2025 Yamaha R3 breaks cover globally with cosmetic upgrades, new features

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| Updated on: 10 Oct 2024, 16:51 pm

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The 2025 Yamaha R3 arrives with new bodywork bringing a much-needed and fresh look, while also adding more features to the bike.

The 2025 Yamaha R3 gets a refreshed sportier design than the outgoing model. The new lighting, fairing and even the minor updates to its rear end make the bike look more aggressive.

The motorcycle now gets new signature LED DRLs, in addition to LED headlamp, and turn signals. The headlamp gets a projector for a focused beam and gets a central hidden placement inside the air-intake vent.

The side fairing has also been redesigned to make the two-wheeler look even more aggressive this time. It competes with the Aprilia RS457, KTM RC 390 and the Kawasaki Ninja 500.

The rear section doesn't get bigger updates but a rather minor lift. The 2025 R3 will likely be offered in India as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU), much like the current model commanding a premium

There is an all-new LCD instrument cluster which gets Bluetooth connectivity features. There is also a new 5-volt USB-A socket.

The R3 now comes with an assist and slipper clutch. The engine block is made of a ‘high-silicon aluminium alloy’ with an offset cylinder design. The alloy wheels get a 10-spoke design with accented paint.

The R3 draws power from the 321 cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine putting out 41.4 bhp and 29.5 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The exhaust has a short muffler design centralising mass for improved flick-ability.

The bike uses a 298 mm floating-mount front disc brake whereas the rear gets a 220 mm disc with dual-channel ABS. For suspension, the bike gets KYB USD forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear.

The bike gets a YZR-M1-inspired top clamp for authentic supersport style and close to 50:50 weight distribution for improved overall control. The bike is offered in three colours - Team Yamaha Blue, a Matte Stealth Black and a Lunar White with Nebula Blue.

The R3 is known for its engine refinement combined with oodles of performance across the rev band. We expect the same to be true for this model since not much has been changed mechanically with the MY2025 version.

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The 2025 Yamaha R3 gets a nip and tuck with the restyled fairing and new LED DRL design that brings a fresh look

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The 2025 Yamaha R3 gets a refreshed sportier design than the outgoing model. The new lighting, fairing and even the minor updates to its rear end make the bike look more aggressive.

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The motorcycle now gets new signature LED DRLs, in addition to LED headlamp, and turn signals. The headlamp gets a projector for a focused beam and gets a central hidden placement inside the air-intake vent.

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The side fairing has also been redesigned to make the two-wheeler look even more aggressive this time. It competes with the Aprilia RS457, KTM RC 390 and the Kawasaki Ninja 500.

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The rear section doesn't get bigger updates but a rather minor lift. The 2025 R3 will likely be offered in India as a Completely Built-up Unit (CBU), much like the current model commanding a premium

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There is an all-new LCD instrument cluster which gets Bluetooth connectivity features. There is also a new 5-volt USB-A socket.

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The R3 now comes with an assist and slipper clutch. The engine block is made of a ‘high-silicon aluminium alloy’ with an offset cylinder design. The alloy wheels get a 10-spoke design with accented paint.

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The R3 draws power from the 321 cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine putting out 41.4 bhp and 29.5 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The exhaust has a short muffler design centralising mass for improved flick-ability.

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The bike uses a 298 mm floating-mount front disc brake whereas the rear gets a 220 mm disc with dual-channel ABS. For suspension, the bike gets KYB USD forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear.

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The bike gets a YZR-M1-inspired top clamp for authentic supersport style and close to 50:50 weight distribution for improved overall control. The bike is offered in three colours - Team Yamaha Blue, a Matte Stealth Black and a Lunar White with Nebula Blue.

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The R3 is known for its engine refinement combined with oodles of performance across the rev band. We expect the same to be true for this model since not much has been changed mechanically with the MY2025 version.

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Yamaha has finally brought comprehensive upgrades to the R3 for the 2025 model year. The 2025 Yamaha R3 arrives with new bodywork bringing a much-needed and fresh look, while also adding more features to the bike. The updated model sports a new front design with sharper-looking LED DRLs with a projector LED headlamp in the centre, which rests inside the air intake provision.

2025 Yamaha R3: What's New?

The side fairings on the 2025 Yamaha R3 have been updated and get a more aggressive look than the outgoing motorcycle. The tail section gets a minor update and the bike looks fresher and sportier in overall appeal.

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The 2025 Yamaha R3 finally gets an LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity

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The 2025 Yamaha R3 finally gets an LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity

Yamaha has also brought more features to the 2025 R3, which by far was the biggest complaint from users on the motorcycle. The bike finally gets some much-needed equipment including an assist and slipper clutch, while there’s a new LCD instrument console that comes with Bluetooth connectivity. Notably, the much more affordable Yamaha R15 already had this feature in the Indian market. That said, the competition has moved up to a TFT instrument console, which should’ve been the case with the R3 as well.

2025 Yamaha R3: Engine Specifications

The changes though are mostly cosmetic and power continues to come from the tried and tested 321 cc parallel-twin motor tuned for 41.4 bhp and 29.5 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike uses KYB USD forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. Braking power comes from a disc brake at either end with dual-channel ABS. The R3 is known for its smooth and refined engine that offers dollops of performance across the rev range, which should be the case with the MY2025 model as well.

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The 2025 Yamaha R3 is likely to come to India sometime next year

2025 Yamaha R3 In India

The 2025 Yamaha R3 will continue to take on the KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Aprilia RS457 in the segment. It’s unclear as to when the MY2025 version will make its way to the Indian market. We expect the bike to arrive in India sometime in 2025 and is likely to continue as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), which would translate to a high price. The current Yamaha R3 is priced at ₹4.65 lakh (ex-showroom)

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First Published Date: 10 Oct 2024, 16:51 pm IST