Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS Weight (280lb)

Quick answer

For the 2019 model year, the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 280 lb (127 kg).

Wet / running weight280 lb (127 kg)
Fuel capacity1.74 US gal (6.6 L)
Full tank fuel weight10.8 lb (4.9 kg)
Power / 100 lb5.32 hp / 100 lb
Model years covered
2019

Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.

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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS is heavier than about 53.9% of 129 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
280 lb (127 kg)
129 Yamaha scootersMedian: 266.8 lb (121 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight280 lb (127 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 rider430 lb (195 kg)bike + rider • bike is 65.1% of total mass
180 lb rider460 lb (208.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 60.9% of total mass
210 lb rider490 lb (222.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 57.1% of total mass

Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS weight & related specs

Model years covered 2019
Wet / running weight 280 lb (127 kg)
Engine displacement 155 cc
Power 14.9 hp
Torque 10.6 lb-ft (14.4 Nm)
Fuel capacity 1.74 US gal (6.6 L)
Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) 10.8 lb (4.9 kg)

Useful weight calculations

Horsepower per 100 lb 5.32 hp / 100 lb
Pounds per horsepower 18.79 lb / hp
Torque per 100 lb 3.79 lb-ft / 100 lb
Displacement per pound 0.55 cc / lb
Weight per 100 cc 180.6 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 3.9%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS is heavier than about 53.9% of 129 Yamaha scooters with compatible weight data.
The listed fuel tank capacity is 1.74 US gal (6.6 L). A full tank of gasoline is estimated to weigh about 10.8 lb (4.9 kg); this fuel mass is already part of a wet/running weight figure.
Where both power and weight are available, the model works out to 5.32 hp per 100 lb. This makes cross-size comparisons more meaningful than raw horsepower by itself.

Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS weight FAQ

What is the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS wet weight?

The supplied wet/running weight is 280 lb (127 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.

Is the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS lighter or heavier than other Yamaha scooters?

Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 54th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.

How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS?

Based on the supplied 1.74 US gal (6.6 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.

What is the combined Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS and rider weight?

Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 460 lb (208.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.

What is the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS power-to-weight ratio?

Available model-year data produces 5.32 hp per 100 lb. It shows engine output relative to motorcycle mass rather than just quoting peak horsepower. That places it around the 72nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha scooter power-to-weight comparison.

What is the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS torque-to-weight ratio?

Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.79 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.

How large is the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS engine for its weight?

The available figures work out to 0.55 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.

Is the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS above or below the typical Yamaha scooter weight?

Compared with the median Yamaha scooter weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg), the model is roughly 13.2 lb (6 kg) heavier.

Where will I notice the Yamaha NMAX 155 ABS weight most?

Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.

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.