Yamaha MT-15 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha MT-15 motorcycle specifications include a 155 cc (9.46 cu in) engine, power of 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 138 kg (304.2 lb).

Key specifications

2020-2023Model years
155 ccDisplacement
15 hpPower
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpmTorque
138 kgWet weight
810 mmSeat height
10 LFuel tank
1,355 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2020 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20222023Steel deltabox, aluminum swingarm
Front brakes
20222023Single disc. ABS
Front suspension
20222023Upside-down telescopic fork, 41 mm
Front tire
20222023100/80-17
Rear brakes
20212023Single disc. ABS
Rear suspension
20222023Linked-Type Monocross
Rear tire
20222023140/70-17
Torque
2021202213.9 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.3 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Wet weight
2023133 kg (293.2 lb)
Wheelbase
202120231,335 mm (52.6 inches)
Clutch
20222023Wet, multiple-disc coil spring assist and slipper clutch
Fuel capacity
202310.40 L (2.75 US gal)
Ground clearance
20212022170 mm (6.7 inches)
Ignition
2023CDI/Transistor
Overall height
20231,065 mm (41.9 inches)
Overall length
20231,965 mm (77.4 inches)
Rear wheel travel
20222023114 mm (4.5 inches)
Trail
2022202389 mm (3.5 inches)

How the Yamaha MT-15 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 power15 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 72% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 28th percentile across Yamaha models.

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 weight138 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 26% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height810 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity10 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 23% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 155 cc • Liquid cooled • 15 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,355 mmSeat 810 mmClearance 155 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/80-M17 front / 140/70-M17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/80-M17
Rear tire size 140/70-M17
Estimated theoretical fuel range 469 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.109 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 108.7 hp/tonne
Specific power 96.8 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99:1 (Square)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 155 cc (9.46 cu in)
Power 15 hp (10.9 kW) @ 10,000 rpm
Torque 14.7 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 10.8 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm
Bore × stroke 58.0 x 58.7 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Compression ratio 11.6:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple-disc coil spring

Chassis and suspension

Frame Deltabox
Front suspension Telescopic
Rear suspension Swingarm
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 97 mm (3.8 inches)
Trail 88 mm (3.5 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc. .
Front tire 100/80-M17
Rear tire 140/70-M17
Wheels Y-spoke wheels

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 138 kg (304.2 lb)
Seat height 810 mm (31.9 inches)
Overall length 2,020 mm (79.5 inches)
Overall width 800 mm (31.5 inches)
Overall height 1,070 mm (42.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,355 mm (53.3 inches)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 10.00 L (2.64 US gal)
Fuel consumption 2.13 L/100 km (46.9 km/l or 110.43 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 49.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Other specifications

Color options Metallic Black, Dark Matt Blue

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.