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<p>Kawasaki has just launched the&nbsp;Ninja 500 in the Indian market. Available at an introductory price of Rs 5.24 lakh (ex-showroom), the new sportbike is expected to replace the&nbsp;Ninja 400, which carries the same sticker price as its bigger sibling. Kawasaki's pricing for the Ninja 500 makes the model more expensive and less affordable than its chief rivals&nbsp;–&nbsp;the Aprilia RS 457 (Rs 4.10 lakh) and&nbsp;the Yamaha YZF-R3 (Rs 4.65 lakh). The former is the Italian bikemaker's first made-in-India motorcycle, while the latter is a completely built-up unit like the Ninja 500, hence the higher price tags. Here, we compare the Kawasaki Ninja 500 with the updated version of the Yamaha YZF-F3 to see how they stack up against each other:</p>

<h2>Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha YZF-R3: Powertrain, Performance</h2>

<p>Powering the recently launched&nbsp;Kawasaki Ninja 500 is the <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/bike-news/kawasaki-eliminator-with-451cc-parallel-twin-engine-launched-in-india-at-rs-562-lakh-115732/">engine from the&nbsp;Eliminator 500 – launched last month</a>. This means that it gets&nbsp;a new 451cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that puts out an identical&nbsp;45bhp at 9,000rpm. However, the torque output&nbsp;– which stands&nbsp;at&nbsp;42.6Nm at 6,000rpm&nbsp;– is 5.6Nm&nbsp;more than that of the Ninja 400.</p>

<p><img alt="Yamaha-YZF-R3" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/12/02.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the new-generation&nbsp;Yamaha YZF-R3&nbsp;borrows the mechanical components&nbsp;from its predecessor. However, it has been updated to meet BS6 Phase II emission norms. The improved YZF-R3 uses the same&nbsp;321cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled motor, producing&nbsp;42bhp at 10,750rpm and&nbsp;29.5Nm of peak torque&nbsp;at&nbsp;9,000rpm.&nbsp;For transmission, both motorcycles come mated to a six-speed unit, assisted by&nbsp;a slip-and-assist clutch for seamless operation.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha YZF-R3: Chassis, Suspension, Brakes</h2>

<p>The&nbsp;Kawasaki Ninja 500 employs&nbsp;a steel trellis frame, while the&nbsp;Yamaha YZF-R3 features a lightweight diamond-type frame. What's also different is the suspension setup. The Ninja 500&nbsp;is suspended by a telescopic fork at the front (120mm wheel travel) and&nbsp;a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear (130mm wheel travel), unlike the R3's&nbsp;upside-down front fork&nbsp;(130mm) and&nbsp;rear mono-shock (125mm) combination.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Kawasaki Ninja 500" height="720" src="/uploads/2024/02/Kawasaki-Ninja-500.png" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Although both bikes get disc brakes at both ends, Kawasaki's new motorcycle&nbsp;offers a larger front brake&nbsp;than Yamaha's&nbsp;YZF-R3, with a diameter&nbsp;of 310mm, while the latter has a smaller 298mm front disc.&nbsp;However, the rear disc brake is the same for both&nbsp;– 220mm. The alloy wheel size is the same as well, with&nbsp;a 17-inch wheel at each end.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha YZF-R3: Weight, Dimensions</h2>

<p>Tipping the scales at 171 kilograms, the Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs a little more than the YZF-R3 (169kg). It has a 785mm seat height, which can be raised by 30mm to 815mm. In comparison, the Yamaha R3's seat height stands at 780mm. The ground clearance is 160mm&nbsp;– 15mm lower than the Ninja 500.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha YZF-R3: Design</h2>

<p><img alt="New Yamaha R3" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/12/New-Yamaha-R3.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>The&nbsp;Kawasaki <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/bike-news/kawasaki-ninja-zx-6r-launched-in-india-at-rs-rs-1109-lakh-115715/">Ninja 500's design is in line with the ZX-6R</a> and the Ninja 7 Hybrid. Its front end includes&nbsp;sleek twin LED headlamps, layered fairing,&nbsp;a small windscreen, and clip-on handlebars. Other bits are&nbsp;a split-type seat setup,&nbsp;an LED tail lamp, and a swept-up tail section.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the R3's&nbsp;design is about three years old, the Ninja 500 challenger&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;contemporary&nbsp;flair and sporty looks. It gets sharper LED headlamps, sporty fairing, clip-on handlebars, a curved fuel tank, split-style seats, a raked tail section, and&nbsp;a compact LED taillight.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha YZF-R3: Features</h2>

<p>Both bikes offer the bare minimum features. They can be had with&nbsp;an LCD instrument cluster, dual-channel ABS, and an&nbsp;assist and slipper clutch.</p>


Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 Spec Comparison: Which One Should You Pick?

