The Yamaha YZF R15 motorcycle specifications include a 149.8 cc (9.14 cu in) engine, power of 22.8 hp (16.6 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 136 kg (299.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha YZF R15 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 57% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 73% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 26th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 27% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 58th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th percentile across Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/80-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.168 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 167.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 152.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.97:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 149.8 cc (9.14 cu in) |
| Power | 22.8 hp (16.6 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 15.0 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 11.1 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 57.0 x 58.7 mm (2.2 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | T.C.I |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet Multiple-disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Delta box |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic |
| Rear suspension | Ajustable, Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 98 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 136 kg (299.8 lb) |
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| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,970 mm (77.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,345 mm (53.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12V, 3.5Ah (10H) battery. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black, white/red |
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| Comments | Sold in India. |
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