The Yamaha Sniper 155 motorcycle specifications include a 155 cc (9.46 cu in) engine, power of 17.9 hp (13.1 kW) @ 9,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 119 kg (262.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha Sniper 155 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 66% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 72% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 29th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 36% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 59% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 10th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
17.9 hp — more powerful than about 32% of Yamaha models with power data.
155 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Yamaha models.
119 kg — heavier than about 20% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 80%.
795 mm — taller than about 55% of Yamaha models.
5.4 L — larger than about 10% 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.
1,975
2,082
5% below average.
665
823
19% below average.
1,085
1,172
7% below average.
1,290
1,416
9% below average.
795
793
Close to average.
150
181
17% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/80-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 120/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 120 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.10 L (1.16 US qt) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.150 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 150.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 115.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.99:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Scooter |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 155 cc (9.46 cu in) |
| Power | 17.9 hp (13.1 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 14.4 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 10.6 ft.lbs) @ 800 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 58.0 x 58.7 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 1.10 L (1.16 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Backbone |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Unit swingarm |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tire | 120/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 119 kg (262.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,975 mm (77.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 665 mm (26.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,085 mm (42.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,290 mm (50.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | Underseat storage |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 5.40 L (1.43 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Digital |
|---|---|
| Lights | LEAD headlights |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black Raven, Race Blue, Matte Titan |
|---|---|
| Comments | Sold in Asia. |
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