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes in a single all-black colour scheme, while the Yamaha YZF-R3 is available in Yamaha Black and Icon Blue paint options.

<p>Alongside&nbsp;the R3 sport bike, Yamaha launched its naked street bike&nbsp;– the MT-03&nbsp;– in our market late last week. With the latter, the bikemaker hopes to take on the likes of the KTM 390 Duke, BMW G 310 R, and the Keeway K300 N, while the Yamaha R3 sees&nbsp;the closest rival&nbsp;in the Aprilia&nbsp;RS 457.&nbsp;Both Yamaha bikes come powered by&nbsp;a 321cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.&nbsp;Power and torque figures are rated at 42bhp at 10,750rpm and 29.5Nm at 9,000rpm, respectively. Also available is a slip-and-assist clutch for seamless operation.</p>

<p>Although the&nbsp;YZF-R3 and the&nbsp;MT-03 have just landed on our shores, Yamaha has already come out with an official accessories list&nbsp;for the bikes. For those looking to customise and spec up their bikes, Yamaha is offering a rear seat cowl (in two colour options) as well as&nbsp;a windshield kit (for aiding the aerodynamics), both of which&nbsp;can be added for an extra cost. Read on to find out their prices:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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			<td><strong>Yamaha R3</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Yamaha MT-03</strong></td>
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			<td>Seat Cowl</td>
			<td>Rs 7,500 (Blue-Black)</td>
			<td>Rs 7,500 (Black)</td>
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			<td>Windshield Kit</td>
			<td>Rs 8,200</td>
			<td>&nbsp; &nbsp; -</td>
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	</tbody>
</table>

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<h2>Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03: Styling</h2>

<p><img alt="Yamaha MT 03 New" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/12/Yamaha-MT-03-New.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>While the bikes share the same motor and chassis, the&nbsp;Yamaha YZF-R3 and the&nbsp;MT-03 are differentiated in terms of styling.&nbsp;Although its design is about three years old, the R3 sport bike&nbsp;has been given a&nbsp;contemporary&nbsp;flair and sporty looks, with a sharper headlamp design, sporty fairing, clip-on handlebars, a curved fuel tank, split-style seats, a raked tail section, and&nbsp;a compact LED taillight.&nbsp;The model&nbsp;is available in Yamaha Black and Icon Blue paint options.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;the naked MT-03 looks quite similar to the popular MT-15. Yamaha's MT-03 has an aggressive face, featuring a projector headlamp with spoilers, split-style LED daytime running lights, and muscular bodywork. Other bits include an upswept side-mounted exhaust, a wide 14-litre fuel tank, and a slim LED tail lamp. Here, Yamaha offers two colour options – Grey/Cyan Blue&nbsp;and Midnight Black, depending on the availability of stock.</p>

<h2>Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03: Features</h2>

<p>Features-wise, Yamaha bikes&nbsp;are decently equipped, with&nbsp;an LCD instrument console without Bluetooth, LED illumination, and dual-channel ABS. But&nbsp;it misses out on many frills like launch control, traction control, a bi-directional quick-shifter, a TFT display with smartphone connectivity and&nbsp;turn-by-turn navigation, and riding modes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03: Cycle Parts</h2>

<p>Both bikes&nbsp;feature&nbsp;upside-down forks at the front and a mono-shock at the rear, while the braking hardware consists of discs at both ends. That said, the discs come mounted on 17-inch wheels.</p>

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<p>Yamaha brought the R3 and the MT-03 to India as completely built-up units from&nbsp;Indonesia, hence the higher price tag of Rs 4.65 lakh and Rs 4.60, respectively. Prices are ex-showroom.&nbsp;</p>


Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03 Accessories Revealed, Prices Start at Rs 7,500

Yamaha brought the R3 and the MT-03 to India as completely built-up units from Indonesia, hence the higher price tag of Rs 4.65 lakh and Rs 4.60, respectively. Prices are ex-showroom.

