Varian baru dari motor sport Yamaha telah muncul di amerika dengan nama Yamaha YZF R3,dan kemungkinan memang tidak dipasarkan di indonesia. Yamaha R3 ini dapur pacunya memiliki mesin 320cc inline twin cylinder dan memakai tagline “Pure R Series DNAâ€.Mirip seperti yamaha R25, hanya beda kubikasi mesin. dengan versi standar yang udah mengaplikasikan Rem ABS. Konon harga produk Yamaha YZF R3 Ini dibandrol dengan nilai $4990 atau sekitar 60 jutaan.Volume mesin resmi nya 321cc ini di sinyalir dapat memproduksi power hingga 42ps dan torsi 29,6NM (motoblast.org)
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YZF-R3 Engine Technical Highlights
- 321cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 4-valve inline twin cylinder engine
- Excellent power and torque characteristics
- 30.9kW/42PS @ 10,750 rpm
- 29.6Nm/3.0 kg-m @ 9,000rpm
- Good low to mid-speed rideability
- Direct drive camshaft for excellent high rpm performance
- Forged aluminium pistons for reduced reciprocating weight
- Light and strong carburized con rods
- Lightweight DiaSil low-friction cylinders
- Offset cylinders for reduced frictional losses
- Compact combustion chamber design
- R6-inspired 2-into-1 muffler
- Primary coupled balancer
- Progressive throttle pulleys for smooth acceleration
YZF-R3 Chassis Technical Highlights
- Predictable handling
- Lightweight tubular steel diamond type frame
- 169kg wet weight
- Virtually 50/50 front/rear weight distribution
- Short 1,380mm wheelbase
- Long R1-inspired swingarm with identical swingarm/wheelbase ratio
- 41mm frontforks with 130mm wheel travel
- Lightweight Monocross rear suspension giving 125mm wheel travel
- Lightweight 10-spoke cast aluminium wheels
- Floating 298mm front disc/220mm rear disc
- ABS fitted as standard equipment
- Multifunction instruments, analogue tachometer/digital speedometer
- 780mm seat height with separate rider & passenger seats
- Clip on handlebars with wide 68 degree turning angle
- 14-litre fuel tank for good riding range
