The Yamaha YZF-R3, commonly known as the R3, is a sport motorcycle that
has been manufactured by Yamaha since 2015. A first for Yamaha twins,
the other being R25, the R3 uses an offset cylinder design. The YZF-R3 was
updated for 2019. The bike can reach 0–60 km/h (0–37 mph) in less
than 3 seconds, and 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 5.5 seconds. The 2015 R3
has a braking distance of 131.5 feet from 100–0 km/h
(62–0 mph).
The Yamaha R3 is an entry level sport motorcycle,designed
to compete with rivals in 250-400 cc sector, such as the Kawasaki
Ninja 300, Honda CBR300R, and KTM 390 series. It is designed as a
well-balanced sport motorcycle, with some design similarity to R25, such
as engine (which is bored out). With a low seat height, the windscreen
sufficiently deflects the wind overhead. The 321 cc performance oriented
engine is lightweight, powerful, and has a wide power band. Most of the power
can be found from 7,000 rpm to redline (12,500 rpm approx.). The
engine uses a downdraft induction fuel injection system and the 10-spoke cast
aluminum wheels reduce unsprung weight. The cylinders are
all-aluminum. For 2017, the YZF-R3 offers optional ABS. The 2018 Model has
dual channel ABS and is EURO IV compliant.
