Across the 2022 and 2023 model years, the Yamaha R15 V4 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 310.9 lb (141 kg) to 313.1 lb (142 kg).
Yamaha R15 V4 weight overview
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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How heavy is the Yamaha R15 V4?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha R15 V4 is lighter than about 80.1% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha R15 V4 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 310.9 lb (141 kg) to 313.1 lb (142 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 155 cc |
| Torque | 10.5 lb-ft (14.2 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.91 US gal (11 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2022 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.
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.35 lb-ft / 100 lb to 3.37 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 200.5 lb / 100 cc to 202 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% to 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha R15 V4 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha R15 V4 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 310.9 lb (141 kg) to 313.1 lb (142 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 R15 V4 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha sport bikes?
It is comparatively light for this Yamaha category. The model lands near the 20th percentile for weight in the compatible dataset.
Which Yamaha R15 V4 years have different weight specs?
The supplied data shows different weight figures across the 2022-2023 model years. Use the year-specific changes section above for the exact value attached to each changed year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha R15 V4?
Based on the supplied 2.91 US gal (11 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 18.1 lb (8.2 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 R15 V4 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 492 lb (223.1 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much torque does the Yamaha R15 V4 have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.35 lb-ft per 100 lb to 3.37 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha R15 V4 displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 0.5 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How much does Yamaha R15 V4 weight vary by year?
Among years with usable comparable figures, 2023 is the lightest at 310.9 lb (141 kg), while 2022 is the heaviest at 313.1 lb (142 kg).
What is the Yamaha R15 V4 weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha sport bike weight of 414 lb (187.8 kg), the model is roughly 102.1 lb (46.3 kg) lighter.
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.