It seems like the wait for the highly anticipated Yamaha YZF-R3 is about to be over. Although officially unconfirmed, if the recent reports are to be believed, this entry-level performance product from the Japanese manufacturer would debut in the Indian market on August 11, 2015. There are no reports about the MT-25/MT-03 naked roadster.
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Yamaha has equipped the new YZF-R3 with a newly developed engine and a lightweight chassis. The YZF-R3 is powered by a 321cc inline two-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that delivers 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 Yamaha YZF-R3 will be available in two colour shades – Race Blue and Midnight Black.
| 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 are really excited to hear this update and really look forward to August 11, 2015 when the motorcycle will be officially unveiled for Indian aficionados.
Source: BikeIndia