For the 2022 model year, the Yamaha Sniper 155R motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg).
Yamaha Sniper 155R weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Sniper 155R?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Sniper 155R is lighter than about 76.4% 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 Sniper 155R weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 266.8 lb (121 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155 cc |
| 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
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.98 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.58 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 172.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Sniper 155R weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Sniper 155R wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 266.8 lb (121 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha Sniper 155R lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 24th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Sniper 155R?
Based on the supplied 1.43 US gal (5.4 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 8.9 lb (4 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha Sniper 155R and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 446.8 lb (202.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much torque does the Yamaha Sniper 155R have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.98 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha Sniper 155R displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.58 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Yamaha Sniper 155R weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 108.2 lb (49.1 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha Sniper 155R weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
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.