Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. has found a defect which relates to malfunctioning of the clutch assembly and oil pump assembly installed in a batch of YZF-R3 bikes. And hence, the manufacturer's Indian arm has issued a recall in the country, which affects 902 units of the R3 sold in India.

The company has also claimed that there have been no complaints from any of its Indian customers about the said issue. As a result, the aforementioned recall has been issued as a voluntary and preventive measure.

The inspection and needed replacement of the faulty parts would be carried out at Yamaha's authorized dealerships across the country. Cost of the entire process will be borne by the automaker, and thus would be free of cost for the owners.

Jorge Lorenzo, the 2015 MotoGP champion is on a visit to India. This is his second visit to the country.

Hosted by Yamaha, the purpose of Lorenzo's visit is to try and promote motorsports in India. He rode the YZF-R3 on the race track at the Buddh International Circuit. As part of his visit to the circuit, Lorenzo also met 30 R3 owners and participated in a riding session with them.

28-years old Jorge Lorenzo joined the MotoGP Yamaha Factory Racing Team in 2008 as two time 250cc world champion. He went on to win the MotoGP title in 2010, 2012 and 2015.

In 1973, Yamaha was the first Japanese manufacturer to win a 500cc Grand Prix. In 1975, it became the first Japanese company to win the 500cc world title. It was the first time a two-stroke machine had won in the premier class.

Yamaha had also hosted multiple time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi during the 2010 Auto Expo.

Amid the high displacement drool inducers gracing the EICMA floor, Yamaha has showcased the MT-03 as well. The entry level performance naked is powered by a 321cc, in-line twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine that makes 41.4 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm of torque @ 9,000 rpm i.e. the same output figures as its faired counterpart - the R3.

Transmission to the rear wheel is through a 6-speed manual gearbox. The diamond frame is supported by telescopic front forks (130 mm of travel) with a 573 mm long asymmetrical swingarm mounted to the monoshock absorber at the rear. Braking duties are carried out by a 298 mm disc up front and a 220 mm disc at the rear.

Rivals (if / when launched in India) will include the Kawasaki Z250, DSK-Benelli TNT 300 and the yet to be launched TVS-BMW G 310 R. Anticipated single pot rivals like the Hero HX250R and Bajaj Pulsar CS400 will also feature as alternatives, along with KTM's ever-popular Duke 390.

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.

Yamaha is likely to launch the YZF-R3 in India on August 11, 2015 at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. Now the bike has been spotted once again. The latest spy image show the bike with a big, black saree guard on the left.

Some dealers are reported to have started accepting bookings for the YZF-R3. Deliveries are expected to begin in September. Yamaha is yet to make an official announcement about the same.

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.

The YZF-R3 is powered by a 321cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine 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. Stopping power comes from a 298 mm and 220 mm disc brakes at the front and rear respectively. It has a fuel tank capacity of 14 litres.

The YZF-R3 is likely to come to India through the CKD route.

Yamaha is gearing up to introduce a new product in the India. The launch will take place at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida on August 11, 2015. If media reports are to be believed, the motorcycle that will be launched is the YZF-R3.

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

Powering the YZF-R3 is a 321cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine 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. Stopping power comes from a 298 mm and 220 mm disc brakes at the front and rear respectively.

The YZF-R3 is likely to be available in three colours - red, blue and black. Yamaha is expected to import the bike as CKD kits and assemble them in India. It will be positioned against the Kawasaki Ninja 300.

The Yamaha YZF-R3 (or R3) was recently spotted at a dealership in Navi Mumbai. While the company has not disclosed any plans of introducing the bike in the market, media reports suggest that it will be launched in August 2015.

According to a report by Top Gear, the YZF-R3 will be brought to India as CKD kits from Indonesia and assembled at one of Yamaha's plants in India. The bike will be available in three colours - red, black and blue.

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

Powering the YZF-R3 is a 321cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine 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. Stopping power comes from a 298 mm and 220 mm disc brakes at the front and rear respectively. ABS will be available as an option.

Yamaha will also bring the MT-320 to India. Like the YZF-R3, this bike too will be brought to the county via the CKD route. ABS will be available as well. The MT-320 is expected  to be introduced in March 2016.

Last month, we had reported that Yamaha had started testing the YZF-R3 motorcycle in India. Now, a showroom-ready example of the motorcycle has been spotted at what is believed to be a company dealership or workshop in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Images show the bike in black, with red stickers and plastic covers on is seats, indicators, mirrors and windshield.

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

Powering the YZF-R3 is a 321cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine 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. Stopping power comes from a 298 mm and 220 mm disc brakes at the front and rear respectively.

Yamaha has not yet disclosed any plans to launch this bike in India.

Source: Bike Advice

Japanese two-wheeler major Yamaha, has started testing the YZF-R3 motorcycle on Indian roads, indicating that this may be the bike that the company plans to launch here.

Images show the YZF-R3 (or R3) in black, wearing Uttar Pradesh registration plates and a big saree guard on its left. The R3 features a diamond frame with a telescopic fork suspension at the front and a monocoque at the rear. It measures 2,090 mm in length, 720 mm in width and 1,135 mm in height. It has a wheelbase that measures 1,380 mm and a ground clearance of 160 mm. The bike weighs 169 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 14 litres.

is powered by a 321cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine 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. Stopping power comes from a 298 mm and 220 mm disc brakes at the front and rear respectively.

Source: Motoroids