Well, the R3 is in Yamaha showrooms, I had a quick look this arvo at my local dealer, pricing is $7k ride away. I personally like this more than the Ninja 300 ( especially the red\white one), for looks, comfort and the all goodies it comes with as standard , I might head down next weekend and take for a spin. Engine Type Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve Displacement 321 cc Bore x Stroke 68.0 × 44.1 mm Compression Ratio 11.2 : 1 Lubrication System Wet sump Fuel Management Fuel injection Ignition TCI Starter System Electric Fuel Tank Capacity 14 L Oil Capacity 2.4 L Final Transmission Chain Transmission Constant mesh 6-speed Dimensions Length 2090 mm Width 720 mm Height 1135 mm Seat Height 780 mm Wheelbase 1380 mm Ground Clearance 160 mm Wet Weight 169 kg with 14 litres of fuel Chassis Frame Type Diamond Suspension Front Telescopic fork, 130mm travel Suspension Rear Swingarm, 125mm travel Brakes Front Hydraulic disc, 298mm with ABS Brakes Rear Hydraulic disc, 220mm with ABS Tyres Front 110/70-17M/C 54H(Tubeless) Tyres Rear 140/70-17M/C 66H(Tubeless)
Would have bought one to replace the Fizzer but they're a 321cc so not eligible for the lites class down here. Pretty dissapointed. Looking forward to testing one out still, should be a barrel of laughs. Similar price to the Ninja 300 too so should be competitive. Yamaha have been kicking some goals with the models they've been releasing recently.
Hmm. Like to see how it holds up in sales against the CBR500 range. Not a lot of coin difference there...
Nice looking bike, something a little different in the seat configuration which I like.......seat appears to be slightly raised against the tank, saves the rider(male) from getting squashed......you know what I mean!! Weight is reasonable for a bike that size........would like to ride one.
Just returned from visiting the Yamaha dealership. The R3 was on display, a blue and black model....red and white was out the back. First impression....."NICE" bike looks great, very comfortable seating position and well instrumented. The R3 comes standard with ABS, fuel injected (sorry Grey) in a twin cylinder configuration. The one thing I couldn't get from the Rep was the HP figures???? perhaps that comes out on official release date....not sure. Release is the 18th of this month so I was told. What was great to see was the after market bits, Yamaha have some serious extra on offer which will satisfy many people, I was impressed to see pictures....prices........improved HP from a/market exhaust. Pricing is $6995.00 drive away......sounds reasonable. Look forward to riding one...........should be fun.
Power figures fyi Produces 30.9kW or 42PS @ 10,750 rpm, with maximum torque of 29.6Nm/3.0 kg-m @ 9,000rpm.
Superlight Superbikes: Honda CBR300R vs. Kawasaki Ninja 300 vs. KTM RC390 vs. Yamaha YZF-R3 http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/s...s-review-motorcyclist-magazine?src=SOC&dom=fb
