For the 2023 model year, the Yamaha YZF-R15M motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 308.6 lb (140 kg).
Yamaha YZF-R15M 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-R15M?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R15M is lighter than about 83.1% 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-R15M weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 308.6 lb (140 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 199.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.9% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R15M weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha YZF-R15M wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 308.6 lb (140 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-R15M lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 17th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha YZF-R15M?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 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-R15M and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 488.6 lb (221.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha YZF-R15M total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 5.9% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
What is the Yamaha YZF-R15M engine-size-to-weight ratio?
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 far is the Yamaha YZF-R15M from the median Yamaha sport bike weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha sport bike weight of 414 lb (187.8 kg), the model is roughly 105.4 lb (47.8 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha YZF-R15M 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.