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Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences
Background ,I bought R15 back in 2010, on the way wanted to get Ninja 250 but it was beyond my budget, with R3 launched but got a car , always wanted inline 4 but next best inline 2, now money ready but no R3 as soon as relaunched booked and delivered on 18.
I had considered RC390 but my heart was set on twin, Kawasaki from all reviews would have been expensive 400.
I had not test ridden or even sat on the bike before so my first ride was on my bike, immediate feeling of wieght, R15 seemed very light, its slightly heavier but felt lot more, by looks it suits me more at 5 '11" nice compared with R15ver1. Sitting position not too happy, I love the R15 sporty stance, things I notice is getting used to the brake and gear levers not seamless change from R15, pickup great eagerness to be revved it's delight, exhaust note again great from twin, 100kms average increasing now to 20, in traffic Pune afternoon heat temp at 3 bars throughout, noticeable heat in the feet, silent fan operation. Cumbersome to move when off due to no rear handles to manhandle the bike in tight parking spots, people don't notice so it's a good thing in a way, sore saree guard immediately removed, looking forward to hopefully trouble free ownership.Parting shot if the R15 V3 had this 320 engine it would have been superb with new killer looks.
Background ,I bought R15 back in 2010, on the way wanted to get Ninja 250 but it was beyond my budget, with R3 launched but got a car , always wanted inline 4 but next best inline 2, now money ready but no R3 as soon as relaunched booked and delivered on 18.
I had considered RC390 but my heart was set on twin, Kawasaki from all reviews would have been expensive 400.
I had not test ridden or even sat on the bike before so my first ride was on my bike, immediate feeling of wieght, R15 seemed very light, its slightly heavier but felt lot more, by looks it suits me more at 5 '11" nice compared with R15ver1. Sitting position not too happy, I love the R15 sporty stance, things I notice is getting used to the brake and gear levers not seamless change from R15, pickup great eagerness to be revved it's delight, exhaust note again great from twin, 100kms average increasing now to 20, in traffic Pune afternoon heat temp at 3 bars throughout, noticeable heat in the feet, silent fan operation. Cumbersome to move when off due to no rear handles to manhandle the bike in tight parking spots, people don't notice so it's a good thing in a way, sore saree guard immediately removed, looking forward to hopefully trouble free ownership.Parting shot if the R15 V3 had this 320 engine it would have been superb with new killer looks.
I would be following this thread once again. I am planning to get mine in a couple of months and I am really excited!!!! It seems as if the days are crawling for me. BTW new owners of this beauty, please do post lots of pics and also your experiences. I am a bit confused about the colors though. I don't think I would like the Matt black color (Hard to maintain and the lack of shine). I loved the earlier glossy black. I hope they introduce it again including the red-white and Gray. I would highly appreciate if guys who got their rides could enlighten us "prospective buyers" regarding the colors and initial impressions. One thing that boggles me is why the hell does R15 get a slipper clutch and LED lights while the more premium R3 doesn't. It also misses out on ride by wire. I hope Ninja doesn't come up with their 400 anytime soon.
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