Yamaha YZF-R3: review, history, specs

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Class: sport

Production: 2015+

Also called: Yamaha R3, Yamaha YZFR300, Yamaha YZF320

Models
Yamaha YZF-R3

2015-2018

(all markets)

Yamaha YZF-R3

2019+

(all markets)

Yamaha YZF-R3 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition

2022

(Europe, North America, Australia)

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015-2018)
Yamaha YZF-R3 (2019+)
Yamaha YZF-R3 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2015 all Name: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS

Code: 2MS1 (USA), 2MS2 (Canada); B021 (Japan), B023, B024 (Europe)

2016 all Name: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS

Code: 2MS3 (USA), 2MS4 (Canada); B021 (Japan), B02B, B02C (Europe)

2017 all Name: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS

Code: 2MS6 (Canada); B02J (Japan), BY92 (Canada)

2018 all Name: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS

Code: B02N (Japan), BR52 (Europe)

2019 all Name: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS
2020 all Name: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS
2021 all Name: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS
2022 all Name: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS; Yamaha YZF-R3 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition
2023 all Name: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS
2024 all Name: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS

Specifications

Yamaha YZF-R3: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2090 mm / 82,3 in
Overall width 720 mm / 28,3 in

730 mm / 28,7 in - from 2019

Overall height 1135 mm / 44,7 in

1140 mm / 44,9 in - from 2019

Seat height 780 mm / 30,7 in
Wheelbase 1380 mm / 54,3 in
Ground clearance 160 mm / 6,3 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 169 kg / 373 lbs

170 kg / 375 lbs - from 2019

FRAME Type Diamond (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 41 mm, 130 mm / 5,1 in

37 mm inverted telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5,1 in - from 2019

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load), 125 mm / 4,9 in
Front tire size 110/70-17M/C (54H)
Rear tire size 140/70-17M/C (66H)
Front brake Single disc, 298 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS)
Fuel capacity 14,0 l / 3,7 US gal (reserve - 3,0 l)
Trail 95 mm / 3,7 in
Fuel economy / consumption 4,2 l / 100 km (56 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 68,0 x 44,1 mm
Displacement 321 cm³ (19,58 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 42,0 hp (31,0 kW) / 10750 rpm
Max. torque 29,6 Nm (3,0 kgf*m) / 9000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 6,52 sec.[2]
Top speed 184 km/h (114 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 3.043
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.500

1.824

1.348

1.087

0.920

0.800

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI
Alternator A.C. Magneto
Battery capacity 12V-7Ah

Images

Yamaha YZF-R3: images, gallery.

Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015-2018)
Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015-2018)
Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015-2018)
Yamaha YZF-R3 (2019+)
Yamaha YZF-R3 (2019+)
Yamaha YZF-R3 (2019+)

Videos

Yamaha YZF-R3: video.

2015 Yamaha R3
2020 Yamaha YZF R3 Sport Bike

Manuals

Yamaha YZF-R3: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. yamahamotorsports.com | 2021 YZF-R3 | Fuel Economy
  2. youtube.com/watch?v=i1-SJS8QSBg | Yamaha R3 0-100 km/hr & Acceleration Test
  3. youtube.com/watch?v=wCephySEFtg | Top Speed Yamaha r3