Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News


If this is the case (get mistaken for a R15) then post the initial batch of "enthusiast/innovator" customers get their R3's, convincing the "follower/aam janata" customers to shell out nearly 4 lakh to end up being mistaken to be riding a 1.3 lakh model would be difficult.

And its the "aam janata" that makes or breaks a mass product

(In 2015 the R3 is not as exclusive a model when we got the Harleys', Ducati, Triumphs etc. in India).

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It's the case especially from the rear three quarters. The R15 has got a new design change in its fairing now so the R3 resembles slightly the older R15 V1 but taller and slightly bigger. Funny thing is, with the new design the R15 also gets the blue/silver colour scheme.

But then the 45K price difference between the Ninja and R3 should take care of the exclusivity brigade. To me personally, it doesn't feel that exclusive or special as the Kawasaki.

Maybe a TD will help.

Also there is no R15 with single seat though. Just new fairing design and colour scheme.

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New fairing? Any updates/photos?#R15v3.0

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Unfortunately there are no test rides in delhi for N300 and R3. Just came from the show room, they have only 2 bikes blue & black. They are working on the registration of the bike, delivery to be started after 30-45 days. Blue looks premium but on alloys it felt like cheap blue paint. Console looks good, 2 trip meters and it displays L/100 kms. Coming from a duke family, turning on the bike was like music to ears. Engine felt so smooth, no unwanted noise like in duke390. Still confused though. [emoji52]

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

went to showroom today and checked the bike in person. below is opinion.

bike is slightly [truely] bigger than R15, and i think yamaha demanded all showroom to showcase both R15 and R3 side by side [how stupid].
build quality is well , and the Entire R3 package is compact , the R15 which showcased along with R3 Build quality is almost there as R3.
R15 looks more sharper than R3 , R3 tail section is some what dull [reminded me R15 v1].

my wife who came along with said both R3 and R15 are same bikes :P , had to convince her both are different and also few gentlemen who came to check the bike said both R15 and R3 looks almost same.

R3 looked lil plastikey , while R15 looks more premium [specially the mid to tail section].

R3 sound really good..means it will bring smile on your face once the engine started

although no TR provided, but according to ppl who took ride [showroom employes] said bike is very good power and smooth, handling is best in class at the same time told R15 is slightly better handler.

R15 has exact same color scheme as R3 which showcased.

not sure new R15 on display is V3 or V2 didn't given much attention as i was more interested in R3 , but tail section of R15 looked big and high

no idea of performance as no TR available.

Note: above is my personal opinion, and i don't feel in looks department R3 deserves that price tag of 3.84L OTR bangalore [should have been 1L less]

check the below pic where both R15 and R3 present , front one is R3 rest 2 behind are R15, you can get an idea [2nd pic].

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

I can see the initial excitement gradually fizzling out. Just one question to prospective buyers n those who have personally checked the bike at yamaha showrooms, is the build quality at par with N300??

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Today Abhishek Sircar took the first delivery of the bike, i guess first in india. And luckily I and [MENTION=37022]Ron Syl[/MENTION] got the chance to ride back home, all around a 15kms test ride.
Guess the very first R3 delivered in India.

Sriram [MENTION=26288]yellowspunk[/MENTION] sorry buddy I test rode it already hahahaha.

Some pics.























Initial review after seeing the bike and also test riding it.

No where bike looks as R15
From front it looks totally different, rather some might get confused it as downgraded panigale look from front .

Bike is big but not as big as N300, yet bigger than r15.
Though its not huge and even in full tank very easy to handle and easy to take sharp turns and can easily turn around in small area.
But it can be easily distinguished from either of r15 versions either from tail or front section.
Side panels and fairing are designed like r15 version 1 so one can get confused in r3 and r15v1 for a moment but again fairings are big and cleanly designed.

Tank is sleek and long and thus it helps in crouching without effecting tall people to touch handle or front part from their chin/helmet.

Saree guard is really pathetic and even Yamaha India has added it with a belief that everyone will remove it.
Once after riding it its craze will pull you back.
Coming to exhaust note.
Exhaust note is awesome.
Many would have seen on YouTube the exhaust note of r3 released by Power drift guys.
Trust me it is far better and music to ears.
First crank and the initial voice looks like cranking a superbike.
Its not a mini superbike, rather it is a superbike.
Handling is good, and very easily maneuverable in city and traffic roads good.
Front breaks are bit soft but very good bite.
After seating on it you will forget what is aggressive stance specially after riding r15.
Best part is 7steps adjustable rear suspension.
And bikes easily pulls up in all gears. It doesn't lags neither it resists in pulling up at higher gears at low rpm.
Last but not the least initially one can't judge how nimble and linear acceleration. It was just running across 5k rpm in few meters.

It may sound bit fanboy but I am impressed.

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Ownership experience thread for R3 should be up now

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congratulation !!

fanboy, not at all, here most discussion happened on looks department, everyone will agree that R3 performance is un-beatable.

afternoon i did saw your bike in showroom, and i knew its yours. agree sound is something really crazy

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Finally test rode r3...

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In my opinion. ......

Styling-- in no bladdy way or from no bladdy angle does it look like r15..ppl kept asking me which bike is it...I totally love d way it looks.

Engine & Power--didn't find the pick up that appealing after hv ridden rc390...bt thn it's buttr smooth. ...way ahead of rc390. ..gearing and clutch seemed flawless...
Handling-- its surely miles ahead of cbr250r and is in d same league as may b r15 v2 or n300 in this dept ..bt nt as crisp as rc390 ..felt xtremely nimble though
Braking--won't say it's d best that I have seen bt shud do the work just fine...

Got d test ride at model town delhi oswal showroom. ...won't advice ny one to take delivery from there as they do not has proper test ride bikes..they hv simply taken d cables off the speedo and using the display bikes which might end up being delivered to someone.

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That saree guard is umm... gross. If I buy an R3, I'd dismantle the saree guard and ship it to Yamaha.

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Pics of R-15 V.2 single seat.

Sorry couldnt upload pics before as was unable to get the same before.Bikes will be available in a week approx for delivery.Despatches starting in 2-3 days.Tyres will be 130section as current V.2.0.Present second version will also continue.

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don't kno if it's r15 v3 or nt...bt it does feature as r15 new on the pricing

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Can you upload a tail side pic please