<p>Yamaha Motor India recently announced the arrival of the eagerly awaited YZF-R3 in the Indian market.&nbsp;Carrying&nbsp;an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 4.65 lakh, the R3&nbsp;is relatively expensive because it is imported as a CBU. The preceding-generation model was a CKD import.&nbsp;The Yamaha MT-03, which retails for Rs 4.60 lakh (ex-showroom), was also launched alongside the R3. This model&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;offered for sale via the whole import channel as well. Notably,&nbsp;the MT-03 marked&nbsp;its debut here and will be on sale with its supersport sibling, the R3, which was previously available for purchase in India. Prospective buyers can pre-order the YZF-R3 and MT-03 from Yamaha India's official website. Here's an overview of the styling elements, engine specs, features, and other details regarding the Yamaha YZF-R3.</p>

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<h2>Yamaha R3: Design Cues</h2>

<p><img alt="Yamaha-YZF-R3-back" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/12/01.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>The new Yamaha R3 misses the latest design language from the Japanese automaker, which is a feature shared by models like the R1, R6, R7, and even the R15.&nbsp;It has a sporty, aerodynamic look that seems to be influenced by the R7 and the R1. The new R3 yet manages to radiate flair and sportiness despite that. This is mostly because the most recent version has an Upside Down (USD) fork, which improves its visual attractiveness. The bike also has a windscreen, a curved fuel tank, a clip-on handlebar, a full fairing, twin LED headlamps, and a compact LED taillight, among other unique elements. The model&nbsp;is available in Yamaha Black and Icon Blue paint options. The new shade of purple that the bike manufacturer added to the R3 for MY2023 has not yet been introduced&nbsp;in the domestic market.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Yamaha R3: Engine Specs and Chassis</h2>

<p>Maintaining the same chassis as its predecessor, the new-gen R3 looks familiar. Moreover, the powerful&nbsp;321cc parallel-twin, DOHC engine, is the same, producing a peak torque of 29.5Nm at&nbsp;9,000rpm and a fast 42bhp at 10,750rpm. Yamaha claims that the new R3 weighs just 169 kg, making it incredibly light and easy to handle. Its rider-friendly 780mm seat height further improves accessibility.&nbsp;With a slip-and-assist clutch for seamless operation, a 6-speed gearbox competently handles the transmission chores.</p>

<p>The hardware components on the bike include a rear monoshock with 125mm of travel and KYB upside-down front forks with 130mm of travel. A dual-channel ABS supports the effective management of braking duties by a front 298mm disc and a rear 220mm disc. With its road-biased rubber tyres and 17-inch wheels, the motorcycle delivers a quick and steady ride.</p>

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<h2>Yamaha R3: Feature Set</h2>

<p><img alt="Yahama-YZF-R3-LCD Cluster" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/12/03.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>A lightweight diamond frame, upside-down front forks, extended swingarm, mono-cross rear suspension, multifunction LCD instrument cluster, and all-around LED lighting&nbsp;are among the features on offer.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Yamaha R3: Rivals and Availability</h2>

<p>The Aprilia RS 457, the KTM RC 390, and the recently released Kawasaki Ninja 400 compete with the R3. The bike&nbsp;will be available at every Yamaha Blue Square showroom across India.&nbsp;</p>


Yamaha YZF-R3 Launched in India; Check Price, Features, Specs and More

The all-new R3 has a sporty, aerodynamic look that seems to be influenced by the R7 and the R1. Here's an overview of the styling elements, engine specs, features, and other details regarding the new Yamaha model.

