If this latest update is to be believed, the highly awaited Yamaha YZF-R3 may be closer to its India launch. This latest spy image suggests that this latest twin cylinder motorcycle was spotted somewhere near Navi Mumbai and appeared to be almost ready to reach the dealerships. A test mule of this upcoming motorcycle was spotted early last month. As we reported earlier, the new Yamaha YZF-R3 may reach the Indian showrooms by September 2015. Our sources also indicated 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.
The Yamaha YZF-R3 is already available in many international market and is powered by a newly developed engine and equipped with a lightweight chassis. The 321cc inline two-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor on the YZF-R3 puts up a healthy 42PS of power and 29.6Nm of torque and 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.
The showroom ready motorcycle reportedly spotted in Navi Mumbai, India
Here are the technical specifications of the upcoming Yamaha YZF-R3:
| 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 |
Image Source: Bike Advice
Yamaha YZF R25 will be more suitable for indian market. (R3 is outbof my budget)
One of our sources indicated the approximate price to us. We hope Yamaha brings in the R3 at that price tag.
2.95 exshowroom??? From wer did u get that thing????? How come they priced under 3lk if it comes as a ckd unit?? If that’s true then z250 will disappear from Indian market and then the ninja 300 also…
Very good bike