Yamaha to Relaunch the YZF-R3 in India

A recent report by Indian Autos Blog clears the fact that Yamaha R3 will be back on the official website with a BS4 compliant engine and all other necessary changes. They have confirmed the same with Yamaha India's public relation representative. The new edition is expected to carry new shades and graphic enhancements while the engine would stay the same 321 cc, 2-cylinder unit. Though the chances are too thin, Yamaha might also introduce ABS as an option in India.

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Racing Blu (UK)

Yamaha to Relaunch the YZF-R3 in India Soon

Yamaha R3 comes with amazing shades (Matt Grey, Matt Black) in selective markets and the return of Racing Blue is a sure shot fact. Yamaha offers the same on all sport series motorcycles. The White shade with Yellow graphics even look exciting from every angle. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox while addition of slipper clutch is the next big possibility. The additions and changes in the motorcycle will definitely result in higher price tag.

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Matte Black (UK)

Apart from Yamaha R3, company even removed the long selling FZ16 from the official website. Its discontinuation has been confirmed as the old 153 cc engine was not converted to BS4 compliant version. The Yamaha FZ family is now fully fuel injected while SZ-RR uses the same engine with carburetor setup. They have updated the shade for every existing product except the most loved Yamaha motorcycle, the R15.

Key Specs of Yamaha YZF-R3

Displacement - 321 cc
Maximum Power - 41.4 Bhp @ 10750 rpm
Maximum Torque - 29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm
No. of Cylinders - 2
No. of Gears - 6
Seat Height - 780 mm
Ground Clearance - 160 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight - 169 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity - 14 litres
Top Speed - 188 kmph

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Team Yamaha Blue (USA)

Vivid White (USA)

Matte Black (USA)