<p>Yamaha has finally launched the highly anticipated YZF-R3 and MT-03 in India, with prices of Rs 4.65 lakh&nbsp;and Rs 4.60&nbsp;lakh, respectively (both ex-showroom). During the most recent 2023 MotoGP Bharat, which took place at the Buddha International Circuit, the YZF-R3, a fully faired sports tourer, and the MT-03, its naked cousin with a minimalist design that showcases exposed mechanical elements, were on display.</p>

<p>Marking the return of the Yamaha R3 and the debut of the MT-03 in the Indian market, these middleweight bikes will be imported as Completely Built Units (CBU) from Thailand. It's important for potential buyers to be aware that these models will not be available at every Yamaha dealership. The manufacturer claims that these motorcycles would only be available at select Blue Square dealerships across more than 100 cities in India.</p>

<p>The YZF-R3 and MT-03 can be pre-ordered by interested customers through Yamaha India's official website. Now, let's delve into the key details of these exciting new Yamaha models.</p>

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<h2>Yamaha R3: Design</h2>

<p><img alt="Yamaha R3 Rear" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/11/3-1.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>The supersport R3 boasts distinctive features such as twin LED headlamps, a windscreen, a curved fuel tank, a clip-on handlebar, a full fairing, and a compact LED taillight. The R3 appears to draw inspiration from the R7 and the R1, reflecting a sporty and aerodynamic aesthetic. There are two paint finishes available for the R3 - Icon Blue and Yamaha Black.</p>

<h2>Yamaha MT-03:&nbsp;Design</h2>

<p>The MT-03, on the other hand, has a streetfighter look and showcases a square, bi-functional LED headlight with split-style LED DRLs, along with an upswept side-mounted exhaust, a bold fuel tank, and a slender LED taillamp. The MT-03 seems to take cues from the MT-07 and the MT-09, exuding a street-smart and aggressive vibe. There are two colour options available for the MT-03 - Midnight Cyan and Midnight Black.</p>

<h2>Yamaha R3, MT-03: Engine</h2>

<p>Powering these Yamaha motorcycles is a robust 321cc parallel-twin, DOHC engine, delivering an impressive 42bhp at 10,750rpm and a peak torque of 29.5Nm at 9,000rpm. The transmission duties are expertly handled by a 6-speed gearbox featuring a slip and assist clutch for smooth operation.</p>

<p><img alt="Yamaha MT-03 side" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/11/11.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>When it comes to the chassis components, these bikes are equipped with KYB upside-down front forks boasting 130mm of travel, complemented by a rear monoshock with 125mm of travel. Braking responsibilities are efficiently managed by a front 298mm disc and a rear 220mm disc, both supported by a dual-channel ABS system. Rolling on 17-inch wheels shod with road-biased rubber, these motorcycles ensure a confident and responsive ride.</p>

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<h2>Yamaha R3, MT-03: Price and Rivals</h2>

<p>As mentioned earlier, the bikes will be brought in through the Completely Built Unit (CBU) method, resulting in price tags of Rs&nbsp;4.65&nbsp;lakh&nbsp;and Rs 4.60 lakh&nbsp;(both ex-showroom) for the YZF-R3 and MT-03, respectively.</p>

<p>The YZF-R3 will contend with formidable rivals such as the TVS Apache RR 310, the Kawasaki Ninja 400, the KTM RC 390, and the Kawasaki Ninja 300. On the other hand, the MT-03 will face stiff competition in our market from rivals like the BMW G 310 R, the recently launched KTM 390 Duke, and the TVS Apache RTR 310.</p>


Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03 Launched in India Starting at Rs 4.60 Lakh

Yamaha has launched the YZF-R3 and MT-03 in India, showcasing a powerful 321cc parallel-twin engine. These models will be imported as Completely Built Units (CBU) from Thailand.

