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  • #3796
    Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
    1.Most important thing to ask is do you really want an R3 only and a twin cylinder only? As you'll be spending 2-2.5L even for a used R3 which is good condition. Remember most of the bikes will be non-ABS version which is available in used market.
    For that price you can get a brand new RR310, CB300R or Duke 390 for extra 50K.
    If ABS is a not a deal than you can go ahead with R3

    2. Also only other comparable bike to R3 is N300 and Benelli 302R (twin cylinder , full faring bike), N300 is cheaper but it'll be discontinued by 2020 (rumor only due to BS6), Benelli has dealership issues.

    3. Buying a new bike or car is not advised in any segment unless its very very critical, wait for BS6 bikes to be launched and you don't want to regret buying older design when new design 2020 R3 is already launched abroad, so it might get launched here after BS6 rule.
    From whatever I had read on the internet and the reading around 100+ pages of this ownership thread I feel that Yamaha R3 would be the best blend if I want short thrilling rides and will also support me for long touring. I don't want to buy Cruisers as at 3-4L there are not many real cruisers out there.
    Also I read somewhere that Yamaha R3 service and parts are not much of a issue while others like Benelli are bad idea if I am not in a metro city.

    As for Duke 390, I flat out don't like it and CB 300R I doubt would be a good companion for long rides.

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    • #3797
      Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by confusedsoul View Post
      From whatever I had read on the internet and the reading around 100+ pages of this ownership thread I feel that Yamaha R3 would be the best blend if I want short thrilling rides and will also support me for long touring. I don't want to buy Cruisers as at 3-4L there are not many real cruisers out there.
      Also I read somewhere that Yamaha R3 service and parts are not much of a issue while others like Benelli are bad idea if I am not in a metro city.

      As for Duke 390, I flat out don't like it and CB 300R I doubt would be a good companion for long rides.
      You are correct.

      I use R3 for daily office commutes and I've done as high as 700 kms in a day for touring. It's flawless. That's what the bike was meant to do. If you remember the ad campaigns back in 2015 when it was released. "A sportsbike you can ride everyday". Sales & Service costs are cheaper. I've owned the Benelli TNT 300 before. The service costs are high around 6K. R3 gets 3 free service which costs like 2K each (consumables cost) and the paid ones are 3-3.5K. Also, availability of spares is quicker. Benelli had me waiting for 3 weeks. Yamaha got an important spare part for me and bike ready in 7-8 working days. I've attached a service cost chart that I found at my local Yamaha service center. I hope it helps.Click image for larger version Name: P_20190802_190043_1.jpg Views: 1 Size: 117.9 KB ID: 1968265

      CB300R might not be an ideal tourer IMO.

      Cheers!
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      • #3798
        Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        BSVI R3 could cost 10-15% more now, says Yamaha India.

        Read more about it here --> BSVI Motorcycles and Scooters may get expensive by 10-15 per cent, says Yamaha India - Overdrive

        Since the discussion was on 2019 R3, thought i'll post the link here. It might help any prospective buyer(s)

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        Originally posted by dhawz29 View Post
        You are correct.

        I use R3 for daily office commutes and I've done as high as 700 kms in a day for touring. It's flawless. That's what the bike was meant to do. If you remember the ad campaigns back in 2015 when it was released. "A sportsbike you can ride everyday". Sales & Service costs are cheaper. I've owned the Benelli TNT 300 before. The service costs are high around 6K. R3 gets 3 free service which costs like 2K each (consumables cost) and the paid ones are 3-3.5K. Also, availability of spares is quicker. Benelli had me waiting for 3 weeks. Yamaha got an important spare part for me and bike ready in 7-8 working days. I've attached a service cost chart that I found at my local Yamaha service center. I hope it helps.
        I concur with you on all of these above mentioned points. I've been using my R3 to commute to and fro work daily from past 2 and a half years and trust me, only commuting is the best part
        Long rides are a different ballgame together. Just keeps on munching miles without any fuss whatsoever.

        Also, yes, the consumables and spares are easily available and hasn't put a big hole in my pocket
        Honda Dio [2010 - 2011]
        Yamaha YZF R15 V2 [2011 - Present]
        Yamaha YZF R3 [2016 - Present]

        What's next? :)

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        • #3799
          Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          A general question to the R3 owners - how do you make the R3 more pillion friendly?
          Have any of you added grab rails or maybe a back rest sort of extension?
          #Shadowfax Apache RTR 180 ABS - 2014 - 2019
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          • #3800
            Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by Raman Swaminathan View Post
            A general question to the R3 owners - how do you make the R3 more pillion friendly?
            Have any of you added grab rails or maybe a back rest sort of extension?
            Watch this --> watch?v=iEt9maXnw3U
            YouTube link.
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            • #3801
              Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by dhawz29 View Post
              Watch this --> watch?v=iEt9maXnw3U
              YouTube link.
              Thanks man, I see this one is about the grab rails, anything for a seat/back rest at the back?
              Think Avenger/Thunderbird type.

