When the Yamaha YZF-R3 was released in India in 2015, Yamaha had already made a name for itself as the nation’s top sports bike manufacturer. However, the Yamaha R3 didn’t generate a lot of sales because of its exorbitant price of Rs 3.25 lakh. The bike cost more than competitors like the KTM RC 390 and TVS Apache RR310 at its most recent estimated price of Rs. 3.51 lakh.
The pandemic caused preparations to be delayed, which delayed the production of the Yamaha R3’s BS6 variant. R3 may be relaunched in India by Diwali 2022, according to sources. Pricing for R3 needs to be adjusted if it’s to become a best-seller. It must also compete with fresh rivals like the freshly released BMW G310RR, which costs about Rs 20k more than the TVS Apache RR310.
Yamaha R3 Specification
Over time, Yamaha has sought to lighten the R3’s load in an effort to increase its power-to-weight ratio. Performance is enhanced by a lightweight profile on both racetracks and congested city streets. Modifications to the chassis and the adoption of pistons that are lighter but stronger are among the changes. The 2022 R3 weighs 170 kg when wet, which is lighter than the RC 390 and RR 310. The low 780 mm seat height, which improves balance and handling, is another benefit.
The Yamaha R3 comes standard with preload-adjustable monocross rear suspension and front USD forks. Brake disc sizes for the front and rear are 298 mm and 220 mm, respectively. Dual channels for ABS are the norm. The bike has 17-inch wheels on both ends, with 110/70 front and 140/70 rear tyres.
A 321cc liquid-cooled, DOHC engine that develops 40.4 horsepower at 10,750 rpm and 29.4 Nm at 9,000 rpm powers the motorcycle. It is connected to a 6-speed slipper clutch transmission. Advanced cylinder structure and high-rev architecture combine to provide smooth, vibration-free rides even at high speeds.
2022 Yamaha R3 Features
This year, Yamaha released the R3 2022 in a number of foreign territories. A number of improvements, including additional colour options, have been made since the bike was discontinued in India. The 2022 R3 has an elegant, aerodynamic appearance that was influenced by the MotoGP YZR-M1.
Twin LED headlamps, a central airduct for quick engine cooling, a small windscreen, sporty rearview mirrors positioned on the front cowl, turn indicators mounted on the side fairings, a sculpted fuel tank, a split seat design, and an upswept exhaust are a few more prominent characteristics.
The Yamaha R3 is built for racing, having low-set handlebars and rear-set footpegs. The motorcycle has a fully digital instrument panel that shows information about the gasoline tank, the gear selection, the water temperature, the average and real-time fuel economy, the trip metre, and the time
