Yamaha YZF-R3 launched in India at Rs 3.25 lakh
Yamaha has launched the YZF-R3 sportsbike in India at Rs 3.25 lakh. We rode the extremely fun bike around the Buddh International Circuit in New Delhi.
Yamaha has launched the YZF-R3 sportsbike in India at Rs 3.25 lakh. We rode the extremely fun bike around the Buddh International Circuit in New Delhi.
The much awaited Yamaha YZF-R3 has finally been launched in India at a price of Rs 3.25 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
At the first ride at the Buddh International Circuit, the R3 proved to be an exceptional handler and extremely fun to ride.
The R3 is reminiscent of the R15 v1 thanks to its very forgiving nature, even when you’re pushing it hard to the limit.
The R3 makes plenty of torque low down at low revs, and also features a very short first gear. So a little hooliganism is a must!
A low seat height of just 780mm means even shorter riders can ride the bike rather comfortably. Even the seat is quite comfortable.
The instrument cluster features a large tachometer and digital gauges for speed, fuel, engine temperature, gear position, and a plethora of other information.
The R3 has lots of nice design details all around. One of the touches we like a lot is the trapezoidal LED tail lamp.
The handsomely sculpted fuel tank on the R3 has a capacity of 14 litres. We reckon it should be enough for a fair bit of touring.
The handlebars aren’t too low slung, giving the bike a slightly upright stance. This should make the R3 flexible for a variety of riding conditions.
The overall design of the bike is quite in line with what Yamaha is doing these days with their bigger sportbikes like the 2015 YZF-R1.
The stubby side exhaust is fairly silent at low revs, but as the speed builds up, it really amps up the aural pleasure.