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2024 Yamaha YZF-R3
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Key Features

Yamaha YZF-R3 High revving 321cc EU5 engine - With a compression ratio of 11.2:1, double overhead cams (DOHC) and four-valve cylinder heads, the 321cc two-cylinder motor is designed for quick-revving performance and high-rpm efficiency. With a maximum power output of 30.9 kW (42PS) at 10.750 rpm, the R3’s potent EU5 engine delivers thrilling acceleration with an exciting ride and a broad spread of power.
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High revving 321cc EU5 engine

With a compression ratio of 11.2:1, double overhead cams (DOHC) and four-valve cylinder heads, the 321cc two-cylinder motor is designed for quick-revving performance and high-rpm efficiency. With a maximum power output of 30.9 kW (42PS) at 10.750 rpm, the R3’s potent EU5 engine delivers thrilling acceleration with an exciting ride and a broad spread of power.

Yamaha YZF-R3 M1 inspired body with Icon Blue colour scheme - Featuring radical bodywork inspired by the race-winning YZR-M1 – and available in a duo-tone Icon Blue colour scheme – this is the sharpest R3 ever built. The central M1-style air duct gives a pure race-bred look – and with a high overall specification and idealised 50/50 weight distribution, the R3 is ready to thrill you on the road and track.
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M1 inspired body with Icon Blue colour scheme

Featuring radical bodywork inspired by the race-winning YZR-M1 – and available in a duo-tone Icon Blue colour scheme – this is the sharpest R3 ever built. The central M1-style air duct gives a pure race-bred look – and with a high overall specification and idealised 50/50 weight distribution, the R3 is ready to thrill you on the road and track.

Yamaha YZF-R3 Aggressive R1-inspired face - With its glaring face, this bike is pure R-Series, and features an aggressive front fairing and a race-type screen inspired by the iconic R1. Dual LED headlights and a central air duct work with the cross-layered fairing panels to maximise cooling airflow for the EU5 engine, making this the most outstanding supersport in the 300cc A2 licence class.
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Aggressive R1-inspired face

With its glaring face, this bike is pure R-Series, and features an aggressive front fairing and a race-type screen inspired by the iconic R1. Dual LED headlights and a central air duct work with the cross-layered fairing panels to maximise cooling airflow for the EU5 engine, making this the most outstanding supersport in the 300cc A2 licence class.

Yamaha YZF-R3 Lightweight A2-license supersport bike - Whether you're an A2 licence rider or someone who wants the ultimate lightweight supersport, the R3 has the technology, performance and style that you're looking for. Developed using the same no-compromise philosophy that goes into every R-Series model, this bike's race-bred DNA is built to thrill.
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Lightweight A2-license supersport bike

Whether you're an A2 licence rider or someone who wants the ultimate lightweight supersport, the R3 has the technology, performance and style that you're looking for. Developed using the same no-compromise philosophy that goes into every R-Series model, this bike's race-bred DNA is built to thrill.

Yamaha YZF-R3 Slim and lightweight sports chassis - The compact and lightweight chassis is manufactured from high tensile steel tubing that gives an optimum balance of strength and rigidity. For sporty and agile handling characteristics the R3's short wheelbase gives outstanding agility – while the near 50/50 front/rear weight distribution and accessible seat height deliver a confident and balanced ride.
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Slim and lightweight sports chassis

The compact and lightweight chassis is manufactured from high tensile steel tubing that gives an optimum balance of strength and rigidity. For sporty and agile handling characteristics the R3's short wheelbase gives outstanding agility – while the near 50/50 front/rear weight distribution and accessible seat height deliver a confident and balanced ride.

Yamaha YZF-R3 R1 inspired dual LED headlights - The front fairing is equipped with R1-style headlights that underline the R3's strong genetic links with Yamaha’s larger R-Series supersport models. Utilising bright and long-lasting LED technology, the dual headlights produce excellent visibility and illumination with minimal power draw – and give the bike a radical race-bred look.
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R1 inspired dual LED headlights

The front fairing is equipped with R1-style headlights that underline the R3's strong genetic links with Yamaha’s larger R-Series supersport models. Utilising bright and long-lasting LED technology, the dual headlights produce excellent visibility and illumination with minimal power draw – and give the bike a radical race-bred look.

Yamaha YZF-R3 37 mm KYB inverted front forks - The R3 features 37 mm KYB inverted forks with optimised spring and damping settings. This design gives a large surface area for the sliding tube that ensures high levels of fork rigidity for sporty front-end feel and feedback without losing real-world comfort – and the special top clamp reinforces the radical YZR-M1 inspired style.
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37 mm KYB inverted front forks

The R3 features 37 mm KYB inverted forks with optimised spring and damping settings. This design gives a large surface area for the sliding tube that ensures high levels of fork rigidity for sporty front-end feel and feedback without losing real-world comfort – and the special top clamp reinforces the radical YZR-M1 inspired style.

