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**imrandkhan** · 09-11-2015, 02:32 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

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Originally posted by imrandkhan View Post

While Bangalore gets R3 with loads of coverage, Pune gets her silently

Were you the guy with the Red Fazer and the DSLR? My friend was there at the same time - he managed to get a test ride on the black R3.

I was on blue R15, I knew they gave TD to somebody because the black bike in the svc looked dirty. They cheated me saying TD is not available and said that black bike is undergoing PDI

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Giving customers 3.7 lakh rupee motorcycle for TD is not good, and with this thought I didn't push much for TD

**Gollum** · 09-11-2015, 02:36 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

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Originally posted by MaestroX1 View Post

I was on blue R15, I knew they gave TD to somebody because the black bike in the svc looked dirty. They cheated me saying TD is not available and said that black bike is undergoing PDI

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Giving customers 3.7 lakh rupee motorcycle for TD is not good, and with this thought I didn't push much for TD

You should have said," Well you just lost 3.96L by not giving Test Drive to a potential customer"

**imrandkhan** · 09-11-2015, 02:50 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by akshay View Post

The R3 doesn't have Yamaha's legendary delta box frame! This will affect the cornering abilities on the twisties. Wonder why the designers didn't incorporate it, especially for a bike claimed to be built from scratch. This could be a deal breaker for many potential buyers I think.

Not having Delta box is old story especially when many reviews on the web claim that bikes chassis do justice with the engine and bike handles great.

Originally posted by amarme001 View Post

They saved money by not giving a Delta box frame, but some how Yamaha always manages to make the best handling motorcycle in the market, I know that it will not be as sharp as a rc390 because of the frame, but still with that beautiful twin cylinder and spot on power curve it will be in and out of the corner in a jiffy, where the vibey singles lack. Would have loved to own this awesome machine if I had not booked a rc390 and the price was a little less. Too greedy I guess.

Yamaha haven't been good in justifying why they didn't put Delta box chassis. If they can afford Delta box in 1.08 lakh rupee R15 V1 (7 years ago) and 1.25 lakh rupee R15 V2, then it is difficult to digest that they can not afford in 3.7 lakh rupee R3. By saying its for cost reduction they are indirectly killing the premium-ness of the R3, which is not good for themselves.

Second reason about the weight is not convincing again, V1 weighed 131 kg and V2 137(approx) and are the lightest bikes in the class. Adding bit more strength to R15s delta box wouldn't have made R3 heavy IMO.

However, Ninja has been doing wonders with Tube chassis all these years and I am sure R3 will also do, already doing I believe

**funkyfreak** · 09-11-2015, 03:17 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

I visited the yamaha showroom in malad w (Mumbai) today and was informed that the display bike would take 10 more days. (Was informed earlier that the bike would be in the showroom by 30th Aug or 1st week of sept).

The showroom guy informed me that the on-road price is 3.74 lakhs and surprisingly the bike has a 2 month waiting period.

When I asked about the test ride for the bike, I was told that the showroom guys pay half of the amount and the rest of it is paid by the company and that the company hasn't released the td vehicle for them.

The bike is displayed at the showroom near kamla mill compound but I guess even they are not giving td's.

I would love to wait for the MT03 though.

Cheers

Pranay

**pachurai** · 09-11-2015, 04:12 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by Gollum View Post

I feel like getting the Bike from Chennai with TN registration.

