Category Average: 373.0 cc
R3: 321.0 cc
Category Average: 27.12 kmpl
R3: 25 kmpl
Category Average: 43.42 ps
R3: 42.0 ps
Category Average: 170.0 kmph
R3: 170.0 kmph
Yamaha R3 is available in the 2 Colours in India.
Max Power | 42 PS |
Body Type | Sports Bikes |
Mileage | 25 kmpl |
Headlight | LED |
Engine | 321 cc |
Max Speed | 170 kmph |
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Power 42 PS | Power 33.99 PS | Power 38 PS | Power 39 PS | Power 43.5 PS | Power 47.58 PS | Power 61.18 PS | Power 41.46 PS | Power 42 PS | Power 46 PS |
Torque 29.5 Nm | Torque 27 Nm | Torque 29 Nm | Torque 26.1 Nm | Torque 37 Nm | Torque 43.5 Nm | Torque 56 NM | Torque 37 Nm | Torque 29.5 Nm | Torque 39 Nm |
Engine 321 cc | Engine 313 cc | Engine 312.2 cc | Engine 296 cc | Engine 373 cc | Engine 457 cc | Engine 649.3 cc | Engine 400 cc | Engine 321 cc | Engine 398.63 cc |
Kerb Weight 169 kg | Kerb Weight 174 kg | Kerb Weight 174 kg | Kerb Weight 179 kg | Kerb Weight 172 kg | Kerb Weight 175 kg | Kerb Weight 206 kg | Kerb Weight 186 kg | Kerb Weight 167 Kg | Kerb Weight - |
Length 2090 mm | Length 2001 mm | Length 2001 mm | Length 2015 mm | Length 2145 mm | Length - | Length 2114 mm | Length 2080 mm | Length 2090 mm | Length - |
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Yamaha Motor India was once known for being a brand that wanted to sell motorcycles that enthusiasts would want. The manufacturer used to sell the YZF-R3 but it was then discontinued when the BS6 emission norms came into effect. Since then things have been slow and cold. However, earlier this year, Yamaha announced that they would be launching the YZF-R3 and MT-03 in the Indian market. This sparked a lot of hype around the brand once again. So, when Yamaha invited us for a few laps of both motorcycles on the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), we could not say no.
In terms of looks not much has changed since the last time, the R3 was on sale in the Indian market. It now comes with all LED lighting, a fairing and a design that is inspired by its elder siblings. The golden forks do add a bit of character and premiumness to the looks of the motorcycle. Being a sportbike, the R3 comes with slightly rear-set footpegs and clip-on handlebars. Having said that, the ergonomics are not as committed as one would imagine. In fact, they are more accommodating than the R-15 which was quite surprising for me.
Then there is the MT-03 which has a transformer-like front-face and looks like a larger version of the MT-15. The motorcycle just gets twin slim LED Daytime Running Lamps and a projector headlamp. The one thing that is a bit of an eyesore is the fact that the horn is placed right below the headlamp. Being a naked streetfighter, the riding triangle on the MT-03 is more upright and comfortable than the R3. However, because there is no fairing, the wind blast on the MT is a lot more than the R3.
Both motorcycles are powered by a 321 cc, parallel-twin engine that is very smooth and delivers power in a very linear fashion. The engine dishes out 41 bhp at 10,750 rpm and a peak torque of 29.5 Nm at 9,000 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox which unfortunately does not get a slip-and-assist clutch. Because of this, under aggressive downshifting, the rear would start to hop. Moreover, the gearbox would get stuck while shifting from 4th to 5th and then from 5th to 6th. The engine can pull cleanly even at higher gears and slow speeds and speaking of speeds, it can stay all day long at 100 kmph doing 6,000 rpm. We were able to clock a top speed of around 172 kmph on the R3 whereas the MT-03 did 169 kmph.
There are no fancy features on the R3 and MT-03. It just comes with a digital instrument cluster that shows various information including a temperature gauge and a gear position indicator. There is no Bluetooth connectivity or USB port to charge mobile devices. Fortunately, the motorcycles do come with all LED lighting and dual-channel ABS.
Well, this is where things get a bit interesting. Yes, people have been waiting for these motorcycles for a long time now but Yamaha is bringing them to India through the CBU route. What this means is that they are priced high. The MT-03 costs ₹4.60 lakh whereas the R3 is priced at ₹4.65 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. The recently launched Aprilia RS 457 is priced at ₹4.1 lakh ex-showroom and it does look more exotic, offers more features and is more powerful as well. But, if you are a purist, someone who just wants a pure basic motorcycle without any of the fancy features then your heart will deviate towards Yamaha's motorcycles.