I don't understand why everyone thinks it looks ugly now. I like both the 2018 and 2019 look equally. Imo the 2018 model front cowl looked a bit too long, I like how they shortened it up a tiny bit, looks a tiny bit better. I just wish they would lower the windscreen to make it look more sportier and get rid of those ugly signal lights (I know people can change it themselves, but still). They even wobble as you can see at 3:46
Yamaha is probably waiting to pay off the R and D of the R3 to pave the way for a potential R4. Id like it to be a modern FZR 400. Inline 4cyl...aluminum frame, twin front disc brakes. Back in '89 the 400 had no US competition. BRING IT BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@allnighterist i have 3 reasons why i won´t get this bike 1. i don´t have budget 2. my home is far away from expressway (ilocos sur) 3. no plan for or my parents won´t even allow me to go to Manila by riding motorcycle anyway.
The price of yamaha r3 in Philippines is 239,000 php, while ninja 400 is 295,000 php. As they said, nothing changes on price tag and hope it will stay 239-240,000 php.
would be great with just aliiiittle more power though. how much can you rank out of it if you ECU flash it and dynotune it? it has what 42 bhp and 36 on the wheel as standard? I have a big license so i can ride whatever but the cost of this bike is great. its fairly cheap and probably the best one to learn how to ride on. instead if i hop on a 600 or a 1000 to begin with.
If you don't have much experience, for sure go with this thing first. With some careful mods, I think 40-45 hp is possible at the wheel. Put an exhaust on there and tune it up. The motor is strong, too, so it'll take some beating.
Sure would have likes some specs. My first bike was an RD-350 two stroke. I think it spat out 4 more hp than my 1971 Austin Mini. With myself on board it hit an indicated (perhaps optimistic) 115 mph on the flat in autumnal air, unless the plugs fouled or the sucker seized. Which it did at the worst of times. I survived, somehow and moved on to BMWs that have allowed me to conquer the better part of North America, on road and off.
Love the new front end look but , Why the hell couldn't they put the signals in the fairing like the ninja 300? It looks like they built the bike and then said "Crap we forgot to put on the turn signals"
Thanks, Gonzo. Personally, I still like the Ninja 400 for the extra power. Chassis-wise, the R3 is pretty sharp for the money but I'd still like a cartridge kit. Yamaha does a GYTR kit that they race with in WorldSSP300 and MotoAmerica this year, but it costs a bomb. Probably not worth doing it for the road although you do get stuff like the fork kit, shock, race ECU, and much more. If you're going racing, for sure look at the GYTR kit because you'll spend a decent amount turning it from a road bike to a racer anyway.
I chose the Ninja 300 over 1st gen R3 (mainly due to available ABS, standard slipper clutch, better aero, looks [my opinion], better comfort, better MPG, and slightly better top speed despite a couple less HP than R3, and disdain for the 70's style floppy turn signals hanging off of a brand new R3!). Comparing the new Ninja 400 to the new R3, Ninja has the power advantage, looks (my opinion again), technology that works, and I personally appreciate that the Ninja is the original, the trend-setter, the one that everybody like Yamaha needs to emulate (Ninja 250 was the ONLY 'baby sportbike' forever before the 300s and 400)! The same reason I prefer a Suzuki Hayabusa over a Ninja ZX14R and H2- that and superior aerodynamics. I second Cycle News' opinion and feel the 400 is superior to the R3.
I never said it was the same dash. I said it was linked to the R6 and R1. Yamaha told us in the tech briefing they wanted the dashes to look similar, even though there were large spec differences between the three.
Cycle News how can it be linked to the r6 dash when it’s nowhere close to its shape nor style. To be more specific. It has the exact same dash and style as the mt10.
