Yamaha R3

The 2025 Yamaha R3 features sleek LED DRLs around a MotoGP-inspired central air intake with a single projector headlamp, while retaining its high-revving 321cc parallel-twin engine.

Experience an epic showdown between three top bikes on a thrilling 300km road trip. Get ready for a comparison test like never before! The contenders are Aprilia RS 457 vs Yamaha R3 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500.

Yamaha brought the R3 and the MT-03 to India as completely built-up units from Indonesia, hence the higher price tag of Rs 4.65 lakh and Rs 4.60, respectively. Prices are ex-showroom.

Yamaha is all set to launch two of its highly-anticipated bikes - the R3 and the MT-03, in India tomorrow. While the Yamaha R3 is making a comeback, the MT-03 will be accessible for the first time in our market.

Yamaha fans have waited with baited breath for the Japanese marquee to bring back the R3 nameplate to India, and their prayers have been answered in emphatic fashion with Yamaha not just bringing the R3, but it’s naked sibling the Yamaha MT 03 as well.

The Call of the Blue has finally gotten Yamaha to give the R3 another shot in the Indian market, and bring in its sibling the MT-03 as well. How fun are they to ride? We find out over a 1,000km ride in Thailand.

The new Yamaha R3 and MT-03, following their official launch on December 15, will be available for purchase at select Blue Square dealerships in over 100 cities across India.

Yamaha recently showcased its awaited models, the MT-03, the new Yamaha R3, and the R7. The motorcycles were unveiled at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) on the sidelines of India's first-ever MotoGP event. Both the R3 and the MT-03 are expected to go on sale in December this year.

Upon launch, the new Yamaha R3 and the MT-03 will go on sale as completely built-up units, eventually transitioning to CKD production models. Expect the bikes to range between Rs 3.40 lakh and Rs 5.20 lakh. Prices are ex-showroom.

Yamaha India is gearing up to launch two new intriguing motorcycles in the sub-500cc category: the MT-03 street naked and the fully-faired R3. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming 2023 Yamaha R3 motorcycle.