- Lightweight, diamond-type, high tensile, steel frame
• features an optimized rigidity balance for light, agile handling with excellent stability
• engine is a stressed member of the chassis, allowing a lighter, more compact main frame design
• frame features a mix of both solid & rubber engine mounts
• Electrostatic paint helps prevent corrosion
- The riding position is one of the most important features of the R3. Despite its super sport styling the R3 offers excellent rider comfort thanks to its upright riding position.
- Key chassis geometry figures include:
• 1380 mm (54.3") wheelbase
• 25 degrees of rake & 95 mm of trail
• 50 / 50 front to rear weight distribution
• chassis dimensions and shape have been designed to centralize mass & lower the centre of gravity to provide the rider with light, agile handling
- Tapered, long design, high tensile steel swingarm.
• lightweight design reduces unsprung weight for superior suspension performance
• excellent rear wheel traction & control
- 41mm KYB conventional style fork offers 130 mm (5.1") of wheel travel.
• plastic chip guards help prevent damage to the fork tubes & seals
- Adjustable Monocross link-less rear suspension with 125 mm (4.9") of wheel travel.
• features a single KYB rear shock adjustable for 7-positions of spring pre-load
• adjustable design allows rider to tailor pre-load settings to match load & road condition
- 298 mm floating front disc brake squeezed by a twin piston caliper.
• provides solid stopping power
• brake force & feel are tailored towards new riders
- 220 mm rear disc is squeezed by a lightweight single piston slide-type caliper.
- Lightweight, cast-aluminum 10-spoke mag wheels.
• reduce unsprung weight for great handling & suspension performance
• front wheel size is MT2.75-17 fitted with a 110/70-17 tire
• rear wheel is MT4.00 fitted with a 140/70-17 tire
- Lightweight hollow axles front & rear.
- Clip-on style handlebars.
• provide a super sport image but offer a comfortable, more upright riding position since they are mounted above the top triple clamp
• offers a slim design with great knee grip
• "reserve" portion of the tank is 3 litres (low fuel light will illuminate)
• tank is steel with tough, yet stylish plastic covers, which can reduce costs in the event of damage
- Separate rider & passenger seats with low 780 mm (30.7") seat height.
• offer excellent comfort
• narrow design rider seat makes it easier to touch feet flat on the ground
• passenger seat can be removed & replaced by the optional Genuine Yamaha Accessory rear seat cowl if desired
- Full featured liquid crystal multi-function meter.
• functions include: centrally located analogue tachometer, digital speedometer, odometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, fuel reserve trip meter (counts kilometers since the low fuel went on reserve), clock, gear indicator, plus instant & average fuel consumption
• other features include: temperature gauge, oil change indicator & adjustable shift light
• back lighting is adjustable
- Race inspired full fairing.
• provides that eye catching super sport image
• helps reduce wind on the rider for a comfort ride
- Reverse slant, dual multi-reflector 55 watt halogen headlights.
- Brilliant, 24 - LED rear tail light
• unique running / brake light display
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