For the 1970 model year, the Yamaha R 3 motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 339.5 lb (154 kg).
Yamaha R 3 weight overview
The weight is relatively manageable, so the bike should demand less effort than a heavyweight machine when backing up, parking or making slow-speed corrections.
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How heavy is the Yamaha R 3?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha R 3 is lighter than about 57.6% of 197 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha R 3 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 339.5 lb (154 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 345 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 3.96 US gal (15 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.02 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 98.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 7.3% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha R 3 weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha R 3 wet weight?
The supplied wet/running weight is 339.5 lb (154 kg) across the model years covered here. That figure is the most useful available number for real-world handling because operating fluids and fuel are included.
Is the Yamaha R 3 lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Weight is broadly typical for the category, landing around the 42nd percentile in this model-level Yamaha comparison.
How much does a full tank add to the Yamaha R 3?
Based on the supplied 3.96 US gal (15 L) tank capacity, the gasoline itself weighs about 24.6 lb (11.2 kg) when full. On models with a wet/running weight, that fuel mass is already included in the listed ready-to-ride figure.
What is the combined Yamaha R 3 and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative wet/running weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 519.5 lb (235.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
How large is the Yamaha R 3 engine for its weight?
The available figures work out to 1.02 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
Is the Yamaha R 3 above or below the typical Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 375 lb (170.1 kg), the model is roughly 35.5 lb (16.1 kg) lighter.
Where will I notice the Yamaha R 3 weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.