Yamaha R3 could make a comeback this year to take on the KTM RC 390 and the Kawasaki Ninja 400.

Yamaha recently showcased its big bike range in India during a dealer meet. On display were models like the Yamaha R3, R7, R1M, MT-03, MT-07 and MT-09.

Reports suggest that Yamaha could introduce these models in India in the coming months. Most likely, these will be imported as completely built units (CBUs).

It seems the Yamaha R3 will be making a comeback this year to take on the KTM RC 390 and the Kawasaki Ninja 400. The bike is powered by a 321cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 42 BHP and 29.5 Nm. The MT-03 is a naked version of the R3, which will compete with the KTM Duke 390.

The Yamaha R7 is a mid-capacity sports bike powered by a 689cc parallel-twin engine producing 72 BHP and 63 Nm. It will compete with the Kawasaki Ninja 650 and the Honda CBR650R. The MT-07 is the naked version of the R7.

The Yamaha R1M is the brand's flagship superbike featuring a 998cc inline 4-cylinder engine that out 197 BHP. On the other hand, the MT-09 uses an 890cc, inline 3-cylinder engine that makes 115 BHP and 93 Nm.

Source: Autocar India

The Yamaha R7 and MT-09 will be imported as completely built units (CBUs).

The launch of the 2022 Yamaha R7 and MT-09 could be just around the corner, as teasers of the bikes have now surfaced on Yamaha India’s official website.

The Yamaha R7 is a fully-faired sports bike that is powered by a 689cc, twin-cylinder engine that makes 72 BHP and 67 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch.

The R7 rides on adjustable KYB upside-down forks and a rear mono-shock, while braking is handled by dual 298 mm discs at the front and a 245 mm disc at the rear.

The MT-09 is a naked streetfighter that uses an 890cc, inline 3-cylinder engine. It produces 117 BHP and 93 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

The Yamaha R7 and MT-09 will be imported as completely built units (CBUs). While the former will go up against the Honda CBR650R and Kawasaki Ninja 650, the MT-09 competes with the Kawasaki Z900 and the Triumph Street Triple RS.

The new MT-09 comes with a 890cc, 3-cylinder engine instead of an 847cc unit.

Yamaha has unveiled the 2021 MT-09 naked street bike. Besides the revised styling, the bike is now powered by a new engine.

The MT-09 is based on a diecast aluminium frame with KYB adjustable upside down forks at the front and a monoshock suspension at the rear. The kerb weight of the bike is 189 kg.

The MT-09 gets a new LED headlamp unit and an updated 3.5-inch TFT instrument cluster. The bike is equipped with a 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) that works in tandem with safety systems like the lean sensitive traction control system, slide control, cornering ABS and rear-wheel lift mitigation.

The MT-09 is powered by a 890cc, 3-cylinder engine as opposed to an 847cc unit. The new engine has a slightly longer stroke of 62.1 mm. It produces 115 BHP @ 10,000 rpm and 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm.

The brake setup consists of twin 298 mm discs at the front and a single 245 mm disc at the rear.

Yamaha has launched the updated MT-09 in India at a price of Rs. 10.88 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The naked street bike will be imported in the country as a completely built unit (CBU). 

The 2018 Yamaha MT-09 is based on a diamond chassis and features inverted front forks and a monoshock rear suspension. The bike measures 2,075 mm in length, 815 mm in width and the height is 1,120 mm. The wheelbase measures 1,440 mm, while the seat height is set at 820 mm. The bike’s wet weight is 193 kg and it comes with a 14-litre fuel tank.

Yamaha has made minor changes to the design of the new MT-09. The bike features a twin eye headlamp cluster with 4 LED lamps up front and revised mirrors. The turn signals have been repositioned lower beside the radiator. It gets larger air scoops and a new radiator shroud. The LED tail lamp has now been integrated into the rear cowl and gets 4 LED lamps as well. The rear fender is mounted directly to the rear swingarm which also functions as a mud guard. The seat is flatter, and 5 mm higher compared to the previous model. Some of the features on offer include traction control system with 2 settings, ABS and a digital instrument panel.

The new MT-09 carries over the same 847cc, liquid-cooled, 3-cylinder engine from the previous model. It produces 113 BHP @ 10,000 rpm and 87.5 Nm of peak torque @ 8,500 rpm and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Braking is taken care of by twin 298 mm discs in the front and a single 245 mm disc in the rear.