People forget that 300's exist out of a way simpler reason and not every market-decision is centred around the U.S. lmao. 300's and 400's exist because the european market needed bikes that were legal under the A2 license restriction. Which is the first motorcycle license most 18 year olds get which limits a bikes power output to... you guessed it, 48hp, which is precisely what a lot of these bikes aim to put out, factoring in weight to power ratio. So, no, these 300's/400's didn't just come about out of coincidence. They serve the japanese and european markets because of the license restriction here. A2 license required a market for these bikes. The U.S. doesn't have that type of restriction so the only reason you should be getting one of these smaller CC bikes is if you're a beginner that would most likely crash his 600 into a tree at 90 mph somewhere.
@@motosafari6378 with 16 years u can get the A1 license which is 125ccm and 15hp, with 18 years u can get 250ccm (or 400idk) but its 48hp and then finally with 20 years you can buy any bike you want (or afford 😂 ) (I want yamaha r1m or bmw s1000rr)
I currently own a 2016 R3 which was my first bike. I have had it since December 27th, 2017. It is a nice little around town bike. My only problems with it are my ability to keep up in group rides due to everyone else being on a higher CC bike; and, being blasted by the wind on the freeway because of the upright seating position. I will look into changing the windshield which you suggested.
'please don't kill me - what in the world!' haha, same dude. awesome video - i'm finally going to get my motorcycle license and am researching bikes likely to be a good first bike, and this seems like a really excellent choice from everything i'm seeing! thanks!
joemrp05 yup same here. But for me it's because to insure my R6 in Toronto is too expensive. I don't wanna pay over 2k a year, for just a few riding months. Here in Canada, most of the time it's always either really cold here, or worse, snowing. Mind you, I've had my R6 for 6 years (with a clean driving record), and its gone up every year from the $1,300 a year I used to pay, to these restrictive prices they're charging now.
buy an f4i. I have that, I use it in Budapest, it is having quite heavy traffic but still confy, the riding posi is same as the r3. but buy the 2002 f4i, it has 110 hp, and adjustable suspension
Started on a cb300f and have been riding for a year now. I'm looking for a different feel when it comes to riding but also for something with a little more power. I was interested in going for an mt-07 but I love the changes on the R3 and I'm sorta swaying over to the supersport market now. What would you recommend?
It all depends if you want to stay with a naked bike or go to a full fairing. MT bikes are great and if the 07 isn't enough you can always go up to the 09
Both bikes don't have enough power to really get you into alot of trouble. The 500f is more torque down low, and the R3 has a more aggressive riding position with more high end.
OK I have a 2019 R3 had Yamahas a long time. Yep it's a Diamond frame most are like the ninja 400 the cbr250rr and the suzuki gsxr 250 r because it's cheap Total weight is 164 kg wet Spring rate is 7nm set for a 80 kg rider. Forks are 37 mm Gearing is 14 f /43 r sprokets Top rpm is 12500 till it hits the limiter Top speed is 186 kmh Hp 42 He's the issues 1) front brake is woeful and a very sensitive abs ( 5 :1 sec) 2) Front Dunlop is bad alot of patter on turn in 3) abs routing looks nasty 4) large gaps on the side covers 5) it's geared wrong for commuting 14/45 ratio is better. The good points 1) easy to ride 2)Comfortable 3)Nice gearbox 4) wind resistance is good There are endless aftermarket parts for the R3 I have a fully adjustable front fork cartridge kit and rear shock Rear pipe Sprokets Etc Then it's a even better bike. But that can cost up to 3k more The 2020 model is suppose to be getting a 375 cc engine slipper clutch and Delta box frame? Rumours here in Thailand!! But if your a new bike rider and want to get into motocycle riding the R3 is a very good choice to consider. If anyone needs more info on the R3 happy to help no dramas.
I wish our country was as bright as yours. Otherwise I'd be getting the 250rr than the R3. It has a better odometer face colored not cheap looking like the R3s and it just blows the R3 design out of the water.