A happy owner of a modified Ninja 300 here. These little CC sportbikes fit my needs perfectly (unnoticeable on carrier on back of motorhome, economical, FUN, looks, reliability) and quite sprightly with engine mods. I'm leaning towards the Ninja 400 soon, as it's even lighter than mine was stock, and should be impressively quick with all the engine mods. Would love a GSXR750 next, but the smaller size of the 400 wins me over for the time being (120MPH and 0-60 in 4sec of my current 300 is even sufficient for a commuter😉). Lil' Yamaha, I'm not too impressed (when compared to the Ninja 300, especially the 400!). 1st gen R3 had no ABS or slipper clutch, worse aero and mpg compared to Ninja 300, lower top speed despite more (claimed) HP, worse suspension, and less comfortable to me. And somebody tell me WHY the floppy 70s style turn signals on a brand new 21st century sport bike!? New '19 R3 simply doesn't compare to the new Ninja 400, though I tried to love it, I really did!
You forgot to mention that the R3 was recalled 3 or 4 times since its release. I felt that yamaha was in a rush to get a slice of the entry level sportbike market.
If Yamaha was trying to make the R3 look like the R6 and R1 why does it still have the same tail light as the 2018 model. Even the R15 got that part right.
I think Yamaha missed the mark here by not updating to a 400cc R4. 44hp (Ninja 400) vs 37hp (R3) is not going to make much of a difference to a new rider on public roads. But on the track, that is a substantial difference. Look at the MotoAmerica Junior Cup field. For the 2021 season, I think there was 1 KTM and 1 R3 entry. The rest were all Ninja 400s. Wish they would bring back the FZR400 with modern features like fuel injection and electronics. If the worry is A2 regulations to limit HP, that can all be done with the ECU mapping. That would also allow the tuners to de-restrict a bike for more HP for track use.
Hi Rennie, Yamaha R3's are having good sales here in india as well but people do prefer buying KTM RC390 than this because of its huge price difference with more common specs.
In Colombia, the KTM Duke 390 is also more popular than the R3/MT03 (the MT03 is the naked version of the R3 sold here), prices: MT03: US$5.645, Duke 390: US$6.450. the new R3 is still not available in Colombia. I have a 2017 R3 and is a wonderful bike, I love it!!!
I love the way the new R3 looks, I've wanted an r3 as my first bike for a few months now and I'm so excited to get one! I was considering a Ninja 400 as my first bike but my second bike is gonna be a zx-6r and those would look so similar and I'd prefer the experience of going from a 300 to a 600 than a 400 to a 600. The Ninja 400 would make my zx-6r feel like it's the same bike just with a bit more power and that would be lame.
@Tebin My apologies, considering the fact that I've never even ridden a motorcycle before that was kind of a bold and ignorant statement for me to make. But I feel like they'd look too similar rather than perform too similar. But that's just from what I've seen in images, haven't seen either in person yet.
Actually the engine has been tweaked and it shows it on numbers to the rear wheel. 36 versus 35 HP, and the torque was improved marginally. The rear shock is redesigned and so is the forks. To say the chassis hasn't changed begs for you to explain what the chassis is (frame?). Yamaha has always improved their models with tweaks, and so is this. Looks wise it is much better looking. It has better rubber, but I'm waiting for the rear tire to be stock at 150/60 which allows you to buy much better tires.
Will be getting this one on June 2019. Convince me otherwise. I'm jumping to this bike from a 160cc Honda Hornet. I've been riding for a year. Will do a 10 day road trip. Any better ideas?
If u Will go for a 10days trip, ninja 300 is a better option, or go for a 300 tourer bike like Versys, R3 is not the best option i believe, r3 riding position is not too Racy but not good enough for a long trip
@@tsumu-rider3032 boku wa nijuichinen mae ni nihongo wo benkyou shimashita. demo....ima, yoku wakarnai. i still remember all my kana though and some simple phrases
If anyone wants true input on these bikes, reply to this message with any questions. I did so much research on these before I purchased one, and now it's a year later. Also, in my opinion, the 2017 R3 looks way better than this. Not that my opinion matters much, haha.
