Yamaha Byson FI Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Byson FI motorcycle specifications include a 155 cc (9.46 cu in) engine, power of 12.9 hp (9.4 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 133 kg (293.2 lb).

Key specifications

2017, 2021Model years
155 ccDisplacement
12.9 hpPower
13.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
133 kgDry weight
790 mmSeat height
12 LFuel tank
1,340 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20172021
Year-specific specification changes

The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
2021150 cc (9.15 cu in)
Front tire
2021100/80-17
Rear suspension
2021Swingarm
Rear tire
2021130/70-17
Clutch
2021Wet, multipate
Overall length
20211,990 mm (78.3 inches)

How the Yamaha Byson FI compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Engine power12.9 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 76% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement155 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 72% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 29th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height790 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 49th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity12 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power23rd

12.9 hp — more powerful than about 23% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement29th

155 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Yamaha models.

Seat height49th

790 mm — taller than about 49% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity45th

12 L — larger than about 45% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length1,999 mm
This bike

1,999

Yamaha avg

2,082

4% below average.

Overall width780 mm
This bike

780

Yamaha avg

823

5% below average.

Overall height1,045 mm
This bike

1,045

Yamaha avg

1,172

11% below average.

Wheelbase1,340 mm
This bike

1,340

Yamaha avg

1,416

5% below average.

Seat height790 mm
This bike

790

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 155 cc • Air cooled • 12.9 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,340 mmSeat 790 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/80-M17 front / 130/70-M17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/80-M17
Rear tire size 130/70-M17
Power-to-weight ratio 0.097 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 97.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 83.2 hp/L

Model information

Category Naked bike

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 155 cc (9.46 cu in)
Power 12.9 hp (9.4 kW) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque 13.0 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric & kick
Lubrication Wet

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, manual clutch, multiplate

Chassis and suspension

Frame Diamond
Front suspension Telescopic
Rear suspension Swing Arm

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 100/80-M17
Rear tire 130/70-M17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 133 kg (293.2 lb)
Seat height 790 mm (31.1 inches)
Overall length 1,999 mm (78.7 inches)
Overall width 780 mm (30.7 inches)
Overall height 1,045 mm (41.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,340 mm (52.8 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.00 L (3.17 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.0969 hp/kg

Electrical and instruments

Electrical GT24V YTZ4V battery.

Other specifications

Color options Grey, gray/red

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.