Across the 2018 and 2019 model years, the Yamaha Sniper 150 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 255.7 lb (116 kg).
Yamaha Sniper 150 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.
Light Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Sniper 150?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Sniper 150 is lighter than about 55.4% of 129 Yamaha scooters 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 Sniper 150 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2018, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 255.7 lb (116 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 149.7 cc to 155 cc |
| Torque | 10.2 lb-ft (13.8 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.11 US gal (4.2 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 6.9 lb (3.1 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.98 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.59 cc / lb to 0.61 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 165 lb / 100 cc to 170.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 2.7% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Sniper 150 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha Sniper 150 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 255.7 lb (116 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 Sniper 150 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha scooters?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 45th percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
Which Yamaha Sniper 150 years have different weight specs?
No clear weight change appears in the usable model-year data. Other specifications may still differ by year.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha Sniper 150?
Based on the supplied 1.11 US gal (4.2 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 6.9 lb (3.1 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 Sniper 150 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 435.7 lb (197.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How much of the Yamaha Sniper 150 total weight comes from fuel?
The calculated full-tank fuel mass is about 2.7% of the listed motorcycle weight. Because the available basis is wet/running weight, that fuel is already included in the ready-to-ride figure.
How does Yamaha Sniper 150 torque compare with its weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 3.98 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 Sniper 150 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The available figures work out to 0.59 cc per lb to 0.61 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How far is the Yamaha Sniper 150 from the median Yamaha scooter weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha scooter weight of 266.8 lb (121 kg), the model is roughly 11 lb (5 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.