Yamaha recently demonstrated the 2023 R3 to dealers, implying that the motorcycle will be available in the country soon. So, before you go out and buy the R3 when it comes out, let us tell you everything you need to know about the KTM RC 390 rival.
Timeline for the release of the Yamaha R3 and expected pricing
Let’s get right to the point: the Yamaha R3’s expected pricing in India. To put things in perspective, before it was discontinued in 2019, the motorcycle was priced at Rs 3.51 lakh ex-showroom. With the updates the motorcycle has received in international markets over the years, we can also expect a price increase. As a result, a price of around Rs 4 lakh would be ideal. Having said that, Yamaha is expected to launch the 2023 R3 in India during the festive season in October-November, with bookings beginning in July.
Yamaha R3 Design
The design of the 2023 R3 is more aerodynamic than that of the previous version. It may not be as aggressive as its bigger siblings, but it looks more like the older-generation R1. The motorcycle has a full fairing with split headlamps and an air intake in between. Then there’s the split seat configuration with a sharp tail section.
Yamaha R3 Specifications
The R3 has dual-channel ABS, an LCD instrument cluster, and LED lighting for the headlamp and tail lamp. Furthermore, it is outfitted with upside-down forks that come with golden fork bottles. However, when compared to its competitors, the KTM RC 390 and Ninja 400, the R3 only has adequate equipment.
Engine and hardware for the Yamaha R3
The engine in the Yamaha R3 hasn’t changed much since 2019. It has a 321cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that produces 40.4bhp and 29.4Nm. In terms of hardware, the motorcycle has upside-down forks up front, a mono-shock, and discs with ABS at both ends.
