R3 Wiki: The Yamaha R3 is an entry level sport motorcycle, designed to compete with rivals in 300cc segment, such as the Kawasaki Ninja 300, Honda CBR300R, and KTM 390 series. It is designed as a well-balanced sport motorcycle, with some design similarity to the R25 which has a smaller bore. With a low seat height, the well positioned windscreen sufficiently deflects the wind overhead. The 321 cc performance oriented engine is lightweight, powerful, and has a wide power band. Still, most of the power can be found from 7000 rpm to redline (12,500 rpm approx.) which makes overtaking very easy while cruising at 75 mph. The engine uses a downdraft induction fuel injection system for easy startup and the 10-spoke wheels are made up of cast aluminum to reduce unsprung weight. The all-aluminum cylinders are designed for the purpose of dissipating heat quickly. For 2017, the YZF-R3 offers the option of ABS which costs approximately $300 more than the standard variant.[10][8] The 2018 Model has dual channel ABS. It is EURO IV compliant. - Read More