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Yamaha YZF-R3

Yamaha · 12 model years · 2015-2026 All Yamaha models →

The Yamaha YZF-R3 is a lightweight sportbike launched in 2015. It uses a 321cc parallel twin with a high-revving character and sportbike styling inspired by Yamaha's larger R models.

It is light, comfortable and easy to ride, making it a popular choice for new riders and A2 licence holders. Updates in 2019 brought new styling, an inverted fork and a more aggressive riding position, and ABS became standard in many markets. Rivals include the Kawasaki Ninja 400, Honda CBR500R and KTM RC 390.

YearPhotoEnginePower WeightSeatFields
2026 2026 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 169 kg 780 mm 51
2025 2025 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 169 kg 780 mm 51
2024 2024 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 170 kg 780 mm 53
2023 2023 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 170 kg 780 mm 53
2022 2022 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 170 kg 780 mm 53
2021 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 167 kg 780 mm 52
2020 2020 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 167 kg 780 mm 52
2019 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 167 kg 780 mm 52
2018 2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 167 kg 780 mm 52
2017 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 167 kg 780 mm 52
2016 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 167 kg 780 mm 52
2015 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 321 cc 42 hp 167 kg 780 mm 50