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EXCLUSIVE: Yamaha YZF-R3 India launch likely to happen by September 2015

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The new Yamaha YZF-R25/YZF-R3 have been a hot topic of discussion and there have been several speculations about the arrival of these products to the Indian shores. Latest reports from our sources reveal that Yamaha will bring in the YZF-R3 for the Indian market in September 2015. There were no updates about the YZF-R25 which makes us believe that Yamaha is in no mood to stay behind its competitors and plans to lock horns with the Kawasaki Ninja 300 and the upcoming Honda CBR300R. Sources also indicate that Yamaha will price the YZF-R3 at approximately Rs 2.95 lakh (ex-showroom) which is well below Kawasaki Ninja 300’s ex-showroom tag of Rs 3.50 lakh.

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The new Yamaha YZF-R3 is powered by a newly developed engine and receives a lightweight chassis. A 321cc inline two-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor on the YZF-R3 is capable of delivering 42PS of power and 29.6Nm of torque. The engine comes mated to a constant mesh, 6-speed transmission. The R3 uses R-series technology which includes a direct-drive camshaft, forged pistons, carburized con rods, low-friction cylinders and much more. Safety net is provided by ABS that comes standard on the Yamaha YZF-R3. The motorcycle will be available in two colour shades – Race Blue and Midnight Black.

Here are the technical specifications of this upcoming motorcycle:

Engine
Engine type 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Displacement 321cc
Bore x stroke 68.0 mm x 44.1 mm
Compression ratio 11.2 : 1
Maximum power 30.9 kW (42.0PS) @ 10,750 rpm
Maximum torque 29.6 Nm (3.0 kg-m) @ 9,000 rpm
Lubrication system Wet sump
Clutch type Wet, Multiple Disc
Fuel system Fuel Injection
Ignition system TCI
Starter system Electric
Transmission system Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission Chain
Chassis
Frame Diamond
Front suspension system Telescopic forks
Front travel 130 mm
Caster angle 25º
Trail 95 mm
Rear suspension system Swingarm
Rear travel 125 mm
Front brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm
Front tyre 110/70-17M/C 54H (Tubeless)
Rear tyre 140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)
Dimensions
Overall length 2,090 mm
Overall width 720 mm
Overall height 1,135 mm
Seat height 780 mm
Wheel base 1,380 mm
Minimum ground clearance 160 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 169 kg
Fuel tank capacity 14.0 L
Oil tank capacity 2.4 L

Would you like to wait for the Yamaha YZF-R3 or would you pick up the Kawasaki Ninja 300? Or will be KTM’s pocket rocket, the RC390? Share your views with us through the comments section below.

9 thoughts on “EXCLUSIVE: Yamaha YZF-R3 India launch likely to happen by September 2015”

  1. Ideally, it should have been launched by now. Even we are awaiting the motorcycle to reach India. We hope Honda brings in the CBR300R in this financial year, if not in this calender year.

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