@@laurencemo884 What's up Lawrence ? It really does feel good around the 70-80 mark. Not much vibration at all really. It's a smooth ride at any speed for the most part. As far as comfort, it's also good. You're still slightly hunched over, so over time, my neck started getting tired (of course this was my first bike, and I wasn't used to wearing a helmet), but I would anticipate a little fatigue if I were you at first. Fuel efficiency is great. $7 fills it up for me (or close to it). It's also not a speed racer. It goes relatively quick at the start, but you aren't going to get on the highway, and just go from 50-100 in the blink of an eye. You can basically wind it out, and if you're speeding, you'll drop right back to the 30-40mph mark pretty fast. My overall thoughts are that it's a great bike for beginners, really. All the reports you read on that are true. However, if you're like me, and are already overly cautious, I would just skip the R3 and see about a 600cc if you can afford it. Do I like the R3 ? Absolutely, but before I got it, I thought they were these ultra dangerous machines, and if you weren't 1000% about safety for every single ride, that you would just end up dead. This isn't the case. Obviously safety is #1, but I could have easily handled a 600, and I wish I would have just went that route instead. Only because as I said, I'm overly cautious as it is, and it would just be nice to have something with a little bit more power. Otherwise, the R3 is still a great bike. It's not like I'm unhappy with the choice. You know what I'm trying to say, haha. Let me know if you decide to get one, I'd be interested in your thoughts as well.
@@myst93 Hey man, I'm good! Really appreciated the quick reply man! I'm actually based in the UK - So I think there'd be a decent amount of factors that would be different! But I am new to the scene? & wanting something to go up and down the country with (Motorways/Highways) that's why I asked how it felt on the 70-80mph mark! Similarly, I'm being quite cautious for my first purchase in terms of safety but right now i'm really contemplating between the R3 or the 600/650cc bikes out there? (R6, GSXR etc.) But it's great to get a true opinion on the R3 and I definitely get what you're saying! Did you get yours brand new? Or 2nd hand?
@@laurencemo884 I got mine brand new, and if you're safety conscious and always on the lookout, then honestly, go with the 600 man, really. Just make safety your #1 priority.
Well I have have 1 here in Thailand. You can by a gyrt kit for it to go racing for about 6k and that takes it up to 48 hp and has a drop in ohlins cartridge kit. Etc etc this is what Yamaha have done to compete with the ninja 400 in wss 300 in 2019. But for the road the biggest issue is the front brake it's crap my R15 front brake is better then the r3. Also the front forks are a little soft so putting in a Traction dynamics ak20 kit in it will help. I like th bike but a slipper clutch would of been nice you get that with the gyrt kit and cams and a new ecu the non abs version isn't avaiable here in Thailand so I have to look at the shit cable routing on it every day. Also the cap between the seat and the side cover looks shit too but I'm sure you be able to get a aftermarket side cover for it soon especially in Asia but the blinkers on the bike look cheap and nasty too
Dont compare the R3 to the R15. It's insulting to the R15. Hahaha they should've just swapped the engines. Its crazy how the 150cc version has slipper clutch, VVA, aluminum swingarms, delta box frame and that sexy R1/R6 tail section.
Unfortunately yamaha is not kawasaki. Manufacturers try to be one step ahead of its competitors but kawasaki aint like that, they fucking leap forward. The only reason for a person to choose the r3 instead of the ninja 400 is if they prefer the looks of the r3.
I have a 2018 R3 and a 2019 ninja 400. Both are fun but the ninja 400 feels like it is in a different class. Although I feel the R3 is more comfortable, sounds great when redlining, and looks a little better. Going to keep both I decided.
Why do you worry about how you would look on the bike? At 6ft tall, you WON'T look "good" on any sport styled bike. Choose the bike which is most comfortable for you. :)
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Blows my mind that Yamaha makes really good surround sound recievers for a home theater and also really good sportsbikes.
I don't understand why everyone thinks it looks ugly now. I like both the 2018 and 2019 look equally. Imo the 2018 model front cowl looked a bit too long, I like how they shortened it up a tiny bit, looks a tiny bit better. I just wish they would lower the windscreen to make it look more sportier and get rid of those ugly signal lights (I know people can change it themselves, but still). They even wobble as you can see at 3:46
I think it's mostly to do with the headlights.
I got an 18 and i absolutely love it. First bike and dont regret it at all.
Looks way better than older models
Yamaha is probably waiting to pay off the R and D of the R3 to pave the way for a potential R4. Id like it to be a modern FZR 400. Inline 4cyl...aluminum frame, twin front disc brakes. Back in '89 the 400 had no US competition. BRING IT BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just test rode a black R3 at a Yamaha demo event. It's such a nimble, fun little bike. Kind of like a cute little puppy!