How much difference would that make? dont think its worth that risk.
Last week, a car guy just took left on ORR (without indicator) and I almost hit him. Looking at my bike, he started yelling that I own an expensive bike and trying to show off (I was hardly at 40's). Point I am trying to make is- anything like this, ppl will just blame you because you own a super-bike and you must have been racing. And a non-state number plate will add to all the trouble (I have faced issue's when I took my KA bike to Mumbai). I am just quoting one of the case, don't know why people always assume you buy a good bike to race!!! I never race and dont intend to :-)

**amarme001** · 09-11-2015, 05:35 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by pachurai View Post

How much difference would that make? dont think its worth that risk.
Last week, a car guy just took left on ORR (without indicator) and I almost hit him. Looking at my bike, he started yelling that I own an expensive bike and trying to show off (I was hardly at 40's). Point I am trying to make is- anything like this, ppl will just blame you because you own a super-bike and you must have been racing. And a non-state number plate will add to all the trouble (I have faced issue's when I took my KA bike to Mumbai). I am just quoting one of the case, don't know why people always assume you buy a good bike to race!!! I never race and dont intend to :-)

Last we I visited pro biking showroom and saw 3 rc200 accident case bikes and 1 Duke 200 and 2 ninja.

Hopefully I proved my point.

**yellowspunk** · 09-11-2015, 05:37 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by pachurai View Post

How much difference would that make? dont think its worth that risk.
Last week, a car guy just took left on ORR (without indicator) and I almost hit him. Looking at my bike, he started yelling that I own an expensive bike and trying to show off (I was hardly at 40's). Point I am trying to make is- anything like this, ppl will just blame you because you own a super-bike and you must have been racing. And a non-state number plate will add to all the trouble (I have faced issue's when I took my KA bike to Mumbai). I am just quoting one of the case, don't know why people always assume you buy a good bike to race!!! I never race and dont intend to :-)

Chennai price is 30K less than Bangalore. That's the difference it makes!

**yellowspunk** · 09-11-2015, 05:41 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by Gollum View Post

Bro, been driving my Bike with JK registration for the past 9years in Karnataka lol [emoji14]

All I got fined was for a rusted number plate.
driving without helmet
driving with lapsed insurance

total 3 times and proud of it

BTW I am also from Mangalore. Has R3 come to Mangalore yet?

Lucky you man! Probably cause you know Kannada you are able to manage the cops. I ride around a TN bike and get caught almost every other week. It's tough being a non-KA non-kannadiga and dealing with Bangalore cops!

**Gollum** · 09-11-2015, 05:46 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by pachurai View Post

How much difference would that make? dont think its worth that risk.
Last week, a car guy just took left on ORR (without indicator) and I almost hit him. Looking at my bike, he started yelling that I own an expensive bike and trying to show off (I was hardly at 40's). Point I am trying to make is- anything like this, ppl will just blame you because you own a super-bike and you must have been racing. And a non-state number plate will add to all the trouble (I have faced issue's when I took my KA bike to Mumbai). I am just quoting one of the case, don't know why people always assume you buy a good bike to race!!! I never race and dont intend to :-)

So what bike do you ride?
Never happened to me though, i drive a ...wait for it.....splendor

Originally posted by amarme001 View Post

Last we I visited pro biking showroom and saw 3 rc200 accident case bikes and 1 Duke 200 and 2 ninja.

Hopefully I proved my point.

That's sad to hear

Originally posted by yellowspunk View Post

Chennai price is 30K less than Bangalore. That's the difference it makes!

My point exactly. F--k Karnataka state government I hate it!!!

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Originally posted by yellowspunk View Post

Lucky you man! Probably cause you know Kannada you are able to manage the cops. I ride around a TN bike and get caught almost every other week. It's tough being a non-KA non-kannadiga and dealing with Bangalore cops!

Dude! JK means Jammu and Kashmir
You'd expect me to know kannada?
I speak english that is like oxford level for the cops here.
They get nervous and can't say much hehe

**pachurai** · 09-11-2015, 06:25 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by Gollum View Post

So what bike do you ride?
Never happened to me though, i drive a ...wait for it.....splendor

Nothing great, just a CBR150... Imagine the case with R3

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Splendor...probably you can beat R3 in bangalore traffic

Originally posted by yellowspunk;

Chennai price is 30K less than Bangalore. That's the difference it makes!

