The Yamaha R3 is a pure R-Series supersport, wearing next-generation styling directly inspired by the flagship R9 and the track-only R1 GYTR and R1 RACE models above it in the range. It gives riders their first taste of genuine supersport ownership without the weight or intensity of a full-size machine, while still looking every inch the part on the road, and it has become the natural choice for riders serious about learning proper sportsbike technique from day one.
Its 321cc liquid-cooled parallel twin, with a 68mm by 44.1mm bore and stroke, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, an 11.2 to 1 compression ratio and fuel injection, produces 42PS (30.9kW) at 10,750rpm and 29.5Nm of torque at 9,000rpm through a slick six-speed gearbox, wet multiple-disc clutch and chain final drive, with TCI ignition and electric start keeping it simple to live with day to day. It is an engine that rewards being worked hard through the gears rather than lugged around on a whiff of throttle.
A Deltabox frame carries a 37mm KYB inverted telescopic fork with a 298mm front disc and two-piston caliper, matched to a preload-adjustable KYB linkage monoshock and a 220mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper, running on 110/70 front and 140/70 rear tyres. At 169kg, with a 1,380mm wheelbase and 160mm of ground clearance, the R3 stays light and manageable, while a 780mm seat height keeps it approachable for newer or shorter riders building confidence on a proper sportsbike, and the whole chassis rewards a smooth, deliberate riding style rather than brute force.
A central M1-style air duct, twin-eye headlights and integrated aerodynamic winglets sharpen high-speed stability and give it genuine race-replica presence, while Bluetooth smartphone connectivity brings call, text and email notifications to the multi-function display, and the MyRide app logs ride statistics after every outing. A 14-litre tank rounds out a genuinely usable package for regular road riding. It suits riders who want authentic supersport looks and handling in an approachable form, long before they are ready to step up to something bigger. Book a test ride on the Yamaha R3 at GT Motorcycles, your Yamaha dealer in Plymouth, with finance available for riders across Devon and Cornwall.
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