What is the purpose of the back seat strap/belt or what every it is called? is it a holder for the passenger ?
I want yamaha made r4 3cyclinder engine
I love the look. In my opinion, it could easily be mistaken for a 600. In fact, it looks like the 07-13 cbr600rr
So nice to see... And very plesent representation..... Pls review the abs on and the customised R3
Are the clip-ons lower on this vs. first gen?
I know Blue is the signature colour of yamaha but i like the white version of this bike looks cool.
What is nicer r3 or ninja 400..i hav plan to buy.pls help me
Norma Juba The Ninja 400 has more power. The R3 feels more comfortable in my opinion.
Probably go the 400. I think it's a better overall package, plus it's got a little more power.
can´t wait to get this as my first bike. i wonder if they release this bike in philippines in Q2 of 2019 or end of year.
You dont like ninja 400? Its expressway legal in Phils.
@@allnighterist i have 3 reasons why i won´t get this bike
1. i don´t have budget
2. my home is far away from expressway (ilocos sur)
3. no plan for or my parents won´t even allow me to go to Manila by riding motorcycle anyway.
@@camero896 actually the 2019 r3 you're waiting for and the 2019 ninja 400 have the same price, r3 have 321cc while ninja400 have 399cc.
The price of yamaha r3 in Philippines is 239,000 php, while ninja 400 is 295,000 php. As they said, nothing changes on price tag and hope it will stay 239-240,000 php.
Only the 2018 black ninja 400 is 295k. 2019 models are 315k for KRT or the black green one.
Is new r3 come up with slipper clutch
Yes it does.
@@cyclenews Really? I didt see in the Spec
More dynamic shots of the bike would have been better.
Excellent review. Planning to this in India
Does the change of the tank cowling feel any better?
It's a bit lower, so it puts you a little more towards the front but it's not a huge difference.
Very sad to hear you say the blue one doesn’t have abs , because of corse I wanted the blue one and abs.
Finally i saw a good review of r3👍
Thanks, Mujtaba.
Nice video... ...according to you preference which r3 looks more good and have presence old or new
Hi, Siddhartha, I personally like this one. It's more a traditional sportbike, but the old one looks pretty good, too.
Great video mate!
Cheers!
The old headlights looked much better. This one looks kind of mellow.
I wish it was $5,000. Local shops around here won't let it go out the door for anything less than $6,500.
for that price you can get an mt07 or sv
In India..its.cost is 4,00,000₹😂that can easily buy us a car..
Just looked at the 2019 this morning in Calgary, Alberta Canada and it was $5799 plus $1,200 off retail... pretty good deal if you ask me.
would be great with just aliiiittle more power though. how much can you rank out of it if you ECU flash it and dynotune it? it has what 42 bhp and 36 on the wheel as standard? I have a big license so i can ride whatever but the cost of this bike is great. its fairly cheap and probably the best one to learn how to ride on. instead if i hop on a 600 or a 1000 to begin with.
If you don't have much experience, for sure go with this thing first. With some careful mods, I think 40-45 hp is possible at the wheel. Put an exhaust on there and tune it up. The motor is strong, too, so it'll take some beating.
Slipper clutch?
@cycle news When it will be launch India? India launch confirmed for new R3?
When it will come to india
I love the review but tell me should I buy it for long ride or not
Go ahead pal! The best sport tourer you ll every get. Very refined & comfortable.
Why wouldn't they put ABS on the blue?
Yamaha said it was to distinguish between models. Seems silly you can't get it in any color you want.
I personally like the 19 headlight change. 18 shouldve had led headlights as i think all bikes should.
Sure would have likes some specs. My first bike was an RD-350 two stroke. I think it spat out 4 more hp than my 1971 Austin Mini.
With myself on board it hit an indicated (perhaps optimistic) 115 mph on the flat in autumnal air, unless the plugs fouled or the sucker seized. Which it did at the worst of times. I survived, somehow and moved on to BMWs that have allowed me to conquer the better part of North America, on road and off.
