| MODEL | YAMAHA YZF-R3 2015 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 321 cc / 19.5 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 68.0 x 44.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 30.9 kW / 41.4 hp @ 10750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 29.6 Nm / 21.8 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Induction | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Delta box |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm KYB telescopic fork, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | KYB single shock, 124.4 mm / 4.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 298 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2090.4 mm / 82.3 in |
| Overall Width | 718.8 mm / 28.3 in |
| Overall Height | 1135.3 mm / 44.7 in |
| Seat Height | 779.7 mm / 30.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1379.2 mm / 54.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm / 6.2 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-17M/C 54H |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17M/C 66H |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The YZF-R3 launched for 2015 as a 321 cc liquid-cooled parallel twin sports bike sharing the R25's Delta box chassis. Offering around 41 hp, a six-speed gearbox and no ABS, it targeted newer riders wanting more punch than the quarter-litre class.
