2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 revealed, Specs, Videos and Image Gallery inside

Modified On Dec 10, 2015 12:00 AM By Naveen Soni for Yamaha YZF R15

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After launching the revolutionary YZF-25 in the many Asian markets, Yamaha has revealed more exciting YZF-R3 for Europe. The bike will be exhibited at the 72nd EICMA motorcycle show and will be launched in selected European countries along with the US by the early 2015.

 

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The 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 shares the designing with its younger sibling- R25, however, gets a bigger 321cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC 8V, parallel-twin motor. The new engine gets R-series technology, which features forged pistons, low-friction cylinders, carburized con rods, direct-drive camshaft and much more. Powered by electronic fuel injection, it churns out 41.4bhp of maximum power at 10,750rpm along with a peak torque of 29.6Nm at 9,000rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox for smooth transmission and has only electric starting system.

 

 

Bolted on a light weight Diamond frame, the new Yamaha R3 weighs only 166.9 kg, which gives it excellent power to weight ratio compared to many other bikes in the respective segment. It comes with a full body fairing with racing graphics, split headlights, large wind shield and 3 amazing colour options- Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver, Raven (Black) and Rapid Red . The sleek rear profile and the sporty short muffler gel well with the overall styling. The bike gets all the supersport features like- clip-ons, split seat, rear shifted foot pegs, dual disc brakes with ABS and light weight alloys with wide 110/70 and 140/70 section front and rear tyres respectively.

 

 

The new Yamaha R3 will compete with other faired machines in the respective category like- Honda CBR300R and Kawasaki Ninja 300.

 

2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 Specifications:

 

Engine
Type 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valves, parallel-twin
Displacement 321cc
Bore x stroke 68.0mm x 44.1mm
Compression ratio 11.2 : 1
Maximum power 41.4bhp @10,750rpm
Maximum torque 29.6Nm @9,000rpm
Fuel system Fuel Injection
Ignition system TCI
Starter system Electric
Lubrication system Wet sump
Clutch type Wet, Multiple Disc
Transmission system Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission Chain
Chassis
Frame Diamond
Front suspension system Telescopic forks
Rear suspension system Monocross suspension with Swingarm
Front travel 130mm
Rear travel 125mm
Front brake 298 mm, Single disc
Rear brake 220 mm, single disc
Front tyre 110/70-17M/C 54H (Tubeless)
Rear tyre 140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)
Dimensions
Length 2,090mm
Width 720mm
Height 1,135mm
Wheel base 1,380mm
Seat height 780mm
Ground clearance 160mm
Trail 95mm
Curb weight 166.9 kg
Fuel tank capacity 14.0 L
Oil tank capacity 2.4 L


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