Love the new front end look but , Why the hell couldn't they put the signals in the fairing like the ninja 300? It looks like they built the bike and then said "Crap we forgot to put on the turn signals"
Rennie, how does the R3 stack up to the competition? I am hoping to get into 300cc production racing. Thanks, Mate. Good luck at Pikes Peak this year!
Thanks, Gonzo. Personally, I still like the Ninja 400 for the extra power. Chassis-wise, the R3 is pretty sharp for the money but I'd still like a cartridge kit. Yamaha does a GYTR kit that they race with in WorldSSP300 and MotoAmerica this year, but it costs a bomb. Probably not worth doing it for the road although you do get stuff like the fork kit, shock, race ECU, and much more. If you're going racing, for sure look at the GYTR kit because you'll spend a decent amount turning it from a road bike to a racer anyway.
I chose the Ninja 300 over 1st gen R3 (mainly due to available ABS, standard slipper clutch, better aero, looks [my opinion], better comfort, better MPG, and slightly better top speed despite a couple less HP than R3, and disdain for the 70's style floppy turn signals hanging off of a brand new R3!). Comparing the new Ninja 400 to the new R3, Ninja has the power advantage, looks (my opinion again), technology that works, and I personally appreciate that the Ninja is the original, the trend-setter, the one that everybody like Yamaha needs to emulate (Ninja 250 was the ONLY 'baby sportbike' forever before the 300s and 400)! The same reason I prefer a Suzuki Hayabusa over a Ninja ZX14R and H2- that and superior aerodynamics. I second Cycle News' opinion and feel the 400 is superior to the R3.
Will yamaha be adding a slipper clutch to these R3 anytime soon ? It would be great if they had that like the kawasaki ninja 400
It has a slipper clutch.
@@Bruce.Wallace it doesnt lol
Still drink a lot of fuel like 500cc?
It doesn’t have the same dash as the r6 but is similar to the dash on the r1. Just to correct you on that.
I never said it was the same dash. I said it was linked to the R6 and R1. Yamaha told us in the tech briefing they wanted the dashes to look similar, even though there were large spec differences between the three.
Cycle News how can it be linked to the r6 dash when it’s nowhere close to its shape nor style. To be more specific. It has the exact same dash and style as the mt10.
A happy owner of a modified Ninja 300 here. These little CC sportbikes fit my needs perfectly (unnoticeable on carrier on back of motorhome, economical, FUN, looks, reliability) and quite sprightly with engine mods. I'm leaning towards the Ninja 400 soon, as it's even lighter than mine was stock, and should be impressively quick with all the engine mods. Would love a GSXR750 next, but the smaller size of the 400 wins me over for the time being (120MPH and 0-60 in 4sec of my current 300 is even sufficient for a commuter😉). Lil' Yamaha, I'm not too impressed (when compared to the Ninja 300, especially the 400!). 1st gen R3 had no ABS or slipper clutch, worse aero and mpg compared to Ninja 300, lower top speed despite more (claimed) HP, worse suspension, and less comfortable to me. And somebody tell me WHY the floppy 70s style turn signals on a brand new 21st century sport bike!? New '19 R3 simply doesn't compare to the new Ninja 400, though I tried to love it, I really did!
You forgot to mention that the R3 was recalled 3 or 4 times since its release. I felt that yamaha was in a rush to get a slice of the entry level sportbike market.
@@batperson3532 Good point- that's also unfortunate, especially since '#1 reliability' seems to be Yamaha's claim to fame
Not a huge difference between the Ninja 400 and the R3. The Ninja has a 399cc engine, the R3 has a 321cc engine.
When is this 2019 model going to be released for all people to buy it?
Nice to know that u got some kinda contact with yamaha why there is no 400cc. I was kinda wishing that they make one. Coz I aint a fan of kawasaki
Wow that Yoshimura pipe looks insane, is it expensive ?
Hi, Guillaume, the exhaust is a slip-on only (not a full system) and will cost $549.99 in the U.S. I'm not sure about pricing in other markets.
