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Yamaha YZF R3 Real-World Review: In Pictures

The Yamaha YZF R3 is fast, looks good and is a hoot to ride as well. But the price is where all the good work comes undone. Only if there was a way for Yamaha to price it right!
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By Kingshuk Dutta

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Published on March 29, 2024

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  • 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.

 

Also Read: Yamaha YZF R3 Real-World Review

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The R3 is a sharp-looking machine. But at first glance, you may mistake it to be the R15

 

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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

 

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The ergonomics on the R3 isn't too sporty, unlike on the R15

 

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Slapping on tank pads will be a good idea! It helps you grip the tank better

 

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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

 

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The Yamaha R3 builds up speed quickly and loves to be ridden hard

 

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Show it a corner and see how it makes you smile under the helmet

 

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The Dunlop Sportmax tyres are good for the road but for track days, you could look at grippier rubber

 

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The black and white LCD console looks and feels old-school

 

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The R3 does have some solid rivals in the segment like the Aprilia RS 457, KTM RC 390 and the Kawasaki Ninja 400

 

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If only Yamaha could price the R3 better! At Rs. 4.65 lakh (ex-showroom), it is eye-wateringly expensive

 

SpecificationsYamaha YZF R3
Displacement321 cc
Engine Liquid-cooled parallel-twin
Max Power41 bhp at 10,750 rpm
Peak Torque29.5 Nm at 9,000 rpm
Gearbox6-speed
Chassis TypeDiamond frame
Seat Height 780 mm
Ground Clearance 160 mm
Front Suspension37 mm USD fork | 130 mm travel
Rear SuspensionMonoshock | 125 mm travel
Fuel Capacity14 litres
Kerb Weight169 kg
Front Brake298 mm disc (ABS)
Rear Brake220 mm disc (ABS)
Front Tyre110/70-R17
Rear Tyre140/70-R17
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