Unveiled in October 2018, year which marks the 20e anniversary of the legendary YZF-R1, the new YZF-R3 symbolizes the sporting spirit of Yamaha.
Equipped with an incisive style which is not reminiscent of that of the YZR-M1 of MotoGP®, the new YZF-R3 is the archetype of the lightweight supersport imagined by Yamaha.
YZF-R3 Features and Highlights
Yamaha reveals in a new video the characteristics and advantages of this R series model, accessible to A2 license holders.
Key Features
• A Yamaha supersport accessible to A2 license holders
• Inspired by the radical styling of the MotoGP® YZR-M1
• New aerodynamic front fairing and bubble design to increase maximum speed up to 8 km/h
• YZF-R1-inspired dual-LED headlights and parking lights
• 321 cm³ in-line twin cylinder, 4 valves
• Compact and lightweight tubular steel chassis
• New 37mm inverted front fork and Monocross rear suspension
• Balanced weight distribution between front and rear for greater agility
• New multifunction LCD instruments with perfectly readable displays
• R-series DNA
Price and availability
The new Yamaha YZF-R3 will be available in Yamaha Blue and Power Black colors from January 2019. Its price is €5 (recommended public as of 899/00/15).
Original Yamaha accessories
Riders can personalize their YZF-R3 with original Yamaha accessories specially developed for this new model: Endurance screen, license plate holder, side protections and tank pads. The range of items is constantly evolving and new products are introduced throughout the year.
To make the process of selecting and purchasing accessories easier, Yamaha has created a special sports package for the YZF-R3. Available from Yamaha dealers from March 2019, this pack can be ordered and fitted to the new motorcycle before the customer comes to collect it.
Content of the sports pack
• Endurance Bubble
• License plate holder
• Black LED turn signal set
• Side protections
For more information on the various YZF-R3 accessories, go to: https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/en/p…
My Garage: building the motorcycles we dream of
Current or future Yamaha owners can now create the motorcycle of their dreams, either using the online model configurator on the product pages (Supersport section) or, even better, via a mobile application, which directly adds to the motorcycle selects original accessories and displays everything in 3D, with impressive 360-degree views. The Yamaha My Garage app can be easily downloaded from an Apple mobile device via the App Store or Android via Google Play.
Paddock Blue Collection
Yamaha's Paddock Blue collection includes a wide selection of t-shirts, jackets, caps and many other products designed to complement the R-series models. Available in blue and black for adults and children, the Paddock Blue range is constantly evolving.