Yamaha YZF-R15s Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZF-R15s motorcycle specifications include a 149.8 cc (9.14 cu in) engine, power of 16.6 hp (12.1 kW) @ 8,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 136 kg (299.8 lb).

Key specifications

2018Year released
150 ccDisplacement
16.6 hpPower
15.0 Nm @ 7,500 rpmTorque
136 kgWet weight
800 mmSeat height
12 LFuel tank
1,345 mmWheelbase

How the Yamaha YZF-R15s 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 power16.6 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 69% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th 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

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power30th

16.6 hp — more powerful than about 30% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement26th

150 cc — larger displacement than about 26% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight30th

136 kg — heavier than about 30% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 70%.

Seat height58th

800 mm — taller than about 58% 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 length1,970 mm
This bike

1,970

Yamaha avg

2,082

5% below average.

Wheelbase1,345 mm
This bike

1,345

Yamaha avg

1,416

5% below average.

Seat height800 mm
This bike

800

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Ground clearance160 mm
This bike

160

Yamaha avg

181

11% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 150 cc • Liquid cooled • 16.6 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 0.122 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 122.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 110.8 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97:1 (Square)

Model information

Year released 2018

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 149.8 cc (9.14 cu in)
Power 16.6 hp (12.1 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 Injection
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 Swingarm. Linked Type Monocross Suspension.
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 103 mm (4.1 inches)
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 Red, white, green
Comments Sold in India.

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.