For the 2018 model year, the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 299.8 lb (136 kg).
Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 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 YZF-R15 Version 2.0?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 is lighter than about 67% 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 YZF-R15 Version 2.0 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 299.8 lb (136 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 149.8 cc |
| Torque | 11.1 lb-ft (15 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 | 3.69 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 200.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 299.8 lb (136 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 YZF-R15 Version 2.0 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 33rd percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0?
Based on the supplied 3.17 US gal (12 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 19.7 lb (8.9 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 YZF-R15 Version 2.0 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 479.8 lb (217.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.69 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 have per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.5 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 75.2 lb (34.1 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha YZF-R15 Version 2.0 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.