2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 Review: The Big R’s Call

With only 109 registrations in 2018, to say that the Yamaha YZF-R3 did not find its audience in France is a no-brainer. But his first evolution could boost his career thanks to his extra rigor and sex appeal.. Test of a naturally A2 small sports bike that deserves to be (re) known !

Test YZF-R3 2019 Page 3: technical and commercial sheet

Engine

Type Vertical twin, 4-stroke Cooling Liquid Distribution Double camshaft, 4 valves Displacement 321 cc Bore x stroke 68 x 44.1 mm Compression ratio 11.2 to 1 Power 42 hp at 10,750 rpm
Couple 29.6 Nm at 9,000 rpm
Engine management Electronic injection

Instrumentation

Type

Monochrome LCD screen. No handlebar control

Functions

Speed, tachometer, gear engaged, hour, fuel gauge, two trips, totalizer, fuel consumption, engine temperature

Transmission

Clutch Multi-disc in oil bath Ordered By cable Gearbox 6 reports  Final drive By chain

Cycle part

Frame Diamond frame (tubular steel) Front suspension 37mm Kayaka inverted fork, non-adjustable Suspension Ar Kayaba adjustable preload monoshock Front travel 129.5 mm Travel Ar 124.5 mm Front brake Single 298mm disc, 2-piston caliper Ar brake Single 220mm disc, 1-piston caliper ABS Not adjustable or deactivatable Front rim 10 sticks, aluminum Tire Ar 10 sticks, aluminum Front tire Dunlop Sportmax in 110/70/17 Tire Ar Dunlop Sportmax in 140/70/17

Dimensions, weight, capacities

Length 2090 mm Width 730 mm Wheelbase 1380 mm Saddle height 780 mm, not adjustable 
Ground clearance 160 mm Caster angle 25 ° Hunt 95 mm Advertised weight
169 kg fully loaded Fuel tank 14 liters  Consumption Not measured (4.3 l / 100 km according to on-board computer)
Commercial information Availability First quarter 2019 in the Colors  Blue or black Guarantee 2 years, parts and MO Price

5899 euros

  Yamaha YZF-R3

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