<p>Yamaha Motor Company has confirmed the launch of the 2023 versions of the YZF-R3 and the MT-03 by the end of 2023 in the Indian market. Following this, the Japanese bikemaker has plans to roll out the YZF-R7, the MT-07, and the MT-09 next year, as per the statement issued by Eishin Chihana, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India. Besides, a couple of EV models are also likely on the cards.&nbsp;Some reports suggest that unofficial bookings for the upcoming&nbsp;YZF-R3 and the MT-03 are already underway. Note that the booking amount shall range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000, depending on the dealership. As for the price, expect the updated YZF-R3 motorcycle to be in Rs 3.5 - Rs 4.5 lakh range, while the 2023&nbsp;MT-03 could carry a sticker price of&nbsp;around Rs 3.7&nbsp;lakh. All prices are ex-showroom. These motorcycles were displayed at&nbsp;a dealer conference held in April 2023,&nbsp;alongside a variety of other models, including&nbsp;the YZF-R7, MT-07, MT-09, and&nbsp;the flagship R1 M.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>2023 Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03: Engine and Transmission&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The&nbsp;powertrain setup of the&nbsp;2023 Yamaha YZF-R3 remains similar to the previous version. The fully-faired YZF-R3 draws power from a&nbsp;320cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine. Linked to a 6-speed gearbox, the motor cranks out&nbsp;30Nm of peak torque at 9,000rpm and 42bhp of maximum power at 10,750rpm. In terms of mileage, the 2023&nbsp;model is claimed to yield a fuel efficiency of 25.4km/l, as certified by WMTC&nbsp;(World Motorcycle Test&nbsp;Cycle).&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Yamaha MT 03" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/06/Yamaha-MT-03.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Similar to its faired sibling, the naked MT-03 is powered by a 321cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin motor. The engine is mated to&nbsp;a six-speed gearbox and churns out 42bhp of maximum power and 29.6Nm of peak torque.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>2023 Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03: Hardware &amp; Cycle Parts</h2>

<p>The&nbsp;2023 Yamaha YZF-R3 features a diamond-type frame and&nbsp;uses upside-down front forks. Whereas the rear end has&nbsp;a preload-adjustable rear mono-shock. For braking duties, the bike comes with&nbsp;single discs on both ends, along with a dual-channel ABS for protection. Additionally, the Indian-spec model also gets&nbsp;a safety feature of traction control, which the Japanese version misses out on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similar to the YZF-R3, the 2023 MT-03&nbsp;is also equipped with inverted&nbsp;front forks and a rear mono-shock. For braking, the bike features&nbsp;a 298mm front and a 200mm&nbsp;rear disc, with ABS.&nbsp;The brakes are mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels, which are wrapped in 110/70 front and 140/70 rear tyres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>2023 Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03: Design &amp;&nbsp;Features</h2>

<p>Design-wise, the Indian-spec&nbsp;YZF-R3 is anticipated to get&nbsp;all-LED lighting and LED turn indicators that replace&nbsp;the bulb-type units found in the previous version. Other bits are likely to remain the same,&nbsp;including&nbsp;a twin-pod headlight, a split-style seat setup, a full fairing, a side-slung exhaust, and 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends. The MT-03, which is a naked version of the fully-faired&nbsp;YZF-R3,&nbsp;has an aggressive front profile. Its headlight unit includes a projector unit with LED DRLs. The bike gets a muscular fuel tank with creases and cuts, adding&nbsp;to the bike's overall muscular appearance.</p>

<p>Coming to the features, the MT-03 has&nbsp;dual-channel ABS and a fully digital LCD in addition to LED lighting. The instrument console includes all necessary instruments, such as a tachometer, trip meter, speedometer, and odometer. Meanwhile,&nbsp;the Japanese-spec YZF-R3&nbsp;houses an LCD instrument cluster without Bluetooth connectivity and now even comes with a quick-shifter. It remains to be seen whether these features will be offered with the Indian-spec YZF-R3.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>2023 Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03: Market Rivals</h2>

<p>The&nbsp;2023 Yamaha YZF-R3 is available in Japan at ¥7,29,000 (Rs 4.43 lakh, ex-showroom). The Indian version&nbsp;will be launched by late 2023. In India, the YZF-R3 will rival the likes of the&nbsp;Kawasaki Ninja 300, the Ninja 400, and the&nbsp;KTM RC 390.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The MT-03's pricing could be around Rs 3.7&nbsp;lakh (ex-showroom). When it rolls out in the Indian market, it will compete with the likes of the KTM 390 Duke&nbsp;and the BMW G 310 R. Upon launch, the new Yamaha R3 and the MT-03 will go on sale as completely built-up&nbsp;units (CBU), eventually transitioning to CKD production models.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://bikeindia.in/will-launch-the-yzf-r3-and-the-mt-03-by-the-year-end-eishin-chihana-chairman-yamaha-motor-india/">Source</a></p>


2023 Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03 to Launch in India by the End of 2023, Confirms Chairman Eishin Chihana

As for the price, expect the updated YZF-R3 motorcycle to be in Rs 3.5 - Rs 4.5 lakh range, while the 2023 MT-03 could carry a sticker price of around Rs 3.7 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.

