Across the 2013 and 2024 model years, the Yamaha YZF-R15 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 288.8 lb (131 kg).
Yamaha YZF-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 YZF-R15?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R15 is lighter than about 91.6% 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 YZF-R15 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 288.8 lb (131 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 150 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Weight by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.52 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 192.5 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R15 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R15 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 288.8 lb (131 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R15 heavy compared with other Yamaha sport bikes?
It is on the lighter side in this dataset. Its representative wet weight sits around the 8th weight percentile among 83 Yamaha sport bikes, meaning most compatible models are heavier.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R15 weight change by model year?
There is not enough comparable model-year weight data to determine a year-to-year change. A usable weight figure is available for 2013. No usable dry/wet figure was supplied for 2024.
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R15 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 3.17 US gal (12 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 19.7 lb (8.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R15 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 468.8 lb (212.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R15 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 0.52 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R15 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 125.2 lb (56.8 kg) lighter than the compatible median Yamaha sport bike weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha YZF-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.