Yamaha Entry-level sportbike
YZF-R3 specs
Current and prior-year spec data for the Yamaha YZF-R3, including trims, colors, chassis numbers, electronics, and source links.
Model note
Yamaha YZF-R3
The R-series gateway: 321cc parallel-twin, full-fairing sportbike body, light enough for new riders and capable enough for track-school weekends.
Model-year table
Side-by-side specs
Specs are normalized into shared fields so different brands can be compared without losing the source trail.
2026
Yamaha YZF-R3
Base
$5,499 MSRP
Team Yamaha Blue
Vivid White
- Engine
- 321cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-twin
- Bore Stroke
- 68.0 x 44.1 mm
- Compression
- 11.2:1
- Fuel System
- Fuel injection
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final Drive
- Chain
- Front Suspension
- 37 mm KYB inverted fork
- Rear Suspension
- KYB single shock, adjustable preload
- Front Brakes
- 298 mm hydraulic disc with ABS
- Rear Brakes
- 220 mm hydraulic disc with ABS
- Tires
- 110/70R17 front, 140/70R17 rear
- Wheelbase
- 54.3 in
- Seat Height
- 30.7 in
- Curb Weight
- 375 lb
- Fuel Capacity
- 3.7 gal