Cycle News thank’s for the reply
If Yamaha was trying to make the R3 look like the R6 and R1 why does it still have the same tail light as the 2018 model. Even the R15 got that part right.
Dk311 K becoz they manufactured more old tail lights 😂
It’s its own bike it should like different and unique
Has an 04 cbr600rr look to it.
I miss the old odo!!
Bro when release this bike in India
vimal vee jaa 2020 or 2021
According to you which one I should go for ktm rc 390 or yamha r3....
The KTM has a bit more style to it, and it's certainly a racier bike than the R3, but overall, I'd go for the R3.
Ninja 400!
I was hoping new release would have offset crankshaft like 700cc engines. Would sound and drive unlike others in the market.
I think Yamaha missed the mark here by not updating to a 400cc R4. 44hp (Ninja 400) vs 37hp (R3) is not going to make much of a difference to a new rider on public roads. But on the track, that is a substantial difference. Look at the MotoAmerica Junior Cup field. For the 2021 season, I think there was 1 KTM and 1 R3 entry. The rest were all Ninja 400s. Wish they would bring back the FZR400 with modern features like fuel injection and electronics. If the worry is A2 regulations to limit HP, that can all be done with the ECU mapping. That would also allow the tuners to de-restrict a bike for more HP for track use.
Why not slipper clutch & R6, R1 looking seat
Hi Rennie, Yamaha R3's are having good sales here in india as well but people do prefer buying KTM RC390 than this because of its huge price difference with more common specs.
Quality- yamaha
Hi Prakash, what's the difference in price between an R3 and a 390 in India?
@@cyclenews Its like RC 390 - 3900$ , R3 - 5530$ .. So 1630$ difference.
In Colombia, the KTM Duke 390 is also more popular than the R3/MT03 (the MT03 is the naked version of the R3 sold here), prices: MT03: US$5.645, Duke 390: US$6.450. the new R3 is still not available in Colombia. I have a 2017 R3 and is a wonderful bike, I love it!!!
I'll have one in "speed block" yellow please.
Honda's turn to reintroduce an all new CBR 250RR 4 pot screamer. They would sell squillions
Kill squillions also. The CBR250RR killed many due to it being learner legal when it shouldn't have been.
And how much
Same engine.? The exhaust sounds way better in the 2019. I thought the compression was higher in this one
It looks so beautiful
I wonder if r3 could have the same swing arm as the r15, it would be an amazing sportbike
Nice video. I have blue r3. 17
Is it R3 made in Indonesia?
Thailand
I love the way the new R3 looks, I've wanted an r3 as my first bike for a few months now and I'm so excited to get one! I was considering a Ninja 400 as my first bike but my second bike is gonna be a zx-6r and those would look so similar and I'd prefer the experience of going from a 300 to a 600 than a 400 to a 600. The Ninja 400 would make my zx-6r feel like it's the same bike just with a bit more power and that would be lame.
@Tebin My apologies, considering the fact that I've never even ridden a motorcycle before that was kind of a bold and ignorant statement for me to make. But I feel like they'd look too similar rather than perform too similar. But that's just from what I've seen in images, haven't seen either in person yet.
The zx6 will feel like a missile compared to any of the entry level class bikes :)
Awesome bike
What's the top speed of this 2019 R3?
It’s about 200km/h~210km/h maybe
Previous models looks more aggressive in the front.
you sound like ausie?
Delta box chassis would have been better ...... Rest everything is perfect
Are you from australia
Yes, but I live in the U.S. and work for an American publication. -- Rennie
@@cyclenews Can tell from yr accent
Actually the engine has been tweaked and it shows it on numbers to the rear wheel. 36 versus 35 HP, and the torque was improved marginally. The rear shock is redesigned and so is the forks. To say the chassis hasn't changed begs for you to explain what the chassis is (frame?). Yamaha has always improved their models with tweaks, and so is this. Looks wise it is much better looking. It has better rubber, but I'm waiting for the rear tire to be stock at 150/60 which allows you to buy much better tires.
the chassis is the frame, just like on a car
Holy shit man R6 looks georgeous.
IKR....maybe even better than the r1....r1=mean r6=beautiful! For me Atleast!
