Yamaha YZF R3 Real-World Review: In Pictures
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Highlights
- We ride the Yamaha YZF R3 in real world conditions
- It is an excellent corner-carving machine
- Great motorcycle but let down by its price
Photography: Arvind Salhan
The Yamaha YZF R3 needs no introduction! After all, it won the Performance Motorcycle of the Year (under 500 cc) at 2024 car&bike Awards, fending off tough competition from the Triumph Speed 400, TVS Apache RTR 310, KTM 390 Duke and its own sibling, the MT-03. While we did ride the motorcycle on two occasions before, first at Buddh International Circuit for the media ride and then at Madras International Circuit for the two-wheeler jury round of car&bike Awards and the motorcycle did well to impress us with its on-track performance and handling. But I recently spent some time with the R3, riding it on traffic-laden roads of Delhi to see how it does as a daily ride. And well, it’s been a revelation.
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![Yamaha YZF R3 2](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_2_739eba3b12.jpg)
The R3 is a sharp-looking machine. But at first glance, you may mistake it to be the R15
![Yamaha YZF R3 6](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_6_1e04ff81bc.jpg)
Few design cues on the R3 remind you of the iconic R1
Also Read: Yamaha YZF R3 Wins Performance Motorcycle of The Year (under 500 cc) at 2024 car&bike Awards
![Yamaha YZF R3 34](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_34_260d6ca458.jpg)
The ergonomics on the R3 isn't too sporty, unlike on the R15
![Yamaha YZF R3 17](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_17_269c1bfc8f.jpg)
Slapping on tank pads will be a good idea! It helps you grip the tank better
![Yamaha YZF R3 21](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_21_9bb244f155.jpg)
The 321 cc parallel-twin motor is high-revving and vibey. It makes 41 bhp at 10,750 rpm along with 29.5 Nm at 9,000 rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox
![Yamaha YZF R3 30](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_30_645f99f669.jpg)
The Yamaha R3 builds up speed quickly and loves to be ridden hard
![Yamaha YZF R3 25](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_25_6826f2ddad.jpg)
Show it a corner and see how it makes you smile under the helmet
![Yamaha YZF R3 28](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_28_bd2843b60c.jpg)
The Dunlop Sportmax tyres are good for the road but for track days, you could look at grippier rubber
![Yamaha YZF R3 18](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_18_acd56fb79b.jpg)
The black and white LCD console looks and feels old-school
![Yamaha YZF R3 31](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_31_07982becb0.jpg)
The R3 does have some solid rivals in the segment like the Aprilia RS 457, KTM RC 390 and the Kawasaki Ninja 400
![Yamaha YZF R3 14](https://images.carandbike.com/cms/Yamaha_YZF_R3_14_3ff03d83ab.jpg)
If only Yamaha could price the R3 better! At Rs. 4.65 lakh (ex-showroom), it is eye-wateringly expensive
Specifications | Yamaha YZF R3 |
Displacement | 321 cc |
Engine | Liquid-cooled parallel-twin |
Max Power | 41 bhp at 10,750 rpm |
Peak Torque | 29.5 Nm at 9,000 rpm |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
Chassis Type | Diamond frame |
Seat Height | 780 mm |
Ground Clearance | 160 mm |
Front Suspension | 37 mm USD fork | 130 mm travel |
Rear Suspension | Monoshock | 125 mm travel |
Fuel Capacity | 14 litres |
Kerb Weight | 169 kg |
Front Brake | 298 mm disc (ABS) |
Rear Brake | 220 mm disc (ABS) |
Front Tyre | 110/70-R17 |
Rear Tyre | 140/70-R17 |
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