When the world was waiting for Yamaha’s new quarter-litre motorcycle, the YZF-R25, the Japanese manufacturer revealed something even more special. Yamaha has expanded its YZF range of motorcycles with the introduction of the all new YZF-R3. The Yamaha YZF-R3 has been introduced to fill the gap between the YZF-R125 and the YZF-R6 in the European market. The new motorcycle also qualifies for the lightweight A2-licence category supersport bike. Yamaha has introduced the YZF-R25 to compete against the KTM RC390 in the European market.
Yamaha claims that the new YZF-R3 will benefit from the newly developed engine and a lightweight chassis. At the heart of the new Yamaha YZF-R3 is a 321cc inline, two-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that puts out 42PS of power and 29.6Nm of torque. The engine comes paired with 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.
The YZF-R3 also gets a compact and lightweight chassis that is manufactured from high tensile steel tubing that gives an optimum balance of strength and rigidity. The braking power is provided by a large diameter 298mm front disc and a 220mm rear disc which come with ABS as standard. The Yamaha YZF-R3 will be available in two colour shades – Race Blue and Midnight Black.
Here is the technical chart of the new 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 |
We feel that Yamaha has developed the YZF-R3 for the developed markets while the developing markets are more likely to receive the YZF-R25. How far is this assumption true? That is something that only Yamaha can answer.
Which motorcycle would you like to see in India – YZF-R3 or the YZF-R25? Share your thoughts and opinions with us through comments below. Stay tuned to Motoroids for more updates from motoring industry.
