Yamaha YZF-R3 explained

Parent Company:Yamaha Corporation
Production:2015–present
Assembly:Indonesia: Karawang, West Java (Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing)
Brazil: Guarulhos, São Paulo (Yamaha Motor da Amazônia) (since 2022)
Class:Sport bike
Engine: liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC 180° inline-twin
Compression:11.2:1
Top Speed: (Estimated)
Power: @ 10,750 rpm (claimed) @ 10,750 rpm (rear wheel)
Torque: @ 9,000 rpm (claimed) @ 9,100 rpm (rear wheel)
Transmission:6-speed constant mesh
Frame:Steel diamond
Suspension:Front: 41 mm telescopic fork
Rear: swingarm
Brakes:Front: Single 298 mm hydraulic disc
Rear: Single 220 mm hydraulic disc
Tires:Front: 110/70-17H
Rear: 140/70-17H
Rake Trail:25°,
Abbr:on

The Yamaha YZF-R3, commonly R3, is a parallel-twin sport bike made by Yamaha since 2015. The R3 and the R25 are the first Yamaha twins with an offset cylinder design.[1]

The YZF-R3 was updated for 2019.[2]

Design

The Yamaha R3 is an entry-level sport motorcycle in the same range as other 250–400 cc motorcycles like the Kawasaki Ninja 300, Honda CBR300R, and KTM 390 series.[3] It has some design similarity to the R25, such as the engine.[4] The engine uses a downdraft induction fuel injection system, and the 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels reduce unsprung weight.[5] 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.[6]

Performance

The 2015 R3 has a braking distance of 40 meters from 100-0 kph. According to some reviewers, the braking system is not powerful enough to match the engine power, and is also prone to fishtailing under hard braking (non ABS).[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Review: 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3. Shields . Matthew . CycleOnline.com.au . September 5, 2017. May 22, 2015.
  2. Web site: New Yamaha YZF-R3 brings MotoGP aggression to the A2 class. 2018-10-10. Motorcycle News. en. 2020-02-23.
  3. News: Yamaha R3 Review- Pros, Cons, Specs & Ratings. 2017-01-31. BestBeginnerMotorcycles. 2017-09-14. en-US.
  4. News: 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 Review 12 Fast Facts. 2017-06-13. Ultimate Motorcycling. 2017-10-04. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 Supersport Motorcycle – Photo Gallery, Video, Specs, Features, Offers, Inventory and more. Yamaha. 2017-09-13.
  6. Web site: 2018 Yamaha R3 BS-IV launch, price, deliveries, details, specifications, engine, design and more – Autocar India. autocarindia.com. en. 2018-03-08.
  7. News: Yamaha YZF-R3: 4,000km Long Term Review. ZigWheels.com. 2017-09-14.