Yamaha YZF-R3

Yamaha YZF-R3
A blue sports motorcycle facing the camera with a racetrack in the back
Parent companyYamaha Corporation
Production2015–present
AssemblyIndonesia: Karawang, West Java (Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing)
Brazil: Guarulhos, São Paulo (Yamaha Motor da Amazônia) (since 2022)
ClassSport bike
Engine320.3 cc (19.55 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC 180° inline-twin
Bore / stroke68.0 mm × 44.1 mm (2.68 in × 1.74 in)
Compression ratio11.2:1
Top speed181 km/h (112 mph) (Estimated)[1] 166 km/h (103 mph)[2]
Power31 kW (42 hp) @ 10,750 rpm (claimed)[3] 27.4 kW (36.7 hp) @ 10,750 rpm (rear wheel)[2]
Torque21.8 lb⋅ft (29.6 N⋅m) @ 9,000 rpm (claimed)[3] 19.8 lb⋅ft (26.8 N⋅m) @ 9,100 rpm (rear wheel)[2]
Transmission6-speed constant mesh
Frame typeSteel diamond
SuspensionFront: 41 mm telescopic fork
Rear: swingarm
BrakesFront: Single 298 mm hydraulic disc
Rear: Single 220 mm hydraulic disc
TiresFront: 110/70-17H
Rear: 140/70-17H
Rake, trail25°, 95 mm (3.7 in)
DimensionsL: 2,090 mm (82 in)
W: 735 mm (28.9 in)
H: 1,140 mm (45 in)
Seat height780 mm (31 in)
Weight167 kg (368 lb)[4] (wet)
Fuel capacity14.0 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal)
Oil capacity2.1–2.5 L (2.2–2.6 US qt)
Fuel consumption4.2–4.9 L/100 km; 67–58 mpg‑imp (56–48 mpg‑US)[5][6]
RelatedYamaha MT-03
Yamaha YZF-R25
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The Yamaha YZF-R3, commonly R3, is a 321 cc (19.6 cu in) parallel-twin sport bike made by Yamaha since 2015. The R3 and the R25 are the first Yamaha twins with an offset cylinder design.[7]

The YZF-R3 was updated for 2019. The update brought a new fairing design, KYB upside down forks and the clip-on handlebars lowered by 22mm. The update also saw a revised fuel tank cover to improve cornering capability, as well as a full LCD display, replacing the analogue needle in the old model. The 2019 model was available in 3 different colours: Yamaha Black, Icon Blue and the 60th Anniversary Edition colours, which featured a special white, red and gold livery. [8]

In 2024, Yamaha unveiled the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R3. This included a brand new fairing design with integrated winglets for aerodynamics, an Assist and Slipper clutch and further electronic updates to the bikes LCD instrumentation. The bike carried on the same engine from its predecessors.

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  4. ^ Montano, Thomas (March 20, 2015). "2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 – FIRST RIDE REVIEW". Cycle World. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
  5. ^ "2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 Review | 12 Fast Facts". Ultimate Motorcycling. 2017-06-13. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  6. ^ "2015 Yamaha R3 Comparison". Motorcycle USA. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
  7. ^ Shields, Matthew (May 22, 2015). "Review: 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3". CycleOnline.com.au. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
  8. ^ "New Yamaha YZF-R3 brings MotoGP aggression to the A2 class". Motorcycle News. 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2020-02-23.