Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2021 Yamaha R3. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
In 2015, Yamaha decided to challenge the small bike establishment with their release of the R3, and the end result was impressive. Sport Rider opened up their review by simply saying it was “worth the wait.” Thanks to a 321cc motor it was faster than the competition from Honda and Kawasaki and it quickly became Yamaha’s best selling motorcycle in the US. It also became a popular platform for ~300 cc racing.
Basic specs for the R3 were 41 horsepower, 22lb-ft of torque, and a curb weight of just 373 pounds. Stopping power for the little twin came from a 298mm disc up front and a 220mm disc at the rear, paired with two-pot and single-pot calipers, respectively. In order to provide confident handling through turns, Yamaha fitted the R3 with a set of 41mm KYB forks along with an adjustable KYB shock.
The model was updated in 2019 with new bodywork, significantly improved suspension, and upgraded tires to make it a very impressive baby sportbike.
Manufactured June 2020, this example is VIN: MH3RH18YXMK004987. The seller purchased the bike through Triumph San Diego Summer 2023. He states it was turned into a race bike October 2021 before his ownership and is selling to clear space.
The odometer shows 1,183 miles. The seller purchased the bike with the intention of using it on the track. However, his plans have since changed and he never had the opportunity to race it.
Maintenance:
The seller provided the following invoices and Dyno sheet.
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 1721/4220
Tire % Front/ Rear: 40/40
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 27/29
Brake % Front/ Rear :90/90
Front Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: N/A
Oil: LEVEL OK/COLOR OK
Coolant: LEVEL OK/COLOR OK
Low Beam: N/A
High Beam: N/A
Turn: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light: N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Kill: OK
Horn: N/A
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: OK
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.2
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.2
Notes:
• TRACK BIKE
• TRACK PLASTICS
• NO STREET LIGHTING
• DRIVEN RACING REAR SETS
• M4 FULL EXHAUST
• K-TECH REAR SHOCK
• K-TECH FORK CARTRIDGES
• QUICK SHIFTER
• DRIVEN RACING CLIP-ON’S
• BREMBO FRONT MASTER CYLINDER
• SPIEGLER KEVLAR BRAKE LINES
• NO KEY
Modifications:
K-Tech fork cartridges and suspension.
M4 full exhaust.
Dynojet quick shifter.
Driven Racing clip-ons.
Driven Racing rearsets.
Brembo front master cylinder.
Spiegler Kevlar brake lines.
Eazi-Grip tank grips.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ tires from 2021.
As a race bike there are no keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Yamaha is offered on a clean California title with Planned Nonoperation registration (PNO). Per the California DMV website, it will cost $207 to bring registration current through October 2024.
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