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    2022 Yamaha R3 India Launch Likely By Diwali This Year

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    Yamaha R3 was available earlier in India, but was discontinued due to stricter BS6 emission norms2022 Yamaha R3Yamaha YZF-R3 was launched in India in 2015, at a time when Yamaha had established itself as a leading provider of sports bikes in the country. However, due to the high pricing of Rs 3.25 lakh, Yamaha R3 could not register strong sales numbers. Last known price of the bike was Rs 3.51 lakh, which is higher than rivals like KTM RC 390 and TVS Apache RR310.BS6 version of Yamaha R3 was expected to be launched much earlier, but plans were delayed due to the pandemic. Sources tell Rushlane that R3 could be relaunched in India by Diwali 2022. If R3 has to emerge a bestseller, it is imperative that its pricing needs to be revised. It also has to deal with new competitors such as recently launched BMW G310RR. BMW’s entry-level faired bike is priced at Rs 2.85 lakh, which is around Rs 20k more than TVS Apache RR310.2022 Yamaha R3 featuresIn several international markets, Yamaha had launched the 2022 version of R3 this year. A number of updates including new colour options have been introduced since the time the bike was discontinued in India. 2022 R3 has sleek, aerodynamic design and refined aesthetics, inspired by MotoGP YZR-M1.Some key features include twin LED headlamp setup, central airduct for fast engine cooling, compact windscreen, front cowl mounted sporty rear view mirrors, side fairing mounted turn indicators, sculpted fuel tank, split seat design and upswept exhaust.2022 Yamaha R3Built for the tracks, Yamaha R3 has a committed riding stance with rear-set footpegs and low-set handlebar. The bike has a full digital instrument panel that displays a range of information such as fuel capacity, gear position, water temp, real time and average fuel economy, trip meter and clock.Yamaha R3 specsOver the years, Yamaha has worked to reduce R3’s weight to increase its power-to-weight ratio. A lightweight profile improves performance across racetracks as well as busy city streets. Changes made include tweaks to the chassis and use of lightweight, yet stronger pistons. 2022 R3 has a wet weight of 170 kg, which is less than both RC 390 and RR310. Another advantage is the low seat height of 780 mm, which helps improve balance and handling.Yamaha R3 has USD forks at front and preload adjustable monocross rear suspension. Braking duties are performed by 298 mm and 220 mm disc at front and rear. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. The bike has 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 110/70 front and 140/70 rear tyres.Powering the bike is a 321cc, liquid cooled, DOHC motor that generates 40.4 bhp of max power at 10,750 rpm and 29.4 Nm of peak torque at 9,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch. The engine has high-rev architecture and advanced cylinder construction, which work to ensure smooth, vibration-free rides even at high speeds. More

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      2022 Yamaha R3 Updated – New Orange Colour, Weight Reduced

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      Yamaha YZF R3 is powered by a 321cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine mated to a six-speed gearboxNew Yamaha R3 Orange ColourYamaha’s credentials for sports bikes cannot be questioned. Although its presence in the high-performance category in India has diminished in the last couple of years, it still remains a strong force in international markets. One of its primary offerings in the high-speed segment is YZF R3 which sits above R15 in the bikemaker’s lineup.2022 Yamaha R3 Updated – New Colour OptionThe fully-faired motorcycle has now received a new colour option in the Taiwanese market called Vivid Orange. This new paint scheme replaces the discontinued Teal colour and continues to be offered alongside existing colour options including Racing Blue and Midnight Black.The new Vivid Orange scheme gets a nice sporty dual-tone treatment with grey side panels and a bright orange shade on top half of the bike including the fuel tank, front fender and front fairing.This lends the motorcycle a slightly sportier and aesthetic appeal. In addition, the internals and running gear of YZF R3 in this paint option has been painted black.2022 Yamaha R3Design, Features & SpecsNo changes have been made to R3’s design at all. It continues to feature a twin-pod LED headlight, a split-style step-up seat, fairing-mounted rear view mirrors, gold anodized front forks, a side-slung exhaust with a brushed-aluminium tip. While the design of R3 remains intact, it now weighs 170 kg which is a kilo lighter. It also receives LED turn indicators instead of halogen bulb units offered previously.YZF R3 is powered by the same tried and tested 321cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that kicks out 40.4 bhp at 10,750rpm and 29.4Nm of peak torque at 9,000rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. In terms of features, it gets an all-LED illumination and an LCD instrument console.Hardware setup of the bike also remains intact. Suspension duties are handled by upside-down front forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Braking configurations comprise single disc brakes at both ends aided by ABS. In Taiwan, the updated iteration of YZF R3 is priced at TWD 2,70,000 which is equivalent to INR Rs 7.20 lakh. R3 isn’t expected to make a return to the Indian market any time soon.Yamaha Feb 2022 salesMeanwhile, Yamaha recorded a total monthly sales volume of 34,817 units in February this year which resulted in a YoY decline of 37.25 percent and an MoM decline of 3.68 percent. FZ was the highest volume generator for the Japanese brand with 13,395 units dispatched across the country The company will soon be launching a new-gen model of MT-15 based on R15 V4. More

