Sportbikes
2027Yamaha YZF-R3
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The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R3 is an entry-level sports bike with a 321cc parallel twin making 42 hp and 29.6 Nm. A 780 mm seat and 169.2 kg wet weight make it easy to ride for new riders.
- Capacity
- 321.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 169.2 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 42.0 HP (30.9 kW) @ 10750 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Best suited for learning to ride, commuting, and light weekend sport riding rather than outright speed or long-distance touring.
- Built for
- A friendly, approachable small-displacement sportbike that rewards smooth riding and encourages developing cornering skills over raw power.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for experienced riders craving high-speed thrills, long highway touring comfort, or any kind of off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Official figures come from a gentle lab test - most riders use 10-30% more fuel than this, so expect less range in real riding, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsUS owner complaints
None filed for 2027 · 6 across all yearsNo US owner complaints are on record for the 2027 model; owners of other years of the Yamaha YZF-R3 have filed 6.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model.
Bike Reliability
How the score works →61
out of 100Good
The Yamaha YZF-R3 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 86.1% of the time, 3.0 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 61% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
86.1%Passed first time
6.7%Failed outright
7.2%Fixed during test
7,000Typical miles
2,688Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
54
68
59
50
85
64
67
2015201620172018201920202021
Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW G 310 R | 95 Excellent | 349 |
| 2 | Suzuki GSX250R | 72 Good | 992 |
| 3 | Honda CBR500R | 71 Good | 12,798 |
| 4 | KTM RC 390 | 62 Good | 815 |
| 5 | Yamaha YZF-R3 | 61 Good | 2,688 |
| 6 | Yamaha MT-03 | 55 Average | 9,988 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 321.0 ccm
- Power
- 42.0 HP (30.9 kW) @ 10750 RPM
- Torque
- 29.6 Nm (3.0 kgf-m) @ 9000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2482 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 68.0 x 44.1 mm
- Compression
- 11.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiplate wet with Assist and Slipper clutch
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 5.22 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1379 mm
- Overall length
- 2090 mm
- Overall width
- 734 mm
- Overall height
- 1140 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Wet weight
- 169.2 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Diamond, steel frame and swingarm
- Front suspension
- Inverted telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Monocross single shock, adjustable preload
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 124 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 94 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic..
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Maintenance
- Oil capacity
- 2.60 litres
Other
- Color options
- Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Stealth Black, Lunar White/Nebula Blue
- Comments
- Windscreen. Smartphone connectivity. USB.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2015 | 2018 | 2021 | 2024 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 321 cc | 321 cc | 321 cc | 321 cc | 321 cc |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 54 Average | 50 Average | 67 Good | Too new | Too new |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha YZF-R3?
The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R3 has a Capacity of 321.0 ccm (19.59 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha YZF-R3 have?
The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R3 has a Power of 42.0 HP (30.9 kW) @ 10750 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha YZF-R3 have?
The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R3 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha YZF-R3?
The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R3 has a Torque of 29.6 Nm (3.0 kgf-m or 21.8 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R3 weigh?
The 2027 Yamaha YZF-R3 has a Wet weight of 169.2 kg (373.0 pounds).
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