I don't like the fact that manufacturers always de-tuned their engines with the lower CC class sportbikes. I mean, 300 should make half the power of a 600 but it doesn't....... makes one feel like having these smaller displacement bikes doesn't give one the feeling of a 'high performance' machine underneath them!! And pics of the wife on the bike, I want to see how a smaller person fit on it since I'm on the smaller side too. :)
Odd that you never mention the obvious competitor to this bike (with a similar seat height), the ninja 400. Any particular reason you never considered the ninja?
Im no mechanic but it has something to do with the fuel being flushed out from the FI and is replaced with new fuel from the tank. And just like an engine it does not have the time to warm up yet 😊
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Been thinking of starting on an R3 as my first bike.
same
PudgeMetaOnly and only double the price xD
ILoveAnimes is say it’s about tripled
A true begginer starts on a busa
People forget that 300's exist out of a way simpler reason and not every market-decision is centred around the U.S. lmao. 300's and 400's exist because the european market needed bikes that were legal under the A2 license restriction. Which is the first motorcycle license most 18 year olds get which limits a bikes power output to... you guessed it, 48hp, which is precisely what a lot of these bikes aim to put out, factoring in weight to power ratio. So, no, these 300's/400's didn't just come about out of coincidence. They serve the japanese and european markets because of the license restriction here. A2 license required a market for these bikes. The U.S. doesn't have that type of restriction so the only reason you should be getting one of these smaller CC bikes is if you're a beginner that would most likely crash his 600 into a tree at 90 mph somewhere.
You absolutely chose the right colour. 👏
@Robbie D I'd argue that the Vivid White is way nicer
Robbie D Hell no, the black lets the bike look like an aggressiv sportbike. Blue is just uhly on a bike like this
I love the R3, got a 2020. Perfect commuter/track day bike.
Got my training this weekend & hopefully I'll be buying this next week for my 1st bike. Thanks for the great review
nice! I appreciate it. I highly recommend taking the MSF course.
In Germany you can only get a 125cc (15hp) as a first bike... sucks.
@@dergreg_ wow thats crazy!
@@motosafari6378 with 16 years u can get the A1 license which is 125ccm and 15hp, with 18 years u can get 250ccm (or 400idk) but its 48hp and then finally with 20 years you can buy any bike you want (or afford 😂 ) (I want yamaha r1m or bmw s1000rr)
@@dergreg_ dammn that's brutal
Getting the R3 in June going for the same matte black
I currently own a 2016 R3 which was my first bike. I have had it since December 27th, 2017. It is a nice little around town bike. My only problems with it are my ability to keep up in group rides due to everyone else being on a higher CC bike; and, being blasted by the wind on the freeway because of the upright seating position. I will look into changing the windshield which you suggested.
max out your skill level on the R3. anyone can go fast in a straight line. By the time you upgrade it will be worth it.
Planning to buy this bike this coming July bro. Nice video by the way
Im buying it on september :)
Raleigh represent. Nice.
Great little bike
They still have those side blinkers... now I remember why I didnt got for cbr, bugs me idk.
Beautiful motorbike man
'please don't kill me - what in the world!' haha, same dude. awesome video - i'm finally going to get my motorcycle license and am researching bikes likely to be a good first bike, and this seems like a really excellent choice from everything i'm seeing! thanks!
I'm actually considering going from my R6 to an R3 because the R6 is not great for a daily commuter
joemrp05 yup same here. But for me it's because to insure my R6 in Toronto is too expensive. I don't wanna pay over 2k a year, for just a few riding months. Here in Canada, most of the time it's always either really cold here, or worse, snowing.
Mind you, I've had my R6 for 6 years (with a clean driving record), and its gone up every year from the $1,300 a year I used to pay, to these restrictive prices they're charging now.
buy an f4i. I have that, I use it in Budapest, it is having quite heavy traffic but still confy, the riding posi is same as the r3. but buy the 2002 f4i, it has 110 hp, and adjustable suspension
omg i love this bike:-) everything about it gonna buy one soon for sure:-D
Nice Video bud
Im 19 gonna buy my first bike and its gonna be yamaha r3 2019 matte black
Thanks ur video really helped!! ;D
I'm 17 but when I turn 19 I'm going to get the Honda CBR500R 2019 but I live in the UK that's why I have to wait to do my A2
Get a ninja 400
@@austin735 the ninja 400 is better performance and sound than the Honda but the look of the Honda is aggressive
In america u only can ride a bike being 19?
