Yamaha India Just Imported R3 from Indonesia For Research And Development Purpose

European model shown

Just few days ago we said Yamaha R3 could be nice contender for our market, and now we come to know that Yamaha India have actually imported total 2 YZF R3 from India though its for R&D purpose but make no mistake its first sign that Yamaha have intentions to brought this bike in our country , Earlier Yamaha also had imported R25 for R&D purpose that invoke bit confusion which bike R25 or R3 ?.

Inspecting current market condition we can conclude that R3 is more sensible bike. Design wise both bikes almost matches in dimensions and looks both employs parallel twin motors. Biggest change is displacement of motors,R25 is 249 cc makes 36 bhp compare to this r3 is in different league, with 321cc motor producing about astonishing 43 bhp with peak torque about 29Nm.

R3 Transportation Documents from Indonesia to India

Speaking of competition KTM's RC 390 and Kawasaki's Ninja 300 are main rivals of YZF r3 in India , while 39bhp Ninja 300 is clearly underpowered compare to R3. If that's now enough R3 can even take down 45 bhp KTM's RC 390 because it only have single cylinder motor , where R3's peaky parallel twin's power plant produces its peak power at 10 k territory and able to pull till 13k! This gives it clear advantage at top end performance, where ktm's single is Mid range monster but at top of rev rage engine gives up at around 170 kmph.

But still its interesting to see which will get crown for 0-100 acceleration mark.

come to point of imported R3, each unit costing around 1.90 lakh which is clearly pointing production machine will stay under 3 lakh which is enticing. And very close to RC390's tag, Most likely Yamaha will bring YZF R3 via CKD kit with standard ABS.

This bike will spiritual successor to excellent R15 which known for its excellent dynamics. Knowing that there are many riders looking for upgrade from R15 Yamaha will most likely launch YZF R3 in this years ending or first quarter of 2016

Engine

Engine type	2-Cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Displacement	321cc
Bore x stroke	68.0 mm x 44.1 mm
Compression ratio	11.2 : 1
Maximum power	30.9 kW (42.0PS) @ 10,750 rpm
Maximum Torque	29.6 Nm (3.0 kg-m) @ 9,000 rpm
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Clutch Type	Wet, Multiple Disc
Carburettor	Fuel Injection
Ignition system	TCI
Starter system	Electric
Transmission system	Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission	Chain

Chassis

Frame	Diamond
Front suspension system	Telescopic forks
Front travel	130 mm
Caster Angle	25º
Trail	95 mm
Rear suspension system	Swingarm
Rear Travel	125 mm
Front brake	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm
Front tyre	110/70-17M/C 54H (Tubeless)
Rear tyre	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)

Dimensions

Overall length	2,090 mm
Overall width	720 mm
Overall height	1,135 mm
Seat height	780 mm
Wheel base	1,380 mm
Minimum ground clearance	160 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank)	169 kg
Fuel tank capacity	14.0 L
Oil tank capacity	2.4 L

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Sunday 18 January 2015