YZF-R3 (2015 - present) review

A bigger and faster version of the YZF-R25 to take on the Kawasaki Ninja 300 and KTM RC390

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YZF-R3 (2015 - present) review
Brand
Yamaha
Category
Sports
Engine Capacity
321cc
Pros
A2 licence compliant, good looks and ABS as standard
Cons
Not as powerful as the KTM RC390

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