re: Yamaha YZF R3 Owners Reviews and Experiences

Thank you Ankit!!

I was asking the owners from day 1 for the pics with a pillion view but nobody did that yet. Hopefully you can arrange some pics from front and side angles carrying a pillion to see how it fairs with R15.

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I am sorry if this has been asked before.
But VIBRATIONS!!!
are they present?
If yes, at what RPM?
Which portion of the Bike are they felt at?
Does the Pillion rider feel it if not the rider?

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Congratulations to the owners!!

Black and red looks absolutely smashing!!! Enjoy.

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The pillion position is better than R15v2 but not as good as R15v1,also nothing to hold onto except a seat strap.

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Till now no vibrations as such upto about 7k rpm,slight buzzing of the footpegs at about 5krpm,i think it is typical yamaha -very smooth.Let's wait for the running in to be completed.

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What are the run in requirements?

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Since you're also in Mumbai(Navi Mumbai), we should catch up for a small city ride bro, before you head out to bigger ventures.! what say?

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Hi brother,

Many many congratulations on your new black lady.. She looks absoleutly stunning. I have few questions :-

1) Is she faster than KTM RC-390 ? (0-100 km/hr)
2) Which bike has the most neck-snapping insane accleration out of the three ? ( R3 ,,,RC 390,,,,NINJA 300). Is the power delievery crazy or linear ?
3) How does she fare in braking department against KTM with ABS ?
4) I know, its a new bike, but still any idea about top speed ? I have read somewhere, that her top speed is around 190 km/hr.
5) Tyres ? Are they equally good or better than metzellers ? (especially in the rain, wet conditions on our "AMAZING" roads). Should I worry about skidding
when throttling out of the corner ?

6) How does she sound ? :- Parallel twins are said to be much better in music as compared to single cylinder units.
KTM sounds pretty bad.
Does she sends beautiful symphony to the ears while acclerating through gears ?

THANKS......

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That may be one's own perception. Actually I love the fast drumming sound of the KTMs.

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If you had ridden the rx series, you would love the KTMs .

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hi brother,

I do ride a fully ported Yamaha RX-135 5 speed. And she sounds insane. That's why I didn't like the subdued sound of KTM. But otherwise, KTM sounds ok.




Actually, I like KTM. She is the closest bike to be called "perfect". I was just asking about comparison between R3 and KTM, as I am planning to buy KTM RC-390 in few months.

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Hearties congratulations to the owners. May you guys have many many happy and safe miles on your bikes. I own a 18 month old R15 and am loving each and every mile on it. And now I know what I'll be upgrading to in a few years. Do post some more pics please.

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yes bro definitely we can catch up on some of the rides.
And true, I am planning to ride long. still waiting for her running to complete.

Till 1000kms= below 7k rpm. That gives a speed of 107-110kmph.
Till 1600kms=below 8.5k rpm. ( I haven't reached that limit yet)


No Vibrations.
Ninja and Yamaha R3. they both are vibe free and keep the rider relaxed for a very long time, this is specially beneficial when you are touring across states.
No pillion rider stays more comfy.
Today I had to do panic breaking( due to some moron tempo guy) with a fren sitting behind and bike didn't loose its composure at all. Super stable.
And yes, I won't be exaggerating if I say, that I didn't feel the need of ABS.
Neither I felt the need of ABS in Ninja. Though it would have been better. Maybe I am a sedate rider, though I often touch 160kmph.



one pic for you... tell me if you want more.

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Thanks bro.

1) Is she faster than KTM RC-390 ? (0-100 km/h)
I guess KTM-RC390 has more insane acceleration, due to power to weight ratio, its comparable to even some of the 600cc bikes.
but what matters is how you are going at that speed rather than just attaining the high speeds.
KTM looks wow though. I clicked this pic, some time back with my Ninja 300 have a look.



KTM RC and Ninja 300 in one frame.
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I will ask my fren to get his RC and then will click it with R3.


2) Which bike has the most neck-snapping insane accleration out of the three ? ( R3 ,,,RC 390,,,,NINJA 300). Is the power delievery crazy or linear ?
RC390, neck snapping acceleration. Its a mad bike.
Ninja 300 and R3, both are fast, calm and composed.

3) How does she fare in braking department against KTM with ABS ?
Braking in R3 is good.
And I will not compare Yamaha R3 with KTM RC390 in braking terms, Because KTM RC390 has metzeler tyres for excellent feedback and then ABS to protect you in case you go wrong.
Compared to Ninja 300, The braking of R3 is good, with "more feedback". Maybe they both stop at the same distance technically.

4) I know, its a new bike, but still any idea about top speed ? I have read somewhere, that her top speed is around 190 km/hr.
haha, Frens are so demanding these days.
I have ridden my Ninja at a speed of 180kmph. And it maintains its composure at that speed as well.
Yamaha R3. its still in running period. And I am instructed not to cross 7k rpm.

5) Tyres ? Are they equally good or better than metzellers ? (especially in the rain, wet conditions on our "AMAZING" roads). Should I worry about skidding
when throttling out of the corner ?
NOPS. Tyres are not good in R3.
infact, I had a great opportunity to ride Yamaha R15. and I feel MRF tyres have more traction in R15.
In R3, Tyres seem very very inadequate.
I am going to change them soon to Metzeler or Michelin.


6) How does she sound ? :- Parallel twins are said to be much better in music as compared to single cylinder units.
Does she sends beautiful symphony to the ears while acclerating through gears ?
Ninja sounds better, it has a throaty grunt.
Yamaha R3, ... I was riding today and stopped for a pic, a guy walked up to me and asked if its a twin cylinder and he wanted to know about bike. He left telling me to install after market slipon on it.

In my opinion Yamaha R3, doesn't sound that bad, not very great though.
And yes, I am gonna upload lots of pics in sometime.

THANKS......



hi brother,

Thank you so much for giving such a precise and lovely feedback. Actually, I am more inclined towards KTM, and planning to buy her in the next few months, that's why asked you so many questions. I hope, you didn't feel bad about it. . However, I am still waiting for your detailed ride report, once, run-in period will be over. It will be great to read and know about this awesome new weapon from the YAMAHA.

ALL THE BEST......

CHEERS.......

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Thank you very much for the pic but I may not be clear with the requirement. I wished to see two people sitting on R3 and someone else taking the pic of them. That's why I said if you can arrange to take a pic with a pillion...
Anyway thanks again for the effort. In kerala R3 has not even arrived, even none of the dealers I checked with, knows anything. Some said this month end display will come, same shop same seller but another guy after some days said it will take 3 more months to come.
You people are lucky to have these bikes at your disposal very early. Here ninja 300r costs 4.55 lacs on road [emoji36] [emoji36], don't know what they will put on R3.

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Pictures: Feast your eyes..





Shark Eyes.





Dashboard, switchgear is of superb quality, with a solid and a chunky feel to it.




I didn't like the wires that can be seen crossing ahead of the meter console.
Though they aren't that big a hindrance.




Sharp Tail Light.





The logo on the Tail section. Wherever Yamaha logos are there they are tastefully done in metal, They feel good to touch to.