2023 Yamaha YZF-R3, TOP FEATURES

• Sleek R-Series Styling
  Featuring flowing bodywork and ergonomics inspired by the MotoGP® YZR-M1®, complemented by new colors and graphics, the YZF-R3® is sleek, aerodynamic and refined.
• High-Revving Supersport Engine
  Yamaha’s championship-winning technology gives the YZF-R3 a broad spread of power with exciting high-rpm performance.
• Advanced Suspension
  The R3’s inverted fork works with a Monocross® rear shock to provide exceptional handling, with balanced chassis rigidity, a near 50/50 weight balance, and damping and spring settings designed for a wide range of road conditions.
• Compact Chassis
  With a fully-fueled weight starting at only 375 pounds and a seat height of only 30.7 inches, the YZF-R3 is ultra-light, nimble, and confidence-inspiring on everything from tight city streets to wide-open racetracks.
• Practical Performance
  A range of exclusive technologies ensures the YZF-R3 combines Yamaha’s legendary refinement and reliability with thrilling performance, all while sipping fuel at an efficient 56 mpg.

• Potent Twin-Cylinder Powerplant
  Yamaha’s 321cc liquid-cooled, inline 2-cylinder engine delivers excellent power and performance throughout the rpm range. With a 180-degree crank design and integrated counterbalancer, the layout minimizes vibrations for a smooth, refined engine character.
• High-Revving Engine Architecture
  With a compression ratio of 11.2:1, double overhead cams (DOHC) and four-valve cylinder heads, the YZF-R3 motor is designed for quick- revving performance and high-rpm efficiency to deliver an exciting ride with a broad spread of power.
• Six-Speed Transmission
  A smooth-shifting six-speed gearbox ensures the rider always has the right ratio, whether riding through tight canyon corners or racetrack straightaways.
• Modern Fuel Injection
  Downdraft induction fuel injection system provides easy starting, excellent fuel economy and responsive performance in all conditions.
• Advanced Cylinder Construction
  Yamaha’s unique DiASil—a high-silicon aluminum alloy—engine block is used to ensure excellent heat dissipation, with an innovative offset cylinder design that reduces horsepower loss and improves both power and fuel efficiency.
• Strong and Lightweight Pistons
  Forged aluminum pistons—the same technology used for the YZF- R1® —means lighter weight and excellent strength at higher temperatures, ensuring reliability at higher rpm.
• Compact Exhaust System
  The short muffler design features modern styling and helps to centralize mass, improving agility fo