The Yamaha WR155R costs ₱180,000 SRP in the Philippines in 2026, up from ₱169,000 when it launched here in September 2020. It is Yamaha’s small dual-sport: a 155cc liquid-cooled single with variable valve actuation, a six-speed manual gearbox, 245 mm of ground clearance and a 21-inch front wheel. It is light at 134 kg and genuinely capable on broken roads and dirt. The catch is the seat. At 880 mm it is 100 mm taller than a Honda ADV 160, and many riders will not get both feet down. If you want to find out whether you can live with that before spending ₱180,000, renting one costs ₱1,200 a day — a cheap way to check before you commit.
WR155R price in the Philippines (2026)
| Yamaha WR155R (2026) | ₱180,000 SRP, one variant, Blue or Black |
|---|---|
| Typical financing example | ₱36,000 down, around ₱4,673 a month over 36 months |
| Other listed figure | ₱180,900 (one dealer listing) |
| Launch price (September 2020) | ₱169,000 |
| Renting one in Manila | ₱1,200 a day at Rent2Ride Manila |
The ₱180,000 figure is the one ZigWheels and Carmudi carry for the 2026 WR155R, the same in Manila, Cebu and Davao. MotoDeal’s dealer listing shows ₱180,900. The ₱900 difference is small enough to be a dealer rounding or a documentation fee, but it is a reminder that the price you are quoted is the one that counts.
One honest caveat: we could not confirm the price on Yamaha Motor Philippines’ own website, which does not expose a product page we could read, and we found no Yamaha price announcement for the WR155R since launch, so we cannot say exactly when the ₱11,000 rise from ₱169,000 happened. Ask a Yamaha 3S shop for the current cash price and whether they have stock — a niche model can be thin on the ground even while it is still listed.
Financing terms vary by dealer and by the month’s promo. The example above is a published one that assumes a 25% downpayment, useful as a benchmark rather than a quote. Registration, insurance and the first service are usually on top.
WR155 or WR155R — and is it still sold?
The official name is WR155R. “WR155” and “WR 155” are what most people search and what our fleet page calls it; they are the same motorcycle. WR is Yamaha’s dual-sport and enduro family. The 155 shares its engine family with the MT-15 and R15 — the same 155cc liquid-cooled single with variable valve actuation — but tuned for slightly less power and torque for off-road use.
It is still listed as a current model in 2026 by the major Philippine price sites, with the same single variant and the same two colors it launched with. We found no discontinuation notice, and no announced update since 2020 either, so a well-kept used one from the early years is essentially the same machine as a new one.
WR155R specifications
| Engine | 155cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 4-valve, fuel-injected, VVA |
|---|---|
| Power / torque | 16.7 PS at 10,000 rpm · 14.3 Nm at 6,500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual, chain drive |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle |
| Front suspension | 41 mm KYB telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Linked Monocross, preload-adjustable |
| Brakes | Wave discs front and rear, no ABS |
| Wheels | 21-inch front · 18-inch rear, aluminum rims, dual-purpose tires |
| Seat height | 880 mm |
| Curb weight | 134 kg |
| Fuel tank | 8.1 liters |
| Ground clearance | 245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm |
These are the Philippine launch figures. Top Gear Philippines’ earlier report on the Indonesian launch quoted 16 hp, 14.4 Nm, 135 kg and a 34.9-inch (about 886 mm) seat — close enough to be rounding and measurement method, but worth knowing if you see different numbers elsewhere. Some listing sites also credit the WR155R with ABS, traction control and riding modes. It has none of them; no launch source supports those entries.
The headline is the combination of 134 kg and 245 mm of clearance. That is about the weight of an ADV 160 with 80 mm more ground clearance, and the 21-inch front wheel rolls over ruts and potholes that would stop a scooter’s 14-inch front wheel.
What a dual-sport is good for in the Philippines
A dual-sport is a road-legal motorcycle built to keep going when the road stops being a road. In the Philippines that covers more riding than you might think: unpaved barangay roads, washed-out provincial stretches after typhoon season, river crossings on the way to a falls, the dirt approaches to Rizal and Bulacan trailheads, and mountain roads where the asphalt is more patch than surface. The long suspension soaks up broken concrete, the tall wheels do not drop into every pothole, and the light weight means you can pick it up yourself if it goes down in the mud.
It also handles city flooding and bad roads better than most bikes, simply because everything sits higher. That is not an invitation to ride through deep floodwater — no motorcycle should — but ankle-deep water and rough detours that would worry a scooter rider are routine on a WR.
What it is not good at is distance on fast pavement. The flat, narrow dirt-bike seat and dual-purpose tires are a compromise on long highway rides, the 8.1-liter tank is modest, and at 155cc it cannot use tolled expressways. Under DOTC Department Order 2007-38 the minimum is 400cc, and the Toll Regulatory Board applies it as an exact figure. A trip like Manila to Baguio is a national-highway ride on a WR, which is slower but often more fun.
Who the WR155R suits — and who it doesn’t
It suits a reasonably tall rider with some manual experience who wants to go where scooters cannot: trail riders starting out, provincial explorers, and anyone whose weekends end on dirt. It is also a forgiving first dual-sport, since 16.7 PS is enough to be fun but not enough to get a new off-road rider into trouble quickly.
It does not suit shorter riders, and this is the deciding factor for many buyers. An 880 mm seat is tall. The bike is narrow and the suspension sags a little under your weight, which helps, but many riders of average height will be on tiptoe at a stop, and on a cambered road or loose gravel that is where a bike tips over. We do not print a height cut-off because inseam matters more than height; sit on one, then try to hold it up on a slope, before you pay.
