For the 2022 model year, the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 313.1 lb (142 kg).
Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition weight overview
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.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition is lighter than about 62.4% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 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) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.35 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 202 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 5.8% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 313.1 lb (142 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 38th percentile for weight among 197 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition?
A full tank works out to about 18.1 lb (8.2 kg) from the listed 2.91 US gal (11 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 493.1 lb (223.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 5.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 3.35 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.5 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 61.9 lb (28.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha R15M MotoGP Edition 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.
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.