 feel heavy at low speed?
It is most likely to feel heavy while stopped, backing up or on a slope rather than once settled at normal riding speed. Seat height and center of gravity matter a lot.
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.