Yamaha YZF-R3 launched in India at Rs. 3.25 lakh

Yamaha has launched the YZF-R3 motorcycle in India at a price of Rs. 3.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).The bike will be sold through select dealerships in the country.

The YZF-R3 has a diamond frame with a telescopic fork suspension at the front and a monocoque at the rear. The bike measures 2,090 mm in length, 720 mm in width and 1,135 mm in height with a wheelbase of 1,380 mm. It has a ground clearance of 160 mm and weighs 169 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 14 litres.

The YZF-R3 is powered by a 321cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine with fuel injection that puts out 41 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm of torque @ 9,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission.

Yamaha has given the YZF-R3 298 mm and 220 mm disc brakes at the front and rear respectively. However, ABS has not been provided. The bike rides in 17-inch alloy wheels shod with 110/70 and 140-70 section tyres at the front and rear respectively. Other features include clip-on handlebars, and an analogue-digtal instrument cluster.

The YZF-R3 is brought to India as CKD kits from Indonesia. It is available in two colours - Racing Blue and Black Lightening.