For the 2008 model year, the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 299.8 lb (136 kg).
Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v is heavier than about 51.4% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 299.8 lb (136 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 150 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 | 3.69 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 0.5 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 199.9 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 6.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 319.5 lb (144.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v weigh?
The source data gives 299.8 lb (136 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is not an extreme outlier for the category. The model ranks around the 51st percentile for weight among 110 compatible Yamaha motorcycles.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v?
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-R15 lc4v weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 479.8 lb (217.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
How much heavier will the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v be than its dry weight?
Do not treat dry weight as curb weight. Adding the listed fuel capacity alone produces roughly 319.5 lb (144.9 kg); the true ready-to-ride figure can still differ because dry-weight definitions vary.
How much of the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 6.6% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
How does Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v torque compare with its weight?
Available data gives 3.69 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-R15 lc4v 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 YZF-R15 lc4v from the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 8.8 lb (4 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg) in this dataset.
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.