Sportbike Yamaha YZF R3 2021. Test.

Yamaha R3 (YZF-R3) Beginner Sports Motorcycle Model

was introduced in 2015. The appearance of this model was due to Yamaha’s desire to take a leading position in the market of small-capacity motorcycles for beginners and to compete, first of all, with the Kawasaki Ninja 300 model. Similar models from other Japanese manufacturers, and in particular the Honda CBR 250 and Honda CBR 300, although and are in the same class, but are objectively less interesting motorcycles due to a simple 1-cylinder engine.

Looking at the Yamaha R3 model, it immediately becomes clear that this model is the answer to the Kawasaki Ninja 300 - it has the same 2-cylinder injection engine, but it has a slightly larger volume (321 cc versus 296 cc) and produces high power and torque characteristics - 42 hp. at 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm at 9,000 rpm. In addition, Yamaha relied on the similarity of the motorcycle with the top models of the R-series and the alleged belonging of the Yamaha YZF-R3 to this series. Although, naturally, the model has nothing in common with them, and these statements are only a well-thought-out marketing ploy.

Key features of the Yamaha YZF-R3 include a steel diagonal frame, fuel injection, ABS (versions without ABS are available on the North American market), simple suspension in the form of a conventional telescopic fork and rear monoshock, as well as a 6-speed gearbox. Curb weight - 169 kg.

The Yamaha MT-03 naked model, which has been on sale since 2021, was also built on the Yamaha R3 platform.

In 2021, the R3 model is restyled, receiving an updated appearance, LED optics, an LCD instrument panel and an inverted fork.

Based on the R3, a 250 cc version of the Yamaha YZF-R25 is also offered, aimed at some local markets (Japan, Southeast Asian countries, Turkey).

The main competitors of the Yamaha R3 in the class:

• Kawasaki Ninja 300
• Honda CBR 300/Honda CBR400R

Brief history of the model

• 2015 - start of production and sales of Yamaha YZF-R3. First generation.

Model

: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS (all regions).
Factory designation
: 2MS1 (USA), 2MS2 (Canada); B021 (Japan), B023, B024 (Europe).

• 2016 - no significant changes.

Model

: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS (all regions).
Factory designation
: 2MS3 (USA), 2MS4 (Canada); B021 (Japan), B02B, B02C (Europe).

• 2017 - no significant changes.

Model

: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS (all regions).
Factory designation
: 2MS6 (Canada); B02J (Japan), BY92 (Canada).

• 2018 - no significant changes.

Model

: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS (all regions).
Factory designation
: B02N (Japan), BR52 (Europe).

• 2019 - restyling of the model. Second generation
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Model

: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS (all regions).

• 2020 - no significant changes.

Model

: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS (all regions).

• 2021 - no significant changes.

Model

: Yamaha YZF-R3 + ABS (all regions).

Competitors (Comparison)

Kawasaki Ninja 300.

Honda CBR300R.

As the developers themselves admit, they had one main competitor - Kawasaki Ninja 300 . Considering that the model is no longer produced, this can be considered a recognition that Yamaha is still better.

But to complete the picture, here are a few numbers.

As expected, the YZF R3 was superior in every way compared to the Kawasaki.

Honda's low performance largely depended on the fact that for a long time it assembled small-capacity cars on 1 cylinder , putting speed at the expense of safety and ease of maintenance.

Specifications

Yamaha R3 (YZF-R3) Specifications:

Driving performance

The maximum speed indicated in the documents is 175 km/h . Users who managed to “touch” the new model claim that this is an advertisement.

175 km/h from a hill and with a tailwind. In other conditions the motor will not pull.

Acceleration to hundreds

Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h is also not impressive - 6.5 seconds .

Fuel consumption

If you do not keep the tachometer needle in the red zone, it seems as if the motorcycle is not consuming fuel at all.

Fuel consumption with an average cruiser and a good flat road is 3.8 liters . Mixed - up to 5 l . The specific one depends on the conditions of use.

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The Yamaha YZF-R 3 is a motorcycle of common popularity in Russia, equipped with a high-power 41.4 hp engine. Despite the fact that good models of motorcycles have a very respectable price, and the season for their use is relatively short, the motorcycle market is developing rapidly. And if you believe the words of dealers, then some models of recently released motorcycles are selling like hot cakes at the beginning of the season, and the models brought to Russia are clearly not enough to fully satisfy consumer demand.

A motorcycle has long ceased to be an alternative to a car, and the times when this equipment was bought only because there was not enough money for a full-fledged car are forgotten. Nowadays, two-wheelers can be called technological marvels in many cases, and their cost can be compared with that of prestigious cars.

Many people have started buying motorcycles for hobby purposes as riding or even collecting them has become a good pastime for many people. Many motorcycles, for example the Yamaha YZF-R 3, whose technical characteristics make it possible to call the model a prestigious brand, are in demand among both beginners and experienced motorcyclists.

