For the 2022 model year, the Yamaha Sniper 155 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 262.4 lb (119 kg).
Yamaha Sniper 155 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.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Sniper 155?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Sniper 155 is lighter than about 53.5% of 129 Yamaha scooters 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 Sniper 155 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 262.4 lb (119 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155 cc |
| Power | 17.9 hp |
| Torque | 10.6 lb-ft (14.4 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.43 US gal (5.4 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 8.9 lb (4 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 6.82 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 14.66 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 4.05 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 0.59 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 169.3 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.4% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Sniper 155 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Sniper 155 weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 262.4 lb (119 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha Sniper 155 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 47th percentile for weight among 129 compatible Yamaha scooters.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Sniper 155?
A full tank works out to about 8.9 lb (4 kg) from the listed 1.43 US gal (5.4 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Sniper 155 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 442.4 lb (200.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha Sniper 155 strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 6.82 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 83rd percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.
What is the Yamaha Sniper 155 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Available data gives 4.05 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 Sniper 155 have per pound?
The model has about 0.59 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 Sniper 155 compare with the median Yamaha scooter weight?
The representative wet weight is about 4.4 lb (2 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha scooter weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha Sniper 155 easy to move around by hand?
By scale weight it is light, so backing up, garage movement and slow-speed corrections should require less effort than on heavier bikes. Geometry still matters.
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.