Yamaha’s trio of World Grand Prix 60th Anniversary special-edition sportbikes will be completed by the YZF-R3, with a price tag of $5,499 and availability starting February 2022. It joins the YZF-R1 and YZF-R7 in paying homage to Yamaha’s first entry into a World GP race in 1961 in France.
Here’s what Derek Brooks, Yamaha’s motorcycle product line manager, said in a company press release announcing the three models:
“Racing has always been in Yamaha’s DNA, as well as a cornerstone of motorcycle development. Nowhere is this fact more evident than with our R-series bikes, which have benefited from years of Grand Prix racing. Technology and designs have trickled down to our production Superbike and Supersport machines, making them dominant forces in MotoAmerica racing for so many years.
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“That’s why we’re thrilled to give Yamaha enthusiasts the opportunity to own this piece of Yamaha racing history. These distinctive World GP 60th Anniversary editions are amazing to see in person with the instantly recognizable classic white and red Yamaha Racing livery and a range of other special detailing.”
The R3 has been a compelling player in the small-displacement sportbike segment since its debut in 2015, and has maintained its status as one of the more exciting machines in the category with its most recent update in 2019. That revision saw a new LCD dash, stiffer suspension, new bodywork, and change to ergos to give the R3 a more sporting character.
The 2022 anniversary edition matches its siblings with the white and red block color scheme, anniversary bading, and GP-inspired Tuning Fork emblems. The special livery is only a $200 upcharge from the standard R3′s $5,299 MSRP.
2022 Yamaha YZF-R3 World GP 60th Anniversary Technical Specifications and Price
| Price: | $5,499 |
| Engine: | 321cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-twin; 8 valves |
| Bore x Stroke: | 68.0 x 44.1mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Delivery: | Fuel injection |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple disc |
| Transmission/Final Drive: | 6-speed/chain |
| Frame: | Steel trellis |
| Front Suspension: | USD fork, 5.1 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Monocross single shock, adjustable preload, 4.9 in. travel |
| Front Brake: | 298mm disc w/ ABS |
| Rear Brake: | 220mm disc w/ ABS |
| Wheels, Front/Rear: | 17 in./17 in. |
| Tires, Front/Rear: | Dunlop Sportmax GPR 300; 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
| Rake/Trail: | 25.0°/3.7 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 54.3 in. |
| Seat Height: | 30.7 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 3.7 gal. |
| Claimed Wet Weight: | 375 lb. |
| Available: | February 2022 |
| Contact: | yamahamotorsports.com |
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com