Yamaha YZF-R3 Low fuel tank and handlebar position - Thanks to the low fuel tank design and low handlebars, the R3's ergonomics give a pure supersport riding experience. As well as being extremely comfortable, the riding position makes it easy to grip the machine with your knees for improved confidence, especially when you’re tucking in close to the bodywork for maximum aerodynamic efficiency.
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Low fuel tank and handlebar position

Thanks to the low fuel tank design and low handlebars, the R3's ergonomics give a pure supersport riding experience. As well as being extremely comfortable, the riding position makes it easy to grip the machine with your knees for improved confidence, especially when you’re tucking in close to the bodywork for maximum aerodynamic efficiency.

Yamaha YZF-R3 Lightweight wheels and supersport tyres - Featuring five pairs of thin cast spokes that complement the bike's sleek R-Series image, the 17-inch wheels are fitted with a 110/70-17 radial front tyre and a wide 140/70-17 radial rear tyre. These cast aluminium wheels with light hollow axles are both strong and stylish, while also minimising unsprung weight for refined handling performance.
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Lightweight wheels and supersport tyres

Featuring five pairs of thin cast spokes that complement the bike's sleek R-Series image, the 17-inch wheels are fitted with a 110/70-17 radial front tyre and a wide 140/70-17 radial rear tyre. These cast aluminium wheels with light hollow axles are both strong and stylish, while also minimising unsprung weight for refined handling performance.

Yamaha YZF-R3 Powerful braking system with ABS - The 298 mm floating-mount front disc brake ensures excellent stopping power with plenty of feel at the lever, while a 220 mm floating disc handles the braking performance at the rear. And with its ABS anti-lock braking system, the R3 rider can ride confidently – even when traction is reduced in wet or slippery conditions.
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Powerful braking system with ABS

The 298 mm floating-mount front disc brake ensures excellent stopping power with plenty of feel at the lever, while a 220 mm floating disc handles the braking performance at the rear. And with its ABS anti-lock braking system, the R3 rider can ride confidently – even when traction is reduced in wet or slippery conditions.

Yamaha YZF-R3 Balanced 50/50 weight distribution - Thanks to the engine placement and overall machine dimensions, the R3 features a near 50/50 front/rear weight distribution – widely regarded as being the ideal set up for supersport bikes – giving precise handling performance, easy agility and plenty of feedback from the road.
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Balanced 50/50 weight distribution

Thanks to the engine placement and overall machine dimensions, the R3 features a near 50/50 front/rear weight distribution – widely regarded as being the ideal set up for supersport bikes – giving precise handling performance, easy agility and plenty of feedback from the road.

Yamaha YZF-R3 Digital multi-function instruments - The R3 features multi-function LCD instruments that display information on gear position, fuel capacity, real time and average fuel economy. There’s also a water temp gauge, clock, oil change indicator and trip meter – all presented in a clean, modern layout.
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Digital multi-function instruments

The R3 features multi-function LCD instruments that display information on gear position, fuel capacity, real time and average fuel economy. There’s also a water temp gauge, clock, oil change indicator and trip meter – all presented in a clean, modern layout.

R-World is calling. And when you see how much the R3 has got to offer you'll know that this is your kind of bike. Its high-revving 321cc engine gives you outstanding acceleration – and its class-leading quality, next generation Icon Blue colour scheme and aggressive styling confirms the R3 as Yamaha's ultimate lightweight Supersport. The R3’s slim and athletic bodywork features a central air intake that’s inspired by Yamaha’s iconic race-winning M1 MotoGP® machine. Its radical good looks, aerodynamic race-bred fairing and aggressive dual LED headlights underline its pure R-Series DNA, making it the most desirable 300 on the road or track. High-specification 37 mm KYB inverted front forks ensure precise suspension feel and feedback – and the combination of a low fuel tank and low handlebars gives the R3 an ergonomic riding position with plenty of comfort together with precise control. You are now ready to enter R/World.

Engine

ENGINE TYPE
4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
DISPLACEMENT
321cc
BORE X STROKE
68.0 × 44.1 mm
COMPRESSION RATION
11,2 : 1
RATED OUTPUT
30,9 kW (42,0PS) @ 10.750 rpm
MAX. TORQUE
29,5 Nm (3,0 kg-m) @ 9.000 rpm
LUBRICATION
Wet sump
FUEL SUPPL
Fuel Injection
CERTIFICATION
Euro 5
CLUTCH
Wet, Multiple Disc
GEARBOX
6 Speed
FINAL DRIVE
Chain
IGNITION
TCI
STARTING
Electric

Chassis

FRAME
Diamond
FRONT SUSPENSION
Telescopic forks
FRONT SUSPENSION STROKE
130 mm
FRONT BRAKE
Hydraulic single disc, Ø298 mm
REAR SUSPENSION
Swingarm
REAR SUSPENSION STROKE
125 mm
REAR BRAKE
Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm
FRONT TYRE
110/70 R17M/C 54H Tubeless
REAR TYRE
140/70 R17M/C 66H Tubeless

Dimensions

LENGTH
2.090 mm
WIDTH
730 mm
HEIGHT
1140 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE
160 mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT
169 kg
USABLE TANK VOLUME
14.0 L
WHEELBASE
1.380 mm
SEAT HEIGHT
780 mm

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