Yamaha R3 could make a comeback this year to take on the KTM RC 390 and the Kawasaki Ninja 400.

Yamaha recently showcased its big bike range in India during a dealer meet. On display were models like the Yamaha R3, R7, R1M, MT-03, MT-07 and MT-09.

Reports suggest that Yamaha could introduce these models in India in the coming months. Most likely, these will be imported as completely built units (CBUs).

It seems the Yamaha R3 will be making a comeback this year to take on the KTM RC 390 and the Kawasaki Ninja 400. The bike is powered by a 321cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 42 BHP and 29.5 Nm. The MT-03 is a naked version of the R3, which will compete with the KTM Duke 390.

The Yamaha R7 is a mid-capacity sports bike powered by a 689cc parallel-twin engine producing 72 BHP and 63 Nm. It will compete with the Kawasaki Ninja 650 and the Honda CBR650R. The MT-07 is the naked version of the R7.

The Yamaha R1M is the brand's flagship superbike featuring a 998cc inline 4-cylinder engine that out 197 BHP. On the other hand, the MT-09 uses an 890cc, inline 3-cylinder engine that makes 115 BHP and 93 Nm.

Source: Autocar India

Yamaha also plans to bring the MT-09 to India, but may rule out the Tenere 700.

Yamaha plans to introduce the R7 and MT-07 models in India before the end of 2022.

According to a media report, the bike maker plans to import both bikes in small numbers via the CBU route. Yamaha is also looking to avoid the OBD-2 regulations by bringing the bikes in this year.

It is said that the launch of the R7 and MT-07 may be pushed to 2024, if Yamaha is unable to import them by the end of this year. Both bikes are powered by a 689cc parallel-twin engine that puts out 72 BHP and 67 Nm.

It has also been reported that Yamaha intends to bring the MT-09 to India, but may rule out the Tenere 700.

Source: Autocar India

The Yamaha MT-07 naked motorcycle has been spotted India. According to a media report, the bike is seen inside Yamaha India's manufacturing facility.

MT-07 sports a diamond frame with telescopic fork suspension at the front and a monoshock at the rear. It measures 2,085 mm in length, 745 mm in width and 1,090 mm in height with a wheelbase of 1,090 mm and a ground clearance of 140 mm. It weighs 179 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 14 litres.

In global markets, the MT-07 is powered by a 689 cc, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, fuel-injected engine that puts out about 74 bhp and 68 Nm of torque. The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Stopping power is provided by dual disc brakes and the front and a single disc brake at the rear.

If the bike is launched in India, it will compete against bikes such as the Kawasaki Ninja 650, the Benelli TNT 600 and upcoming Honda CBR 650F.

More information on the Yamaha MT-07 is awaited.

Source: Gaadiwaadi