For the 2022 model year, the Yamaha R15 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 313.1 lb (142 kg).
Yamaha R15 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 R15?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha R15 is lighter than about 76.5% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes 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 R15 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 313.1 lb (142 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155 cc |
| Power | 18.4 hp |
| Torque | 10.4 lb-ft (14.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 5.88 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 17.01 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.32 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 202 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha R15 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha R15 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 313.1 lb (142 kg).
Is the Yamaha R15 heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 23rd weight percentile among 83 Yamaha sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
How much does the Yamaha R15 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 2.91 US gal (11 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 18.1 lb (8.2 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha R15 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 493.1 lb (223.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha R15 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 5.88 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 15th percentile within the compatible Yamaha sport power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha R15 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 3.32 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha R15 have per pound?
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.
How does the Yamaha R15 compare with the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
The model sits about 101 lb (45.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha R15 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.