@@diogosilvasantos2930 no You can ride bikes here as early as 16, he just happens to be 19.
r3 looks so much better in person. no pictures u find online and vidoes that actually show its beauty
Awesome bike
Also in Raleigh. Soon to be new rider. Let's ride sometime
Great video!!! I'm gonna buy R3 and colour must be matte black!!
Hey I bought that same bike. Got it brand new two weeks ago. Mines is ABS though
Where did you purchase your R3 from. Thanks for making this video i am in Durham 919
That bike is sooo beautiful.
I will buy this bike when this arrives in Brazil. 25.000 reais here S/2
I am so buying this bike, I might get it with ABS. I live in Oregon, summers are beautiful here but it only last like 3 months then it rains a lot.
Great video dude ! Got a question for you :
Which one would you choose r3 2019 or ninja 400 ?
thanks! I would say whichever one feels most comfortable to you. Go sit on both and you will know pretty quick
@@motosafari6378 thanks bro ✌️
debating with an r3 or a 390 duke as a first bike. the r3s are much cheaper to find around here so i might go with that
Fyurex thinking about those too,but i am going with the r3
i got the blue one, its an amazing motorcycle. its my first one.
but what camera do you use?
Nice! This is a hero 7 black
Just got the same one last week! Awesome bike
So would you say this is better then the cb500F? I thought that was the bike I was gonna get as my first but now I’m leaning towards the r3
Great video! And they def light bro. Name of intro track please?
We are builders, Nitro Instrumental
Very cool bike
Top the best bike 🔥
Started on a cb300f and have been riding for a year now. I'm looking for a different feel when it comes to riding but also for something with a little more power. I was interested in going for an mt-07 but I love the changes on the R3 and I'm sorta swaying over to the supersport market now. What would you recommend?
It all depends if you want to stay with a naked bike or go to a full fairing. MT bikes are great and if the 07 isn't enough you can always go up to the 09
@@motosafari6378 😂😂😂
@@motosafari6378 wut about Goodz vs. Cassidy?
How did you get that for LESS than 5k?!? That’s definitely my dream bike
They're on sale for $4K right now
Thank you very much bro
I'd Fly to NEED this Bike .
#California
Is this more fun than the cb500f? What would be a good experienced rider bike?
Both bikes don't have enough power to really get you into alot of trouble. The 500f is more torque down low, and the R3 has a more aggressive riding position with more high end.
Does it have hazard lights on it..The 1st model doesn’t..like the matte paint job..✌🏻
It does.
I think this is the only Yamaha bike where the new 2019 Front looks better than the old one
R3 should come with a perimeter frame. Thats the only negative point
How much 2019 abs black one? If I buy cheappest?
OK I have a 2019 R3 had Yamahas a long time.
Yep it's a Diamond frame most are like the ninja 400 the cbr250rr and the suzuki gsxr 250 r because it's cheap
Total weight is 164 kg wet
Spring rate is 7nm set for a 80 kg rider.
Forks are 37 mm
Gearing is 14 f /43 r sprokets
Top rpm is 12500 till it hits the limiter
Top speed is 186 kmh
Hp 42
He's the issues
1) front brake is woeful and a very sensitive abs ( 5 :1 sec)
2) Front Dunlop is bad alot of patter on turn in
3) abs routing looks nasty
4) large gaps on the side covers
5) it's geared wrong for commuting 14/45 ratio is better.
The good points
1) easy to ride
2)Comfortable
3)Nice gearbox
4) wind resistance is good
There are endless aftermarket parts for the R3
I have a fully adjustable front fork cartridge kit and rear shock
Rear pipe
Sprokets
Etc
Then it's a even better bike.
But that can cost up to 3k more
The 2020 model is suppose to be getting a 375 cc engine slipper clutch and Delta box frame? Rumours here in Thailand!!
But if your a new bike rider and want to get into motocycle riding the R3 is a very good choice to consider.
If anyone needs more info on the R3 happy to help no dramas.
I'm 15 about to be 16 ad get my permit. Do you think this is a good first bike?
Isn't this bike made in Thailand, where you are??