<p>Yamaha Motor Company has launched the&nbsp;2023 version of the YZF-R3. The new version is available for purchase in the Japanese market at&nbsp;¥7,29,000 (Rs 4.43 lakh, ex-showroom). On the design front, the Yamaha YZF-R3 is&nbsp;in line with the preceding model. Except, the 2023 vehicle dons new LED turn indicators. The bike carries over the same suspension setup from the previous version.&nbsp;Prospective buyers can choose between&nbsp;Deep Purplish Blue Metallic, Black Metallic, and Dark Blueish Purple Metallic colour options.&nbsp;Yamaha has plans to release the&nbsp;YZF-R3 model soon in the domestic market as well, and we expect it to get a host of features. Although, the launch timeline is yet to be revealed.&nbsp;Once launched in our market, it will take on the likes of the&nbsp;Kawasaki Ninja 300, the Ninja 400, and the&nbsp;KTM RC 390.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Yamaha YZF-R3 was displayed at a dealer conference held in April,&nbsp;alongside a variety of other models, including&nbsp;the&nbsp;R7, MT-03, MT-07, MT-09, and&nbsp;the flagship R1 M.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>2023 Yamaha YZF-R3: Mechanicals, Hardware</h2>

<p>The powertrain setup of the&nbsp;2023 Yamaha YZF-R3 remains similar to the previous version. The motorcycle's 320cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine is still available. The motor, when connected to a 6-speed gearbox, produces 30Nm of peak torque at 9,000rpm and 42bhp of maximum power at 10,750rpm. In terms of mileage, the 2023&nbsp;model is claimed to yield a fuel efficiency of 25.4km/l, as certified by WMTC&nbsp;(World Motorcycle Test&nbsp;Cycle).&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Yamaha YZF R3 1 " height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/Yamaha-YZF-R3-1-.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>The&nbsp;2023 Yamaha YZF-R3 features a diamond-type frame and uses upside-down front forks. Whereas the rear end has&nbsp;a preload-adjustable rear mono-shock. For braking, the bike gets single discs on both ends, along with a dual-channel ABS for protection. It misses out on a safety feature of traction control, which the Indian version will come equipped with.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>2023 Yamaha YZF-R3: Design &amp;&nbsp;Features</h2>

<p>The 2023&nbsp;YZF-R3 does not receive any significant updates. However, it does get&nbsp;all-LED lighting and LED turn indicators that replace&nbsp;the bulb-type units found in the previous version. This is what is expected on<a href="https://www.autox.com/news/bike-news/new-yamaha-r3-to-launch-in-india-soon-check-details-here-112926/"> the Indian-spec</a> model. Earlier, only select variants of the YZF-R3 were accessible&nbsp;with all-LED lighting in the country.</p>

<p>On the other hand, the YZF-R3 retains a twin-pod headlight, a split-style seat setup, a full fairing, a side-slung exhaust, and 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends. In addition, the Japanese-spec model houses an LCD instrument cluster without Bluetooth connectivity and now even comes with a quick-shifter.</p>

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<h2>2023 Yamaha YZF-R3: Price, Competition</h2>

<p>The&nbsp;2023 Yamaha YZF-R3 is available in Japan at ¥7,29,000 (Rs 4.43 lakh, ex-showroom). The Indian version, according to some reports,&nbsp;will be launched soon. In India, the YZF-R3 will rival the likes of the&nbsp;Kawasaki Ninja 300, the Ninja 400, and the&nbsp;KTM RC 390.&nbsp;</p>


2023 Yamaha YZF-R3 with Claimed 25.4km/l Mileage Launched in Japan, to Arrive Soon in India

The 2023 Yamaha YZF-R3 features all-LED lighting and LED turn indicators that replace the bulb-type units on the previous version. On offer are Deep Purplish Blue Metallic, Black Metallic, and Dark Blueish Purple Metallic colour options.

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