@@TakumisBizarreRacingAdventure yeah and now they have put the r3, r15 and r125 inline with their big bikes.
Will be getting this one on June 2019.
Convince me otherwise.
I'm jumping to this bike from a 160cc Honda Hornet.
I've been riding for a year.
Will do a 10 day road trip.
Any better ideas?
If u Will go for a 10days trip, ninja 300 is a better option, or go for a 300 tourer bike like Versys, R3 is not the best option i believe, r3 riding position is not too Racy but not good enough for a long trip
Ginny, where are you?
Too lazy to watch the whole video, is it the same upright position as the previous model?
The handlebars are 20mm lower.
Nice review..
Cheers!
What's its mileage?
Mileage? It's brand new.
@@cyclenews Asking about the fuel economy as i do long rides...
Looking great
Got a 2015 with 357 Miles 😉
I like the r6 and r1 headlights
2019R3 top speed vedio
Hello. I'm writing from Japan.
日本語 を 話しますか
I am Japanese.日本人です。I can’t speak English.
@@tsumu-rider3032 ahh sou desk ka? watashi no namae wa Aaron desu. Hajimemashite. Anata wa rōma ji o yomu koto ga dekimasu ka
Aaron san rōma ji OK yomemasu アーロンさん、ローマ字読めます。
@@tsumu-rider3032 boku wa nijuichinen mae ni nihongo wo benkyou shimashita. demo....ima, yoku wakarnai. i still remember all my kana though and some simple phrases
Prefer the new R3 actually.
The old one looked much better...this new one looks like a Goldfish
Tell me one thing wrong with a gold fish, one, just one, i dare you! (Lifespam...)
I have to agree the old looks are far better. Don't even get me started on the LCD dash...
@@Hakiri27 the old dash seemed like a toy bike, I disliked it 100% i guess opinions are like butts, everyone's got one.
@@isaacng3020 i just prefer a good analog tac. No opinion is right to anyone but yourself.
Seriously? RSU fork, big ass headlights, sport city triple clamp? The new R3 looks 10000% much much better
Handlebars could have been a little low
This or ninja 400?
Personally, I'd go Ninja 400. It's the same price (in the U.S) for the non-ABS version and you get more motor.
From a distance i would mistake it for a r15
No LED headlights I think....sooooo no
In blue you might but the white version of this bike looks good.
@@godfather4068
Any white bike😍
@@godfather4068 r15 v2/v3 both versions look better IMO
If anyone wants true input on these bikes, reply to this message with any questions. I did so much research on these before I purchased one, and now it's a year later. Also, in my opinion, the 2017 R3 looks way better than this. Not that my opinion matters much, haha.
Hey @myst93 how does the bike feel cruising at around 70 - 80mph? Vibration, comfort and fuel efficiency wise?
@@laurencemo884 What's up Lawrence ?
It really does feel good around the 70-80 mark. Not much vibration at all really. It's a smooth ride at any speed for the most part.
As far as comfort, it's also good. You're still slightly hunched over, so over time, my neck started getting tired (of course this was my first bike, and I wasn't used to wearing a helmet), but I would anticipate a little fatigue if I were you at first.
Fuel efficiency is great. $7 fills it up for me (or close to it). It's also not a speed racer. It goes relatively quick at the start, but you aren't going to get on the highway, and just go from 50-100 in the blink of an eye. You can basically wind it out, and if you're speeding, you'll drop right back to the 30-40mph mark pretty fast.
My overall thoughts are that it's a great bike for beginners, really. All the reports you read on that are true. However, if you're like me, and are already overly cautious, I would just skip the R3 and see about a 600cc if you can afford it. Do I like the R3 ? Absolutely, but before I got it, I thought they were these ultra dangerous machines, and if you weren't 1000% about safety for every single ride, that you would just end up dead.
This isn't the case. Obviously safety is #1, but I could have easily handled a 600, and I wish I would have just went that route instead. Only because as I said, I'm overly cautious as it is, and it would just be nice to have something with a little bit more power. Otherwise, the R3 is still a great bike. It's not like I'm unhappy with the choice. You know what I'm trying to say, haha. Let me know if you decide to get one, I'd be interested in your thoughts as well.
