Yamaha YZF-R3

Yamaha YZF-R3
2019 YZF-R3
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Production2015–present
AssemblyIndonesia: Karawang, West Java (Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing)
Brazil: Guarulhos, São Paulo (Yamaha Motor da Amazônia) (since 2022)
ClassSport bike
Engine320.3 cc (19.55 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC 180° inline-twin
Bore / stroke68.0 mm × 44.1 mm (2.68 in × 1.74 in)
Compression ratio11.2:1
Top speed181 km/h (112 mph) (Estimated) 166 km/h (103 mph)
Power31 kW (42 hp) @ 10,750 rpm (claimed) 27.4 kW (36.7 hp) @ 10,750 rpm (rear wheel)
Torque21.8 lb⋅ft (29.6 N⋅m) @ 9,000 rpm (claimed) 19.8 lb⋅ft (26.8 N⋅m) @ 9,100 rpm (rear wheel)
Transmission6-speed constant mesh
Frame typeSteel diamond
SuspensionFront: 41 mm telescopic fork
Rear: swingarm
BrakesFront: Single 298 mm hydraulic disc
Rear: Single 220 mm hydraulic disc
TiresFront: 110/70-17H
Rear: 140/70-17H
Rake, trail25°, 95 mm (3.7 in)
Wheelbase1,380 mm (54 in)
DimensionsL: 2,090 mm (82 in)
W: 735 mm (28.9 in)
H: 1,140 mm (45 in)
Seat height780 mm (31 in)
Weight167 kg (368 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity14.0 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal)
Oil capacity2.1–2.5 L (2.2–2.6 US qt)
Fuel consumption4.2–4.9 L/100 km; 67–58 mpg‑imp (56–48 mpg‑US)
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Yamaha YZF-R25
Yamaha YZF-R Series

The Yamaha YZF-R3, commonly R3, is a 321 cc (19.6 cu in) parallel-twin sport bike made by Yamaha since 2015. The R3 and the R25 are the first Yamaha twins with an offset cylinder design.