Really? So it's best to wait for 2020 model. Tho it might cost a little bit higher tho
Like those gloves
What was name of that song you used for the intro?
We are builders, Nitro Instrumental
Whst type of fuel does the bike take
Super
Actually driving is normal?
this or cbr250rr. the moment it gets launched in India. in a heartbeat.
Definitely this bro
The 250rr is faster and quicker, that bike is more aggressive and r3 is a sports tourer
I wish our country was as bright as yours. Otherwise I'd be getting the 250rr than the R3. It has a better odometer face colored not cheap looking like the R3s and it just blows the R3 design out of the water.
btw a "small super sport" bike is just a sport bike
Hey, what about the ninja 400?
check out my other beginner bike video
I don't like the fact that manufacturers always de-tuned their engines with the lower CC class sportbikes. I mean, 300 should make half the power of a 600 but it doesn't....... makes one feel like having these smaller displacement bikes doesn't give one the feeling of a 'high performance' machine underneath them!! And pics of the wife on the bike, I want to see how a smaller person fit on it since I'm on the smaller side too. :)
check out the recent video of her going over the bike! she is sitting on it.
Did you get the ABS version?
Yes! I definitely recommend getting ABS
MotoSafari you got the abs version for less than $5,000??? How???
You could pop this up on one wheel though.
Odd that you never mention the obvious competitor to this bike (with a similar seat height), the ninja 400. Any particular reason you never considered the ninja?
Hey Ahmad, the ninja 400 is a great bike for sure. Looked into it briefly and my wife felt more comfortable on the R3 so thats what I went for!
I want to buy this one, it's a good machine?
absolutely. nothing but good things to say about it so far.
@@motosafari6378 I am going to pick it up today
@@yordicubano3832 great! can't wait to hear how you like it.
Just got one 2 days ago
Nice! How do you like it?
@@motosafari6378 raining the last couple of days lol didn't get to ride it yet
What brand of knee pads are those ?
Patella makes that particular pad.
@@steve23464 😂 😂 😂
I’ll buy this soon but i’ll buy the blue version
yeah the blue looks great! It was a hard decision. I am a fan of the white as well.
Blue has no ABS however, idky
Kieran Hilditch yes it has. Now all motorcycle must have abs
what country are you in? im in aus and it sais it doesnt have abs on the blue model, weird.
I just bought a blue one last Thursday. No abs
Top speed
I like how this is a normal riding video of a first time riding a r3 and he almost dies.
Do you think I should get one for my college transport and work?
This bike is fantastic for commuting!
MotoSafari thanks for the reply!
There's alot of incompetent people on the road - true2x. Liked how u compared it to the R6
What cc ?
right at 321cc
MotoSafari thanks
10:11 phew o.0
How's your wife liking the bike now?
Your wifes bike....😆😆😆😆😎
2019 but still no led indicators
Twin yamaha r25...
Less than $5000 where?
non abs is 4800 I believe. I got them to match the the price of that at my dealership
@@motosafari6378 what state or where? Can I have the name of dealership please.
👍👍👍🇬🇪👉👍
Sounds like an explanation for why you bought youself a little sportbike-.-
why are you riding with ripped jeans?
Next time before actually starting it let the fuel injection system "boot" up..
Juster Ramirez why
Im no mechanic but it has something to do with the fuel being flushed out from the FI and is replaced with new fuel from the tank. And just like an engine it does not have the time to warm up yet 😊
At 6:00 i saw a sofa..
Did he just call R3 a tricycle ?
How dare he ! xDDDD
@@ace1mortel487 Wow what a joke, I'm rolling over the floor right now 🙄
It's like she literally slowed down to hit you while merging 🤣
literally could have been an elephant and she would have still merged
12:10 DAB
Please tone down on the image stabilization with the video its a bot trippy
Nice bike but rather pick the Z400.
ciao questa è la mia, moto veramente fantastica.
czcams.com/video/ckZn4CGl1TQ/video.html
There is not a better colour
Thats the same weight as a motogp, actually not a tricycle 🤭
Why are you so out of breath bro lol.
Hideous turn indicators
check the Upgrade video!
Matte black is so cheap looking tho.