Video Review: 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 Review

For 2019 Yamaha released a heavily revamped YZF-R3, with their popular LAMS/Learner legal machine featuring all new R-series inspired styling, aimed at bringing the machine closer to the brand’s supersport and superbike offerings, as well as upgraded suspension and ergonomics. We recently spent a week having a load of fun on the R3. Here’s our video review…
Check out the full updated info and specifications on the bike here. 

2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 Specifications

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Price: $6,299 + ORC

Colours: Yamaha Blue, Power Black
Claimed power: N/A
Claimed torque: 29.6Nm [21.8ft-lbs]@9000rpm
Wet weight: 167kg
Fuel capacity: 14L

Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline twin-cylinder, eight-valve four stroke, 68 x 44.1mm bore x stroke, 321cc, 11.2:1 compression, TCI ignition,

Gearbox: Six speed, constant mesh
Clutch: Wet multi-disc
Final drive: Chain

Chassis: Steel diamond-type tubular frame, long steel asymmetric swingarm, Rake: 25°, Trail: 95mm

Suspension: 37mm KYB USD forks, 129.5mm travel, Monocross shock, preload adjustable, 124.5mm travel

Brakes: ABS, single 298mm floating rotor, two-piston caliper, single 220mm rear rotor, single-piston caliper

Wheels & Tyres: Cast aluminium 10-spoke, Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300 (as pictured), 110/70 ­– 17, 140/70 – 17,

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 1380mm
Ground clearance: 160mm
Seat height: 780mm
Overall height: 1140mm
Overall length: 2090mm
Overall width: 730mm

Instruments: Full digital multi-function display