2015 Yamaha R3 Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 3.25 Lakhs. . It is now officially available in India in a single variant (non-ABS) for Rs. 3.25 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). The Yamaha R3 gets a 321 cc, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves engine with fuel injection. The motor is a truly refined example for the motor sport world and returns 41.4 BHP @ 10750 rpm with 29.6 NM @ 9000 rpm. The power values are excellent when compared to the others in the segment and the performance of Yamaha R-series bikes has always been non arguable. The gearbox on the machine is a 6-speed, constant mesh. Yamaha R3 returns a certified mileage of 23.68 kmpl. The R3 gets performance in its genes and its lightweight design makes it more quick and responsive to the throttle. It gets a 0-60 kmph sprint in 2.89 seconds and a 0-100 kmph time of just 6 seconds. The bike being a twin cylinder offers better performance and refinement than most of the single cylinder bikes and others in the competition. It gets a top speed of 188 kmph when revved fully hard.

SPECIFICATION

Bike Category (cc)                                250cc-500cc

Type                                                      Sports

Status                                                    Available/On-Sale

Shades/Colors                                      Racing Blue and Lightning Black

Frame/Chassis                                      Diamond

ENGINE, POWER & TORQUE

Displacement                                       321 cc

Maximum Power                                41.4 Bhp @ 10750 rpm

Maximum Torque                               29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm

Engine Description                             2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves

Cooling                                                Liquid Cooling

Fuel System                                        Fuel Injection

Ignition                                               TCI

Lubrication                                         Wet sump

Compression Ratio                             11.2 : 1

Bore                                                     68.0 mm

Stroke                                                 44.1 mm

Number of Cylinders                          2

Power-to-weight Ratio                       244.97 BHP per tonne

Torque-to-Weight Ratio                     175.14 NM per tonne

Specific Output                                  128.97 BHP per litre

Valve System                                     DOHC, 4-valves

Spark Plug Model Type                     CR8E

TRANSMISSION

Gearbox                                              Constant Mesh, 6-speed

Clutch                                                 Wet, Multiple Disc

Gear Ratios                                         1st gear - 2.500 (35/14), 2nd gear - 1.824 (31/17), 3rd gear - 1.348 (31/23), 4th gear - 1.087 (25/23), 5th gear - 0.920 (23/25), 6th gear - 0.800 (24/30)

Primary Reduction Ratio                 3.043 (70/23)

Secondary Reduction Ratio             3.071 (43/14)

Final transmission                            Chain

Shift Type                                         Return

BRAKES

Front Brake                                     Hydraulic single disc, Ø 298 mm

Rear Brake                                      Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) 

SUSPENSION

Front Suspension             Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension              Swingarm

Front Wheel Travel         130 mm

Rear Wheel Travel           125 mm

WHEELS & TYRES

Front Tyre           110/70-17M/C 54H (Tubeless)

Rear Tyre             140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)

Front Wheel       17M/C x MT2.75

Rear Wheel        17M/C x MT4.00

Wheel Type        Alloys

BATTERY

Battery Type      GTZ8V

Capacity               7.0Ah(10HR)

Voltage                12V

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & CAPACITIES

Overall Length   2090 mm

Overall Width    720 mm

Overall Height   1135 mm

Ground Clearance           160 mm

Seat Height         780 mm

Wheelbase         1380 mm

Kerb/Wet Weight            169 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity           14 litres

Oil tank capacity               2.4 litres

PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE

0-60 kmph           2.89 secs

0-100 kmph        6 secs

Top Speed          188 kmph

Mileage (City, approx.)  18 kmpl

Mileage (Highway, approx.)        22 kmpl

Mileage (Combined, approx.)    20 kmpl

Mileage (Certified)          23.68 kmpl

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE

Speedometer    Digital

Tachometer       Analog

Trip Meter          Liquid crystal

Odometer           Liquid crystal