I am heading to Chennai as well

**JitenMistry** · 09-11-2015, 07:08 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by imrandkhan View Post

Not having Delta box is old story especially when many reviews on the web claim that bikes chassis do justice with the engine and bike handles great.

Yamaha haven't been good in justifying why they didn't put Delta box chassis. If they can afford Delta box in 1.08 lakh rupee R15 V1 (7 years ago) and 1.25 lakh rupee R15 V2, then it is difficult to digest that they can not afford in 3.7 lakh rupee R3. By saying its for cost reduction they are indirectly killing the premium-ness of the R3, which is not good for themselves.

Second reason about the weight is not convincing again, V1 weighed 131 kg and V2 137(approx) and are the lightest bikes in the class. Adding bit more strength to R15s delta box wouldn't have made R3 heavy IMO.

However, Ninja has been doing wonders with Tube chassis all these years and I am sure R3 will also do, already doing I believe

If you closely observe then you found that all 4 Japanese companies make their bike some what identical to each other.

When Honda introduce 250 CC bike, they make new chassis which is identical with Ninja 250 where they have good chassis in CBR150.
Same Yamaha done for R25/R3.

I don't say they copy but as they (design and research team) are from same location (japan) then it quite possible they are inspire with their competitors.

You can also do similar comparison for European models.

**Pulsar220F** · 09-11-2015, 09:43 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by saquib3005 View Post

Pilion will be at almost same height as in R15 as height is same but again it is designed such that pillion will not fall on rider.
Will post such pics by tomorrow.

When we crank up the bike it sound like a Superbike with ssweet sound of exhaust.
At 7k+ rpm it just refines and disappear at high speed. Very less sound. Just an audible refined sound of weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiinnnnnnnnnn (understand the emotions

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Thanks for the offer, still waiting :P
Yet to see the bike in real.

**Ron Syl** · 09-11-2015, 10:33 PM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Its raining R3s in bangalore. 3rd one picked up today and again from YRC. All 3 are from xbhp tooo.

To the future buyers of N300 or R3 or any other bike to which you are upgrading to : Please test ride that particular bike and buy if u feel good about it. The chassis or tyres are not gonna make you rossi. They are part of package. Depends on how u feel about the ride and also how you control the bike.

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**Freak inExile** · 09-12-2015, 03:41 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by Ron Syl View Post

Its sad to see again same shit discussion about chassis from people who have not ridden it :/ i am very well sure they have no idea about anything as of why a different design and chassis.

I don't like reading these on xTracker!

**Divya Sharan** · 09-12-2015, 08:46 AM

Re: Yamaha YZF R3 Launched Globally: xBhp News

Originally posted by Gollum View Post

My point exactly. F--k Karnataka state government I hate it!!!

Oh really? So much for a state feeding you? There are innocent people who do get strangled due to the nonsensical RTO drive but what you're doing is tax evasion (for years together) and yet you proudly broadcast your actions as if it were something great. Guess what, Pondicherry has lesser taxes than Chennai. Try riding a PY reg bike in KA.
One should respect the law of the land, however stupid it may seem. It may seem unfair, but then you won't live in fear of cops (in this case) all the time.

Originally posted by Ron Syl

Lol obviously i have issues. That's why i made it clear in that post.
Tel me what wrong did i say?

The way you put down your thoughts was wrong! R3 isn't a mass market (expensive, exclusive and yet without all bells and whistles) bike and select few enthusiasts here want to get it, but they weren't happy with the package as a whole.
Any debate or discussion always consists of pros and cons, but for the discussion to remain relevant and fruitful, it is important that OT/flame wars be kept out!
Choice of words matter a lot here.

Originally posted by Freak inExile View Post

I don't like reading these on xTracker!

+1.

Editing out unnecessary flamed posts. Members are requested to post with caution. If you have some stuff to be clarified with another member, please do it over PM. Keep the thread clean and relevant.
Thanks.

Lastly, the most important thing - since 3 R3's have been delivered to xBhpians; we MUST have a new ownership thread up soon!

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