Yamaha R3 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha R3 motorcycle specifications include a 321 cc (19.59 cu in) engine, power of 41.4 hp (30.2 kW) @ 10,750 rpm, and a listed weight of 170 kg (374.8 lb).

Key specifications

2021-2023Model years
321 ccDisplacement
41.4 hpPower
28.8 Nm @ 9,000 rpmTorque
170 kgWet weight
780 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,405 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
202120222023
Year-specific specification changes

The 2021 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20222023Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Front suspension
2022202337mm KYB inverted front forks
Front tire
20222023110/70-R17
Fuel system
20222023Injection
Rear brakes
20222023Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Rear tire
20222023140/70-R17
Torque
2022202329.5 Nm (3.0 kgf-m or 21.8 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm
Wet weight
20222023169 kg (372.6 lb)
Wheelbase
202220231,380 mm (54.3 inches)
Emission details
20222023Euro 5
Engine oil capacity
20232.50 L (2.64 US qt)
Fuel consumption
20234.10 L/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
202395.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Oil capacity
20232.50 L (2.64 US qt)

How the Yamaha R3 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.

Engine power41.4 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 22% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 49th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement321 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 42% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight170 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 9% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 44th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height780 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 7% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 57th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 321 cc • Liquid cooled • 41.4 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,405 mmSeat 780 mmClearance 160 mm
Chain (final drive) • 110/70-ZR17M/C front / 140/70-ZR17/C rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/70-ZR17M/C
Rear tire size 140/70-ZR17/C
Engine oil capacity 2.40 L (2.54 US qt)
Estimated theoretical fuel range 368 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.244 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 243.5 hp/tonne
Specific power 129.0 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.54:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 321 cc (19.59 cu in)
Power 41.4 hp (30.2 kW) @ 10,750 rpm
Torque 28.8 Nm (2.9 kgf-m or 21.2 ft.lbs) @ 9,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 68.0 x 44.1 mm (2.7 x 1.7 inches)
Compression ratio 11.2:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Electronic injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil capacity 2.40 L (2.54 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Diamond
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 125 mm (4.9 inches)
Rake 25.0°
Trail 95 mm (3.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic.
Front tire 110/70-ZR17M/C
Rear tire 140/70-ZR17/C

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 170 kg (374.8 lb)
Seat height 780 mm (30.7 inches)
Overall length 2,090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall width 730 mm (28.7 inches)
Overall height 1,140 mm (44.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,405 mm (55.3 inches)
Ground clearance 160 mm (6.3 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)
Fuel consumption 3.80 L/100 km (26.3 km/l or 61.90 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 88.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Euro 4

Other specifications

Color options Icon Blue, Midnight Black

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.