It is also the wrong bike for a daily city commute. There is no underseat storage, a manual clutch in EDSA gridlock is tiring, and the tall seat makes constant stop-start harder. Riders who want rough-road ability without a clutch are better served by the Honda ADV 160. Riders who want highway distance two-up should look at the Dominar 400. Complete beginners should start with an automatic; our beginner’s guide explains why.
WR155R vs ADV 160 vs Dominar 400
| Yamaha WR155R | Honda ADV 160 | Dominar 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual-sport, manual | Adventure scooter, automatic | Sports-tourer, manual |
| Engine | 155cc single | 156.9cc single | 373.3cc single |
| Power | 16.7 PS | 11.8 kW | 40 PS |
| Torque | 14.3 Nm | 14.7 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Seat height | 880 mm | 780 mm | 800 mm |
| Curb weight | 134 kg | 133 kg | 193 kg |
| Ground clearance | 245 mm | 165 mm | 157 mm |
| Fuel tank | 8.1 liters | 8.1 liters | 13 liters |
| ABS | No | Yes, single-channel | Yes, dual-channel |
| Expressway-legal | No (155cc) | No (157cc) | No (373cc) |
| New price (PH) | ₱180,000 | ₱167,400–₱174,900 | ₱208,888 |
| Rent2Ride daily rate | ₱1,200 | ₱1,200 | From ₱1,500 |
The ADV 160 is the WR’s real rival for most buyers, and the numbers are closer than the styles suggest: the same weight, the same tank, similar torque, and a lower price. The ADV wins on seat height, storage, ABS and ease in traffic. The WR wins by 80 mm of ground clearance, a 21-inch front wheel and a six-speed gearbox that lets you pick the gear for a steep, loose climb — on actual dirt, it is in a different class.
The Dominar is a different kind of bike. It has more than twice the power, ABS and a 13-liter tank for long national-highway days with a passenger, but at 193 kg with road tires it is not a bike for trails. Note that none of the three is allowed on expressways.
Running costs worth knowing
A 155cc single is cheap to run. The spec sheet lists about 1.1 liters of oil per change, and Yamaha’s 3S network services the engine family widely because it is shared with the R15 and MT-15. Two costs are specific to a dual-sport. The chain needs regular cleaning, lubing and adjustment, especially after mud or water crossings. And the 21-inch front and 18-inch rear tires are less common sizes than scooter tires, so fewer neighborhood shops stock them.
We do not print a fuel-economy figure because there is no manufacturer number for the Philippine unit and owner reports vary too widely to be useful; expect it to be economical by any standard, and noticeably thirstier when ridden hard off-road.
Rent one before you commit
A showroom sit tells you whether your feet touch. It does not tell you whether you can hold an 880 mm bike upright on a loose, sloping trail, or whether you enjoy a manual dual-sport after a full day on rough roads. A one-day rental does.
Rent2Ride Manila rents the Yamaha WR 155 for ₱1,200 a day, or ₱82 an hour for short rentals. That includes one helmet, a phone holder, 250 km of daily mileage and TPL insurance; fuel is same-to-same. The refundable deposit for the WR 155 is ₱4,000. Because it is a manual motorcycle with a tall seat, we ask that riders have genuine clutch and gearbox experience. The full fleet page shows what is available on your dates, including the ADV 160 at the same daily rate if you want to compare them back to back.
We are open daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM at Stall No. 9, Washington Street corner Urban Avenue, Makati. Filipino riders need a valid non-professional or professional license with the motorcycle restriction code. Under RA 4136, visiting riders can use a home-country license for up to 90 days from arrival; if the license is in English, an International Driving Permit is not legally required — our IDP guide covers the details. Full requirements are on the rental requirements page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Yamaha WR155R in the Philippines?
₱180,000 SRP in 2026, per ZigWheels and Carmudi; one dealer listing shows ₱180,900. It launched at ₱169,000 in September 2020. There is one variant, in Blue or Black.
Is the Yamaha WR155R still sold in the Philippines?
Yes, it is still listed as a 2026 model by Philippine price sites and dealers, and we found no discontinuation notice or announced update since 2020. Check stock with a Yamaha 3S shop, since availability of niche models varies by region.
What is the WR155R seat height?
880 mm, which is 100 mm taller than a Honda ADV 160 and 80 mm taller than a Dominar 400. The bike is narrow and the suspension sags a little under the rider, but many riders will still be on tiptoe. Sit on one before buying.
Does the Yamaha WR155R have ABS?
No. It has wave disc brakes front and rear without ABS. Some listing sites claim ABS and traction control; no launch source supports that.
Can the WR155R go on the expressway?
No. At 155cc it is far below the 400cc minimum for motorcycles on tolled expressways under DOTC Department Order 2007-38, which the Toll Regulatory Board applies as an exact figure.
Can I rent a Yamaha WR155 in Manila?
Yes. Rent2Ride Manila rents the WR 155 for ₱1,200 a day from our stall in Makati, open daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with one helmet, a phone holder, 250 km of daily mileage and TPL insurance. Manual riding experience is required.
Sources
Current price and variant from ZigWheels Philippines and Carmudi Philippines, which also supplies the financing example; the ₱180,900 listing from MotoDeal. Launch price, date, colors and core specifications from MotoPinas, 4 September 2020, with suspension and brake details from Inside Racing and RideApart. Engine family, VVA and wheel sizes from Top Gear Philippines, 4 December 2019. ADV 160 price from Top Gear Philippines, 19 January 2026. Dominar 400 price from Top Gear Philippines, 27 February 2026. Expressway displacement rule from Top Gear Philippines’ report on the TRB directive, 18 August 2018. ADV 160 and Dominar 400 specifications as verified in our guides to those models. All verified 27 October 2026. Rental rates and deposit from our own live pricing on the same date.