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      2022 Yamaha R125 And R3 Unveiled – Special Edition Colour Scheme

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      2022 Yamaha R3Yamaha will soon update the YZF R15 in India – It will be christened as R15 V4 and R15M
      Yamaha has been a successful Grand Prix motorcycle racing team for 60 years now and to commemorate this occasion, the Japanese brand is launching a special edition of the 2022 R3 and R15 later this year. To showcase its MotoGP racing heritage, Yamaha has introduced a special 60th Anniversary livery on both faired motorcycles.
      60th Anniversary Edition
      Moreover, 2022 Yamaha R3 is now compliant with Euro-5 emission norms. Both feature common styling elements such as white paneling with red graphics in the speed block design, as well as a special emblem on the tank. Yamaha’s iconic speed block-style pattern on fairings adds that special retro touch to the package.
      Furthermore, the faired sports bikes are adorned by a continuous red paint stripe on the fuel tank and tail section. Other attractive highlights include a red front fender, a yellow paint at front apron to carve the numbers on it and golden-coloured alloy rims. The bikes look similar to Team Blue’s MotoGP test bike for the pre-season with the same livery.
      R3 Updates
      The biggest update is seen in the form of R3 making its return with a Euro-5 compliant engine. In order to achieve this, the Japanese bikemaker has tweaked the lower fairing cowl of R3 to incorporate a new catalytic converter.
      2022 Yamaha R3
      Rest of the specifications are similar to its predecessor. It continues to be powered by a 321cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin mill that churns out 41 bhp and 29.5 Nm of peak torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox which gets a slipper and assist clutch.
      The bike is underpinned by a diamond tube frame which is sprung on gold-painted 37mm inverted forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. In addition to the 60th Anniversary paint scheme, Yamaha has offered the 2022 R3 in Icon Blue and Yamaha Black shades. In terms of features, it gets an all-LED illumination and a digital LCD instrument console.
      2022 Yamaha R125 Specs
      R125, on the other hand, gets a new dual-tone Icon Blue paint along with a dark matte blue colour option, apart from the 60th Anniversary Edition. It is powered by a 125cc liquid-cooled motor (with VVA) that dishes out 15 bhp and 11.5Nm of peak torque. This unit is coupled with a 6-speed gearbox and gets a slipper clutch as well. Suspension duties are handled by 41mm USD front forks and linked rear mono-shock. Its braking hardware consists of a 292mm front disc and a 220mm rear disc.
      2022 Yamaha R125
      With R3 now Euro-5 compliant, we can hope that it makes its re-entry in India soon. R125 is unlikely to make its way to India since the space is already occupied by YZF R15 which, interestingly, is scheduled to receive a major upgrade in the coming days. More

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      Yamaha R3 2021 Unveiled – Priced USD 300 Higher

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      Much awaited in India, the new 2021 Yamaha R3 has been launched in the US
      Yamaha has unveiled YZF-R3 supersport motorcycle in the US market with minor changes and a new colour option. There are no changes to the engine of other mechanical parts. As compared to 2020 R3 that was available for USD 4,999 (Rs 3.67 lakhs), the 2021 model is priced at USD 5,299 (Rs 3.89 lakhs).
      Electric Teal colour option

      One of the key updates is the addition of an Electric Teal colour option for 2021 R3. Teal is a trending colour and Yamaha seems to have matched it quite well with the new R3. The teal shade allows the bike to be more expressive, as compared to the usual blue and black colour options available with R3.
      Teal coloured fairing, fuel tank, front fender and headlight cowl create an interesting contrast with the rest of the bike, which is largely done in black. Another dash of flamboyance comes from the bright orange coloured alloy wheels, which appear similar to that of KTM bikes. Sporty graphics on the fairing and headlight cowl further enhance the bike’s visual appeal.

      Talking about the 2020 R3, the bike was available with Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Black and Matte Silver colour options. While the Blue and Black colour options have been retained, the Matte Silver won’t be available with 2021 R3. Another change is that Matte Black has been renamed as Matte Stealth Black, even though there does not appear to be any difference between the two.
      While the Electric Teal and Team Yamaha Blue coloured models will be available in November 2020, the Matte Stealth Black option will be available from December 2020.
      Yamaha R3 2021 engine
      Engine is the same as earlier, a 321 cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC inline twin-cylinder unit. It is rated to deliver 42 hp of max power at 10,750 rpm and 28.8 Nm of max torque at 9,000 rpm. Engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with multiplate wet clutch. The bike is estimated to deliver 56 miles per gallon, which is around 24 km/l. Estimated top speed is 110 mph (~ 180 km/h). R3 can go from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.5 seconds.

      Talking about the Indian market, Yamaha R3 BS4 variant was discontinued in the country. It is expected that Yamaha will launch BS6 compliant R3 in India in the coming months. Launch of BS6 R3 probably got delayed due to the lockdown and uncertainties surrounding Covid-19 pandemic. In USA, it is not yet certain if new R3 will be available as EURO-5 compliant model. If we look at mandated emission norms, BS6 is roughly the same as EURO-5 emission standards. More