Yamaha is gearing up tore-introduce its potent middleweight supersport, the YZF-R3 in India in the coming months. It competes in the sub-400cc category.
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Design
Yamaha YZF-R3 has a 14-liter fuel tank, dual LED headlamps, a clip-on handlebar, split-type seats, an upright windscreen, a side-mounted exhaust, and a sleek tail section with LED taillight.
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Performance
Yamaha YZF-R3 draws power from a 321cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin engine that generates 40.4hp of maximum power and 29.4Nm of peak torque. The mill is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
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Safety
For the safety of the rider, the Yamaha YZF-R3 comes equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, along with dual-channel ABS for better braking performance.
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Price
In the US, the Yamaha YZF-R3 cost $5,499 (approximately Rs. 4.51 lakh). If priced right, the supersport will be a game-changer in the Indian market. It will rival the likes of the Kawasaki Ninja 400.