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Yamaha R3
The Yamaha R3 is the latest entrant in the middle-weight sports bike segment of India. It is a sports bike that offers a fast, refined, and smooth redline performance. Equipped with a parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine, the new R3 is one of the best options in its segment. It also has an aggressive design and very good build quality.
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R3 Highlights
On Target
The Yamaha R3 delivers a perfect mix of style, performance, and everyday usability with its refined twin-cylinder engine
What We Like
Engine performance is brilliant, braking is strong & spot-on, suspension setup is perfectly tuned, build quality is good
What We Do Not Like
pricey for what it offers, lacks modern electronics even after high price, expensive maintenance.
Engine
| Engine Capacity | 321 cc |
| Engine Type | 4-Stroke, 2-Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valves |
| Configuration | DOHC |
| Cooling Type | Liquid Cooled |
Competitor Comparison
| Model | Engine Size | Engine Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ninja 300 | 296 cc | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke Parallel twin |
| Apache RR 310 | 312.2 cc | Single-Cylinder& liquid-cooled, 312.2cc& 4-stroke, reverse inclined engine |
| RC 390 | 373.27 cc | Single Cylinder& Liquid Cooled& DOHC& FI Engine |
| G 310 RR | 312.12 cc | Water-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke engine 4 valves 2 overhead camshafts and cam followers wet sump lubrication |
| 390 Duke | 398.63 cc | Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine |
Power
41.42 bhp @ 10750 rpm
R3's 41.42 bhp Power is about 4% higher than the segment average of 40.07 bhp.
Power of R3 Competitors
| Model | Power |
|---|---|
| Ninja 300 | 38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm |
| Apache RR 310 | 37.55 bhp @ 9800 rpm |
| RC 390 | 42.91 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
| G 310 RR | 33.5 bhp @ 9700 rpm |
| 390 Duke | 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| GK 350 | 38.2 bhp @ 9500 rpm |
| SRK 400 | 40.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm |
| MT 03 | 41.43 bhp @ 1750 rpm |
| Apache RTR 310 | 35.11 bhp @ 9700 rpm |
| RS 457 | 46.93 bhp @ 9400 rpm |
Torque
29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
R3's 29.5 Nm Torque is about 11% lower than the segment average of 32.99 Nm.
Torque of R3 Competitors
| Model | Torque |
|---|---|
| Ninja 300 | 26.1 Nm @ 10000 rpm |
| Apache RR 310 | 29 Nm @ 7900 rpm |
| RC 390 | 37 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| G 310 RR | 27.3 Nm @ 7700 rpm |
| 390 Duke | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| GK 350 | 32.8 Nm @ 7500 rpm |
| SRK 400 | 37 Nm @ 7500 rpm |
| MT 03 | 29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm |
| Apache RTR 310 | 28.7 Nm @ 6650 rpm |
| RS 457 | 43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm |
Kerb Weight
169 kg
R3's 169 kg Kerb Weight is close to the segment average of 173.61 kg.
Kerb Weight of R3 Competitors
| Model | Kerb Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| Ninja 300 | 179 kg |
| Apache RR 310 | 174 kg |
| RC 390 | 172 kg |
| 390 Duke | 168.3 kg |
| SRK 400 | 186 kg |
| MT 03 | 167 kg |
| Apache RTR 310 | 169 kg |
Seat Height
780 mm
R3's 780 mm Seat Height is close to the segment average of 801.6 mm.
Seat Height of R3 Competitors
| Model | Seat Height (mm) |
|---|---|
| Ninja 300 | 780 mm |
| Apache RR 310 | 810 mm |
| RC 390 | 835 mm |
| G 310 RR | 811 mm |
| 390 Duke | 820 mm |
| GK 350 | 795 mm |
| SRK 400 | 785 mm |
| MT 03 | 780 mm |
| Apache RTR 310 | 800 mm |
| RS 457 | 800 mm |
Yamaha R3 Price
Yamaha R3 Specs & Features
Expert Verdict on R3
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Pros & Cons of R3
What we admire in this bike
Engine performance is brilliant
Refined redline behaviour
Braking is very strong & spot-on
Suspension setup is perfectly tuned for road
Overall design & build quality is superb
What could have been better
Design is already aged in global markets
No modern features like the TFT console
Lack of safety features like slipper clutch
Should I buy the R3?
Yamaha has brought the R3 as a CBU in India. The new R3 is based on the global bike and hence its design is same. But, the overall build quality and fit-finish are superb. Also, the aggressive styling is matched by a comfortable riding position. The 321cc parallel-twin engine offers one of the smoothest riding experiences in its segment. But, priced at a premium the R3 doesn’t offer any modern features. Also, the lack of safety features like a slipper clutch makes it a bit less desirable.
- The strongest aspect of the R3 is its engine performance. The 321cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine offers a very strong performance. In our tests, the indicated top speed was upwards of 170 kmph at the BIC, Noida. The engine is very smooth and rich in torque; especially in the mid-range. Below 3,000 rpm, it doesn’t feel very torquey but post it, the bike simply flies. Also, the redline performance above 9,000 rpm is simply stupendous. There is some minor buzz from the engine around 6,000-7,000 rpm.
