Yamaha R3 Returns To India In New Avatar

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The Yamaha R3 sportsbike has been launched again in India

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Priced at ₹ 4.65 lakh ex-showroom

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It still has a 321 cc parallel twin engine that makes 42 BHP

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The price is much higher than last time as it comes in as a CBU and not CKD this time

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The biggest change is the addition of upside down front suspension

The biggest change is the addition of upside down front suspension

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The biggest change is the addition of upside down front suspension


Apart from the front forks, rest of the chassis is largely unchanged

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This time, it comes with improved aesthetics, with styling similar to Yamaha's big bikes

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The bike is quite approachable for new riders due to its short seat height of 780 mm

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In India, the R3 will compete against KTM RC 390 and Aprilia RS 457

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