For the 2020 model year, the Yamaha YZF R15 V motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 313.1 lb (142 kg).
Yamaha YZF R15 V 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 V?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF R15 V 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 YZF R15 V weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 313.1 lb (142 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155 cc |
| Torque | 10.4 lb-ft (14.1 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| 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 | 6.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF R15 V weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF R15 V ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 313.1 lb (142 kg).
Is the Yamaha YZF R15 V 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 YZF R15 V 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 V 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 of the Yamaha YZF R15 V total weight comes from fuel?
Based on the available weight basis, a full tank of gasoline represents about 6.3% of the motorcycle’s weight.
How does Yamaha YZF R15 V torque compare with its 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.
What is the Yamaha YZF R15 V engine-size-to-weight ratio?
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 far is the Yamaha YZF R15 V from 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 YZF R15 V 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.