The Yamaha MT-15 motorcycle specifications include a 155 cc (9.46 cu in) engine, power of 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 138 kg (304.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2020 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha MT-15 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.
About 72% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 28th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 72% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 29th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 26% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 23% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th percentile across Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/80-M17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 140/70-M17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 469 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.109 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 108.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 96.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.99:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 155 cc (9.46 cu in) |
| Power | 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 14.7 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 10.8 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 58.0 x 58.7 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Deltabox |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 97 mm (3.8 inches) |
| Trail | 88 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. . |
| Front tire | 100/80-M17 |
| Rear tire | 140/70-M17 |
| Wheels | Y-spoke wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 138 kg (304.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,020 mm (79.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,070 mm (42.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,355 mm (53.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.00 L (2.64 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 2.13 L/100 km (46.9 km/l or 110.43 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 49.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic Black, Dark Matt Blue |
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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.