Yamaha YZF R15 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2017-2021Model years
150 ccDisplacement
22.8 hpPower
15.0 Nm @ 7,500 rpmTorque
136 kgWet weight
800 mmSeat height
12 LFuel tank
1,345 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20172018201920202021
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.

Bore × stroke
2020202158.0 x 58.7 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio
2020202110.6:1
Displacement
2019150 cc (9.15 cu in)
20202021155 cc (9.46 cu in)
Frame
20202021Deltabox
Front suspension
20202021Telescopic
Front tire
202080/80-17
2021100/80-17
Fuel system
20182021Injection
Rear suspension
20182019Swingarm
20202021Linked Monocross
Rear tire
20202021140/70-17
Torque
2020202114.1 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.4 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Wet weight
2020142 kg (313.1 lb)
2021138 kg (304.2 lb)
Wheelbase
20201,290 mm (50.8 inches)
20211,325 mm (52.2 inches)
Clutch
20202021Multiplate, wet
Fuel capacity
202111.00 L (2.91 US gal)
Ground clearance
20202021170 mm (6.7 inches)
Ignition
20202021TCI
Overall length
202020211,990 mm (78.3 inches)
Seat height
20202021815 mm (32.1 inches)

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.

Engine power22.8 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 57% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement150 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 73% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 26th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight136 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 27% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height800 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 58th 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

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 150 cc • Liquid cooled • 22.8 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,345 mmSeat 800 mmClearance 160 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/80-17 front / 130/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/80-17
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
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet Multiple-disc

Chassis and suspension

Frame Delta box
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
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 90/80-17
Rear tire 130/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 136 kg (299.8 lb)
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)

Electrical and instruments

Electrical 12V, 3.5Ah (10H) battery.

Other specifications

Color options Black, white/red
Comments Sold in India.

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