Motorcycles with an engine capacity of 321 cc / 19.5 cu-in. see, appeared as a result of long work of inventors who sought to create a model that was not inferior in characteristics to other versions of the motorcycle. In some cases, these models are not only not inferior, but also ahead of other motorcycles, as they have minimal fuel consumption and other excellent parameters.

Motorcycles from 250 to 400 kb. see which includes the Yamaha YZF-R 3 - this is the most common class of motorcycles. In this range you already have a choice among almost all classes of motorcycles. Many people call this category the most suitable for a first motorcycle. You can purchase a moderately heavy, powerful and flexible motorcycle for relatively little money. Many people advise taking a road bike with a 400 cc engine as your first choice. We cannot completely agree with this, because such motorcycles often weigh about 200 kg and have a sufficient power reserve. If your skills in riding a two-wheeled vehicle are limited to a training motorcycle at a motorcycle school, then you should not immediately take such a device. Many beginners get into ridiculous accidents simply because they do not know all the features of operating such equipment. After all, the heavier and more powerful the motorcycle, the better you should know how to handle it in different situations. Even a monkey can just drive in a straight line (no joke).

Go to the entire range of Yamaha motorcycles, on this page you can find Yamaha YZF-R 3 motorcycles from other years of production and information about them

Yamaha YZF R3 test

Enough about the hardware. Let's go for a ride.

Our small column started in the city. Driving from traffic light to traffic light does not present any problems, due to the short first gear, which will appeal to beginners. The seat height is 78 cm, some may find it high, but the old model had lowering kits, the same can be expected on the 2019 model

The Yamaha YZF R3's pilot position is closer to sports. Controls are easily accessible. The updated display is high-contrast and legible – the selected gear and speed are visible at a glance. The tachometer, located at the top edge of the display, is sometimes difficult to read, but you don’t have to look at it, the engine itself will tell you what it wants.

And here we are on a country road. On the Yamaha R3, I calmly wedged myself into the general flow and it didn’t bother me; this was facilitated, among other things, by the mirrors with good visibility and slight dimming. Yamaha expected R3 owners to drive it to work, but many would prefer the highway. Although someone may have work a hundred kilometers away, this is not a problem for the R3.

At first it seemed that a sporty landing, lying on the tank, would not be very fun, but it turned out that this was not the case; on the contrary, such a landing hides you more under the glass.

At one of the corners I finally figured out a quirk of the bike that had been bothering me for most of the ride. I shifted from fourth to fifth gear and stepped on the gas, but the bike didn't accelerate much, I was expecting more traction. Then I remembered one detail from the presentation: the R3 has two overdrive gears! What a missed marketing opportunity. We could call them “overdrive” and “hyperdrive”. In any case, the motorcycle's maximum speed is achieved in fourth gear, with fifth and sixth being needed to maintain high speeds at lower revs. That's why they are called "overdrives". Novice pilots may not even know that their motorcycle has such gears, and usually there is only one. "Overdrives" are practical and make long trips less tiring and save you from noise at high speeds. Once I figured that out, second, third and fourth gears became my best friends when traveling in the R3. And Yamaha says they use these gears on their Star Venture and Star Eluder touring bikes.

Yamaha YZF-R3 2019

Now let’s refuel and head to the mountains.

Dust, fog and cold forced us to stop at a cafe and while we were waiting for our order, the guys from Yamaha showed us an unofficial function hidden in the motorcycle: glove warmers! The vents in the fairings are perfect for storing gloves and keeping them warm from the engine while you dine.

I appreciated the new suspension around town and on the highway, but it was on twisty, tight sections that it really came into its own. A small sports motorcycle simply has to handle well, and on the Yamaha YZF R3 you will love the grip on serpentine roads. It doesn't wobble in corners or bite under braking, unlike the 250s of yore, which seemed to have ballpoint pen springs in the suspension. But the rear suspension seemed a little soft, but a couple of clicks of spring preload will solve this problem. For reference, I weigh 80 kg.

The bike accelerates smoothly and the power delivery is very linear. The brakes are not super grippy, but respond to the slightest finger movement. If you like to spend long periods of time on race tracks, then it's worth considering better brake pads and reinforced hoses. My test bike was equipped with ABS, which only kicked in once when the wheels got caught in mud on the side of the road. I would recommend this option, since it is inexpensive.

Yamaha YZF-R3 2019

The 2021 R3 comes in three colors: Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Black and Bright White. White is a tragically underrated color in motorcycles. Blue is classic Yamaha. But the black one, I think, will be a hit.

And so we returned home with the Yamaha YZF R3. During the entire trip, the seat never reminded me of itself, which is amazing. It was also impressive that for the whole day on the highway and mountains there was still half a tank of fuel left. The Yamaha YZF R3 is not the biggest or the fastest, even among its classmates, but it will give you a lot of positive emotions. A day spent on the R3 proves that he is ready for any challenge. This motorcycle can be your first step into motorsports or just add to your experience.

Yamaha YZF-R3 2019