The Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy motorcycle specifications include a 321 cc (19.59 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 166.9 kg (368 lb).
Key specifications
The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 42% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 10% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 7% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 57th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
321 cc — larger displacement than about 42% of Yamaha models.
166.9 kg — heavier than about 42% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 58%.
780 mm — taller than about 39% of Yamaha models.
14 L — larger than about 57% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,090
2,082
Close to average.
729
823
11% below average.
1,140
1,172
Close to average.
1,379
1,416
Close to average.
780
793
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 333 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.54:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 321 cc (19.59 cu in) |
| Torque | 29.6 Nm (3.0 kgf-m or 21.8 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 68.0 x 44.1 mm (2.7 x 1.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Diamond, steel frame and swingarm |
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| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Monocross single shock, adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rake | 25.0° |
| Trail | 94 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. ABS. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 140/70-17 |
| Wheels | 10-spoke cast aluminum. Dunlop® Sportmax GPR-300 tires. |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 166.9 kg (368 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,090 mm (82.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 729 mm (28.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,379 mm (54.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 4.20 L/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 97.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Digital gear position, fuel capacity, real time and average fuel economy, water temp, clock and an oil change trip meter |
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| Lights | LED headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Blue/black/green |
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| Factory warranty | 1 Year Limited Factory Warranty |
| Price as new | US$ 5599. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.