- The 6-speed gearbox is very slick and easy to use. There are no false neturals and the feel of using it is also very decent.
- The trellis perimeter frame of the R3 makes it one of the sharpest handling bikes in its segment. It is fairly easy to ride, the turning radius is also moderate but the agility is superb. You can easily flick the bike and lean it extremely on tight corners. Handling experience of the R3 will make you buy one.
- The USD front suspension is not adjustable on the R3 but the rear monoshock has a preload adjustment. However, you’ll not need to adjust it a lot due to the brilliant tuning. The bike is neither stiff nor soft. It handles well on the corners while the undulations of the road are easily absorbed by the suspension. But, it is the sharp potholes that’ll feel on the handlebar due to the settings. Overall, if ridden on the tarmac, the R3 remains pliant most of the time.
- Equipped with a 282mm disc at the front and 220mm disc at the rear, the braking of R3 is spot-on. The bike stops in a straight line even after braking above 150 kmph. The stability and the braking bite of the R3 make it a rider-oriented bike. Also, we noticed that during our tests there was no brake fade even after repeated hard braking use on the track.
- The core area of lag for the R3 is the features department. It has nothing to offer to the consumers here. You only get a digital instrument console. There are no features like Quickshifter, riding modes, TFT screen, Bluetooth connectivity, and even a slipper clutch.
- The design of the R3 is beautiful to look at. However, it is not intimidating like the smaller R15 M. The R3 is already on sale in the global markets and hence a fresh flair in its design is required. The front gives you a proper big bike feel but the rear profile looks nimble.
R3 body specifications:
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm |


- The R3 is not a super sports bike but it is a sports tourer. Hence, the clip-on handlebar offers a commanding yet comfortable posture. Also, the rear-set footpegs are made for aggressive riding but the overall riding triangle of the R3 is comparatively comfortable to its rivals. The seat is also adequately cushioned but the tank hinders the leg movements.
- In terms of safety, the only feature you get is a dual-channel ABS.
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Yamaha R3 Competitors
| Models | Engine | Power | Torque | Mileage | Kerb weight | Seat height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() ₹3.39 Lakh* | 321 cc | 41 bhp | 29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm | - | 169 kg | 780 mm |
| 398.63 cc | 45.3 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 35 kmpl | 168.3 kg | 820 mm | |
| 296 cc | 38.88 bhp @ 11000 rpm | 26.1 Nm @ 10000 rpm | 25 kmpl | 179 kg | 780 mm | |
| 373.27 cc | 42.91 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 37 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 28.9 kmpl | 172 kg | 835 mm | |
| 312.12 cc | 33.5 bhp @ 9700 rpm | 27.3 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 30.3 kmpl | - | 811 mm | |
| 321 cc | 41.43 bhp @ 1750 rpm | 29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm | - | 167 kg | 780 mm | |
| 312.2 cc | 37.55 bhp @ 9800 rpm | 29 Nm @ 7900 rpm | 40 kmpl | 174 kg | 810 mm | |
| 348 cc | 38.2 bhp @ 9500 rpm | 32.8 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 31.25 kmpl | - | 795 mm | |
| 312.12 cc | 35.11 bhp @ 9700 rpm | 28.7 Nm @ 6650 rpm | 30 kmpl | 169 kg | 800 mm | |
| 457 cc | 46.93 bhp @ 9400 rpm | 43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm | 30 kmpl | - | 800 mm | |
| 400 cc | 40.9 bhp @ 9000 rpm | 37 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 35 kmpl | 186 kg | 785 mm |
R3 Owner Reviews

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Dream Machine
Entry-Level Sports
Comfortable Ride, Strong Performance
Too much good
Latest Updates on R3
Yamaha has quietly withdrawn the Yamaha R3 and MT-03 from the Indian market, drawing the curtain on two motorcycles that were intended to revive the brand's presence in the mid-capacity segment.
Yamaha Motor India has announced a price reduction for its R3 and MT-03 models in the lineup, effective October 2025. This adjustment follows the government's recent GST reduction for bikes with a capacity below 350cc, from 28% to 18%. So, the Yamaha R3 is now priced at Rs 3.39 lakh, which was earlier at Rs 3.60 lakh (ex-showroom).
India Yamaha Motor (IYM) has reduced the prices of its flagship motorcycles, the R3 and MT-03, by Rs 1.10 lakh. The Yamaha MT-03 is now priced at Rs 3.5 lakh (ex-showroom), and the R3 is now priced at Rs 3.6 lakh (ex-showroom). The new prices will be effective from 1 February 2025.
Yamaha Motor India is set to expand its footprint in the multi-cylinder motorcycle segment once again. After bringing in the YZF-R3 and MT-03, the brand has now patented the 2025 Yamaha R3 in India. The updated model follows Yamahas latest R-series design language and is expected to arrive via the CBU route sometime in 2025.
Yamaha India is offering an attractive bonus with its Yamaha R3 model in the form of an exclusive welcome kit. This move is a strategic effort to capture the attention of potential customers and draw them towards the model.
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