@@myst93 Hey man, I'm good! Really appreciated the quick reply man!
I'm actually based in the UK - So I think there'd be a decent amount of factors that would be different! But I am new to the scene? & wanting something to go up and down the country with (Motorways/Highways) that's why I asked how it felt on the 70-80mph mark!
Similarly, I'm being quite cautious for my first purchase in terms of safety but right now i'm really contemplating between the R3 or the 600/650cc bikes out there? (R6, GSXR etc.)
But it's great to get a true opinion on the R3 and I definitely get what you're saying! Did you get yours brand new? Or 2nd hand?
@@laurencemo884 I got mine brand new, and if you're safety conscious and always on the lookout, then honestly, go with the 600 man, really. Just make safety your #1 priority.
R125 please
Best part of the video 1:30 - 1:35
Well I have have 1 here in Thailand.
You can by a gyrt kit for it to go racing for about 6k and that takes it up to 48 hp and has a drop in ohlins cartridge kit. Etc etc this is what Yamaha have done to compete with the ninja 400 in wss 300 in 2019.
But for the road the biggest issue is the front brake it's crap my R15 front brake is better then the r3. Also the front forks are a little soft so putting in a Traction dynamics ak20 kit in it will help. I like th bike but a slipper clutch would of been nice you get that with the gyrt kit and cams and a new ecu the non abs version isn't avaiable here in Thailand so I have to look at the shit cable routing on it every day. Also the cap between the seat and the side cover looks shit too but I'm sure you be able to get a aftermarket side cover for it soon especially in Asia but the blinkers on the bike look cheap and nasty too
Imo i think a master cylinder and steel braded lines oughta do the trick on the mediocre braking issues.
Dont compare the R3 to the R15. It's insulting to the R15. Hahaha they should've just swapped the engines. Its crazy how the 150cc version has slipper clutch, VVA, aluminum swingarms, delta box frame and that sexy R1/R6 tail section.
Very very nice bike R3
R3 mileage
i wish wonder if yamaha could launch a bike of 350 to 400 CCs
I was hoping so, but not this year.
Unfortunately yamaha is not kawasaki. Manufacturers try to be one step ahead of its competitors but kawasaki aint like that, they fucking leap forward. The only reason for a person to choose the r3 instead of the ninja 400 is if they prefer the looks of the r3.
The R3 has 321cc's. A 400cc bike wouldn't be a huge difference.
@@martinhuynh4032 I have both and the n400 feels a lot quicker to me. It just feels easier to get up to speed. The extra torque is really nice.
Top seller? Funny. In Finland literally no one buys em, currently 2 used for sell and 0 2020 models in stores.
I was blown away as well when they told me that.
@@cyclenews but i want one so badly. gonna buy new one and the store will order it from germany.
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I love the older look.... the shark head look!!!!
been waiting to get the r3...now I have to go with the ninja 400. They ruined the look.
Do it. Ninja is faster too
I have a 2018 R3 and a 2019 ninja 400. Both are fun but the ninja 400 feels like it is in a different class. Although I feel the R3 is more comfortable, sounds great when redlining, and looks a little better. Going to keep both I decided.
I have dis bike n black :p perfect for me im a small lady standing at 5'1. Made it all black n red too ;D
Tiptoeing?
Does a 6ft tall guy looks good on this
I'm 6 feet tall. So you can judge from the video. Personally, I think I'm a little too big for this bike
Why do you worry about how you would look on the bike? At 6ft tall, you WON'T look "good" on any sport styled bike. Choose the bike which is most comfortable for you. :)
Posers! Kidding, I'm 5'7" and I know I'm a sexy b1tc# on my baby Ninja! What's more important is that you're having a good time!
Not a fan of the new facia, the old one was much more aggressive looking.
Yamaha r3 2018 model look better
Agreed. Bought a blue 2018. Love it.
It kind of looks like my CBR600RR
Yamaha please put two disc brakes on the front
Looks like an ADV bike now
Should have 4 cylinder, not 2 cylinder, yamaha,kawasaki, honda and suzuki. WAKE UP