Yamaha MT-15 Weight (304lb)

Quick answer

Across 4 covered model years from 2020 to 2023, the Yamaha MT-15 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 293.2 lb (133 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg).

Wet / running weight293.2 lb (133 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg)
Fuel capacity2.64 US gal (10 L) to 2.75 US gal (10.4 L)
Full tank fuel weight16.4 lb (7.5 kg) to 17.1 lb (7.7 kg)
Model years covered
2020202120222023

Yamaha MT-15 weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

This is on the lighter side for a road motorcycle. The advantage is usually most obvious while parking, maneuvering at walking speed and moving the bike around off the engine.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha MT-15?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha MT-15 is lighter than about 80.4% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
304.2 lb (138 kg)
69 Yamaha naked bikesMedian: 418.9 lb (190 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight range

Wet / running weight293.2 lb (133 kg) – 304.2 lb (138 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider454.2 lb (206 kg)bike + rider • bike is 67% of total mass
180 lb rider484.2 lb (219.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.8% of total mass
210 lb rider514.2 lb (233.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 59.2% of total mass

Yamaha MT-15 weight & related specs

Model years covered 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Wet / running weight 293.2 lb (133 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg)
Engine displacement 155 cc
Torque 10.3 lb-ft (13.9 Nm) to 10.8 lb-ft (14.7 Nm)
Fuel capacity 2.64 US gal (10 L) to 2.75 US gal (10.4 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) to 17.1 lb (7.7 kg)

Weight changes by model year

The 2020 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.

Wet / running weight
2023293.2 lb (133 kg)
Fuel capacity
20232.75 US gal (10.4 L)
Full-tank fuel weight
202317.1 lb (7.7 kg)
Torque
2021-202210.3 lb-ft (13.9 Nm)

Useful weight calculations

Torque per 100 lb 3.37 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.7 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.51 cc / lb to 0.53 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 189.2 lb / 100 cc to 196.3 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 5.4% to 5.8%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha MT-15 is lighter than about 80.4% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 2.64 US gal (10 L) to 2.75 US gal (10.4 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) to 17.1 lb (7.7 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Yamaha curb-weight specification.
Weight is not identical across every model year in this page. Use the year-specific section rather than assuming one figure applies to every MT-15.

Yamaha MT-15 weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha MT-15 weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 293.2 lb (133 kg) to 304.2 lb (138 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Yamaha MT-15 weight compare with similar Yamahas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 80.4% of 69 Yamaha naked bikes with the same weight basis.

Are all Yamaha MT-15 model years the same weight?

There are year-to-year differences in the supplied data. The earliest covered year is used as the baseline, with later changed values shown separately above.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha MT-15?

A full tank works out to about 16.4 lb (7.5 kg) to 17.1 lb (7.7 kg) from the listed 2.64 US gal (10 L) to 2.75 US gal (10.4 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.

What does the Yamaha MT-15 weigh with a 180 lb rider?

The approximate combined total is 484.2 lb (219.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Yamaha MT-15 torque per 100 lb of bike weight?

Available data gives 3.37 lb-ft per 100 lb to 3.7 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.

How many cc does the Yamaha MT-15 have per pound?

The model has about 0.51 cc per lb to 0.53 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.

How does the Yamaha MT-15 compare with the median Yamaha naked bike weight?

The representative wet weight is about 114.6 lb (52 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha naked bike weight of 418.9 lb (190 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Yamaha MT-15 easy to move around by hand?

The number is manageable for a road bike, but you still notice it when parking, making tight low-speed turns or catching a lean. On the move, chassis balance can make it feel lighter than the scale suggests.

Official information note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.