              My partner doesn't feel too confident about these seats and having a back rest will go a long way in convincing her that it literally won't blow her away
              #Shadowfax Apache RTR 180 ABS - 2014 - 2019
              #NightWing Yamaha R3 - 2019 - Current

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              • #3802
                Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by Raman Swaminathan View Post
                Thanks man, I see this one is about the grab rails, anything for a seat/back rest at the back?
                Think Avenger/Thunderbird type.

                My partner doesn't feel too confident about these seats and having a back rest will go a long way in convincing her that it literally won't blow her away

                You could get another partner.. LOL.. or tell her to get her own R3

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                • #3803
                  Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by Raman Swaminathan View Post
                  Thanks man, I see this one is about the grab rails, anything for a seat/back rest at the back?
                  Think Avenger/Thunderbird type.

                  My partner doesn't feel too confident about these seats and having a back rest will go a long way in convincing her that it literally won't blow her away
                  I have never seen a R3 with back rest and I sure don't wanna see one in the future.

                  You can be the first one to do it! Cheers!
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                  • #3804
                    Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by dhawz29 View Post
                    I have never seen a R3 with back rest and I sure don't wanna see one in the future.

                    You can be the first one to do it! Cheers!
                    I saw one on a N300, hence got curious.
                    #Shadowfax Apache RTR 180 ABS - 2014 - 2019
                    #NightWing Yamaha R3 - 2019 - Current

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                    • #3805
                      Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Hi Guys,

                      I have a question for you all.

                      What is the least/lowest mileage that you have ever got on your R3?
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                      • #3806
                        Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by Gollum View Post
                        Hi Guys,

                        I have a question for you all.

                        What is the least/lowest mileage that you have ever got on your R3?
                        I've done 15K on the odo. Never gone below 22 km/l.
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                        • #3807
                          Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by dhawz29 View Post
                          I've done 15K on the odo. Never gone below 22 km/l.
                          And was this city riding or highway?
                          Hero Honda Splendor (June 2001- Present)
                          Yamaha YZF R3 (Jan 2016 - Present)
                          TVS Scooty Zest 110 (Oct 2017 - Apr 2018)
                          TVS Ntorq 125 (May 2018 - Apr 2019)
                          KTM Duke 125 (Apr 2019 - Dec 2019)

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                          • #3808
                            Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by Gollum View Post
                            Hi Guys,

                            I have a question for you all.

                            What is the least/lowest mileage that you have ever got on your R3?
                            I got the bike recently. Bike has Done around 3k kms. In horrible city traffic, the meter showed around 17kmpl. This is the worst I have gotten
                            Past & Current Bikes :

                            KB 100 <-- Great performer (SOLD)
                            Yamaha RX 135 (4 Speed) <-- Always a Legend no matter what (SOLD)
                            Honda Unicorn <-- New Legned already born (SOLD)
                            Honda CBR 250R <--Good Tourer (SOLD)
                            KTM Duke 390                             <-- The Hooligan (SOLD)
                            Benelli 600i<-- In-Line 4 :) (SOLD)
                            Triumph Daytona 675 <-- SuperSport and the king of 600s (SOLD)
                            Yamaha YZF R3 <-- Sold
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                            • #3809
                              Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Gollum View Post
                              Hi Guys,

                              I have a question for you all.

                              What is the least/lowest mileage that you have ever got on your R3?
                              Seen something around 12-13kmpl while ripping her on the highway. However once reached the target speed, got around 19-20.
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                              • #3810
                                Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by Gollum View Post
                                Hi Guys,

                                I have a question for you all.

                                What is the least/lowest mileage that you have ever got on your R3?
                                When doing "spirited" riding, i've seen the speedo show 10'ish - 11'ish but that's just the live mileage. Average has never went down below 17-18 kmpl in my close-to-3 years of ownership
                                Honda Dio [2010 - 2011]
                                Yamaha YZF R15 V2 [2011 - Present]
                                Yamaha YZF R3 [2016 - Present]

                                What's next? :)

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