For the 2011 model year, the Yamaha YZF 15 motorcycle has a supplied wet/running weight of 288.8 lb (131 kg) and a dry weight of 264.6 lb (120 kg).
Yamaha YZF 15 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.
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How heavy is the Yamaha YZF 15?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF 15 is lighter than about 91.6% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with compatible weight data.
Dry vs 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 YZF 15 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 288.8 lb (131 kg) |
| Dry weight | 264.6 lb (120 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 149 cc |
| Torque | 11.1 lb-ft (15 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 US gal (12 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 3.83 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.52 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 193.8 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.8% |
| Weight with full tank | 284.3 lb (128.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF 15 weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha YZF 15 weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 288.8 lb (131 kg), while dry weight is 264.6 lb (120 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha YZF 15 weight compare with similar Yamahas?
Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 91.6% of 83 Yamaha sport bikes with the same weight basis.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha YZF 15?
A full tank works out to about 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) from the listed 3.17 US gal (12 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha YZF 15 weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 468.8 lb (212.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
What is the estimated Yamaha YZF 15 weight with a full tank of gas?
Filling the listed tank brings the calculated bike weight to roughly 284.3 lb (128.9 kg). This estimate is most useful when no official wet/running figure is available.
How much weight do fuel and fluids add to the Yamaha YZF 15?
Available years with both measurements show about 24.3 lb (11 kg) added between dry and ready-to-ride figures. Fuel explains part of it, while oil, coolant and specification definitions can explain the rest.
How much of the Yamaha YZF 15 total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.8% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha YZF 15 torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 3.83 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 YZF 15 engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 0.52 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
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.