Updated Yamaha R3 is speculated to launch in India by April 2019. The new version of the bike was unveiled in Indonesia in October 2018.
In October 2018, Yamaha unveiled the updated R3 in Indonesia. The update was pending for the bike, which will soon launch in India. Reportedly, the updated version will be launched in India very soon.
IAB reports that 2019 Yamaha R3 will be launched by April 2019. In the European markets, the updated R3 is available with Euro-IV compliant engine. In India, it would be launched as a BS-4 compliant model.
The new Yamaha R3 gets a revised front fairing with faux air-intake vents on the cowl. The side fairing is also refreshed to sport a more aggresive look. Surely the bike looks more mature than the current one.
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The digital instrument cluster will also be upgraded, to display more information such as distance to empty. The sculpted beefy fuel tank will be redesigned to fit into the aggressive look. The rear portion will remain the same.
As we all know, the international-spec Yamaha R3 receives a different set of alloy wheels. Most likely, the India-spec version will retain its multi-spoke alloy wheel design.
Mechanically, it will continue with the same 321cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin cylinder engine. The motor delivers 42 BHP and 29.6 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox setup.
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For suspension, the international version uses 37mm KYB USD forks and link-type rear monoshock unit. Here, we will get the conventional telescopic forks in a bid to decrease the prices.
Since it is a CKD unit, Yamaha could consider it manufacturing locally. It is currently one of the most expensive bikes in its segment, priced at Rs 3.49 Lakhs (ex-showroom).
It competes with the likes of KTM Duke 390, BMW G 310 R, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Benelli 302R. Amongst these, Duke 390 is the most affordable one. Even Kawasaki now manufactures the heavily localized Ninja 300 in India.
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If the 2019 Yamaha R3 comes as a CKD unit, expect a hike in the prices by Rs 20,000. Else, if it is locally manufactured, the prices might come down to Rs 3 Lakhs.
