2026 Yamaha R3 70th Anniversary Edition has been launched globally

Only cosmetic changes, no updates mechanically or otherwise

Celebrates 70 years of Yamaha with a special red-and-white ‘speed block’ livery

A similar treatment has been given to the R125, R7, and R9 as well

Side panels have 3D effect red tiles and contrasting lower panels painted black

Gets gold colour Yamaha tuning-fork logo and dedicated “70th Anniversary” badge

Retains the standard R3’s 321cc, liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder engine making 42PS and 29.5Nm

6-speed gearbox with assist & slipper clutch part of standard fitment

Diamond frame suspended by inverted fork and monoshock, rides on 17-inch alloy wheels

Also retains the very accessible 780mm seat height, and fairly low 169kg kerb weight

Braking handled by 298mm front and 220mm rear disc, with switchable dual-channel ABS

Gets same features as standard bike: LCD console, Bluetooth connectivity, and all LED lights

Carries a modest premium, priced at $5,699 vs $5,499 for base (~Rs 5.12 lakh vs Rs 4.93 lakh)