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YamahaYZF-R3

2025-present · Third generation

Power
42hp
@ 10,750 rpm
Torque
29.5Nm
@ 9,000 rpm
Weight
169.2kg
wet
Engine
321cc
2 cyl · parallel-twin
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Launch price (US)USD 5,499

2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 at the 2014-2015 Seattle International Motorcycle Show — photo by Dennis Bratland
2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 at the 2014-2015 Seattle International Motorcycle Show — photo by Dennis Bratland · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Yamaha YZF-R3 is listed for 2015-present, in 3 versions. Category: Supersport. Latest version (2025-present · Third generation): 321 cc, 42 hp, 29.5 Nm, and 169.2 kg.

Engine

Engine
321cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve, EFI, Euro 5+, assist-and-slipper clutch
Displacement
321 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
parallel-twin
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual with assist-and-slipper clutch, chain final drive
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
42 hp
Power (metric)
30.7 kW
Peak power at
10,750 rpm
Torque
29.5 Nm
Peak torque at
9,000 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
KYB inverted (USD) fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 5.1 in (130mm) travel
Rear suspension
KYB monocross single shock, preload-adjustable, 4.9 in (125mm) travel
Front tire
110/70-17 Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300
Rear tire
140/70-17 Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300

Brakes

System
ABS standard
Front
Single 298mm hydraulic disc
Rear
Single 220mm hydraulic disc

Dimensions

Weight
169.2 kg
Weight basis
wet
Seat height
779 mm
Fuel capacity
14 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No