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

The Yamaha YZF R15 V motorcycle specifications include a 155 cc (9.46 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 142 kg (313.1 lb).

Key specifications

2020Year released
155 ccDisplacement
14.1 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
142 kgWet weight
815 mmSeat height
12 LFuel tank
1,290 mmWheelbase
170 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha YZF R15 V 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.

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.

Wet weight142 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 24% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 34th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height815 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 71st 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.

Displacement29th

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

Wet weight34th

142 kg — heavier than about 34% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 66%.

Seat height71st

815 mm — taller than about 71% 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 length1,990 mm
This bike

1,990

Yamaha avg

2,082

4% below average.

Overall width725 mm
This bike

725

Yamaha avg

823

12% below average.

Overall height1,135 mm
This bike

1,135

Yamaha avg

1,172

3% below average.

Wheelbase1,290 mm
This bike

1,290

Yamaha avg

1,416

9% below average.

Seat height815 mm
This bike

815

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance170 mm
This bike

170

Yamaha avg

181

6% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 155 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,290 mmSeat 815 mmClearance 170 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/80-17 front / 140/70-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/80-17
Rear tire size 140/70-17
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 17 in
Rear tire width 140 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Engine oil capacity 1.00 L (1.06 US qt)
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Model information

Year released 2020
Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 155 cc (9.46 cu in)
Torque 14.1 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.4 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 58.0 x 58.7 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet Sump
Oil capacity 1.00 L (1.06 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate, wet

Chassis and suspension

Frame Deltabox
Front suspension Telescopic
Rear suspension Linked Monocross

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/80-17
Rear tire 140/70-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 142 kg (313.1 lb)
Seat height 815 mm (32.1 inches)
Overall length 1,990 mm (78.3 inches)
Overall width 725 mm (28.5 inches)
Overall height 1,135 mm (44.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,290 mm (50.8 inches)
Ground clearance 170 mm (6.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.00 L (3.17 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Racing Blue, Thunder Grey, Darknight, Black metallic
Comments Sold in Australia.

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.