Built around Yamaha's scooter motorcycle platform, the 2022 Yamaha Sniper 155 utilizes a 155 cc (9.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17.9 HP (13.1 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14.4 Nm (10.6 lb-ft) at 800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 115.5 HP per liter and a 8,700 rpm working window between peak torque (800 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Sniper 155 measures 119 kg (262 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.65 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 795 mm (31.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,290 mm (50.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5.4-liter (1.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
115.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.65 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
800–9,500 rpm
Standover Height
795 mm (31.3 in)
Engine
Displacement155.0 ccm (9.46 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power17.9 HP (13.1 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque14.4 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 10.6 ft.lbs) @ 800 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke58.0 x 58.7 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-disc
Chassis
Frame TypeBackbone
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionUnit swingarm
Wheelbase1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/80-17
Rear Tyre120/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.119.0 kg (262.4 pounds)
Seat Height795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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