Yamaha R3 launched in India priced at Rs 4.65 lakh

The Yamaha R3 competes with the KTM RC 390, TVS Apache RR 310, and Kawasaki Ninja 400.

Yamaha has announced the launch of the R3 in India. The bike will be imported into the country via the CBU route and comes with a price tag of Rs 4,64,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Yamaha R3 looks similar to the R15. The fully-faired motorcycle has dual LED headlamps up front with a familiar Yamaha-style intake in the centre. It comes with a digital instrument console, which doesn’t offer Bluetooth connectivity.

The R3 is powered by a 321cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 41.4 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm @ 9,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a conventional clutch; no slip-and-assist clutch on this one.

The R3 features an upside-down fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The brake setup consists of discs supported by dual-channel ABS.

In India, the Yamaha R3 competes with the KTM RC 390, TVS Apache RR 310, and Kawasaki Ninja 400.