The Yamaha R15 motorcycle specifications include a 155 cc (9.46 cu in) engine, power of 18.4 hp (13.4 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 142 kg (313.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha R15 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.
About 65% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 72% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 29th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 24% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 34th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 71st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 16% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
18.4 hp — more powerful than about 32% of Yamaha models with power data.
155 cc — larger displacement than about 29% of Yamaha models.
142 kg — heavier than about 34% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 66%.
815 mm — taller than about 71% of Yamaha models.
11 L — larger than about 39% 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.
1,990
2,082
4% below average.
725
823
12% below average.
1,135
1,172
3% below average.
1,325
1,416
6% below average.
815
793
Close to average.
170
181
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/80-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 140/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 100 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 | 1.20 L (1.27 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 524 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.130 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 129.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 118.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.99:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 155 cc (9.46 cu in) |
| Power | 18.4 hp (13.4 kW) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 14.1 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.4 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 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 |
| Oil capacity | 1.20 L (1.27 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring assist and slipper clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel deltabox, aluminum swingarm |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Linked-Type Monocross |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 114 mm (4.5 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 89 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS |
| Front tire | 100/80-17 |
| 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 | 1,325 mm (52.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 2.10 L/100 km (47.6 km/l or 112.01 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 48.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | LCD instruments |
|---|---|
| Lights | LED lights |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red, Blue, Grey, Black |
|---|---|
| Comments | Sold in Asia. Bike sometimes called Yamaha R15 v3. |
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.