Yamaha YZF-R15s Weight (300lb)

Quick answer

For the 2018 model year, the Yamaha YZF-R15s motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 299.8 lb (136 kg).

Wet / running weight299.8 lb (136 kg)
Fuel capacity3.17 US gal (12 L)
Full tank fuel weight19.7 lb (8.9 kg)
Model years covered
2018

Yamaha YZF-R15s weight overview

WHAT THIS MEANS

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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CATEGORY WEIGHT POSITION

How heavy is the Yamaha YZF-R15s?

wet weight

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R15s is lighter than about 67% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.

LighterTypicalHeavier
299.8 lb (136 kg)
197 Yamaha motorcyclesMedian: 375 lb (170.1 kg)
WEIGHT VISUAL

Ready-to-ride weight

Wet / running weight299.8 lb (136 kg)
REAL-WORLD LOAD

Bike + rider total weight

These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.

150 lb rider449.8 lb (204 kg)bike + rider • bike is 66.7% of total mass
180 lb rider479.8 lb (217.6 kg)bike + rider • bike is 62.5% of total mass
210 lb rider509.8 lb (231.3 kg)bike + rider • bike is 58.8% of total mass

Yamaha YZF-R15s weight & related specs

Model years covered 2018
Wet / running weight 299.8 lb (136 kg)
Engine displacement 149.8 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 200.2 lb / 100 cc
Fuel weight as % of bike weight 6.6%

What the weight numbers tell you

Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF-R15s is lighter than about 67% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
A full tank is not weightless: the 3.17 US gal (12 L) listed capacity works out to approximately 19.7 lb (8.9 kg) of gasoline. This is an estimate rather than a Yamaha curb-weight specification.

Yamaha YZF-R15s weight FAQ

How much does the Yamaha YZF-R15s weigh?

The available wet/running figure is 299.8 lb (136 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.

How does the Yamaha YZF-R15s weight compare with similar Yamahas?

Relatively light. On a model-level comparison, it is lighter than about 67% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with the same weight basis.

What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha YZF-R15s?

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-R15s 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 wet/running weight used on this page.

What is the Yamaha YZF-R15s torque-to-weight ratio?

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.

How large is the Yamaha YZF-R15s engine for its weight?

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.

Is the Yamaha YZF-R15s above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?

The representative wet weight is about 75.2 lb (34.1 kg) lighter than the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg) in this dataset.

Is the Yamaha YZF-R15s 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.

Official information note

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.