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Yamaha Doubles Down On The R3, Sells 66 Units In April 2025
Yamaha's R3, powered by a 321cc engine, saw a significant sales increase in April 2025, with 66 units sold, compared to 34 in April 2024. The automaker continues to offer the previous generation in India despite the new model available globally. The R3, producing 41.4 bhp and 29.5 Nm of torque, competes with models like the TVS Apache RR 310 and KTM RC 390. A major price cut to Rs 3.6 lakh has enhanced its market appeal, making it a competitive choice against rivals.
Saptak Bardhan
Updated May 15, 2025, 01:20 PM IST
Yamaha Doubles Down On The R3, Sells 66 Units In April 2025
Japanese legacy automaker, Yamaha has witnessed the sales of its 321cc engine-powered R3. Yamaha sold 66 units of the R3 in April 2025, which approximately double the units sold in April 2024 which amounted to 34 units.
The Japanese automaker continues to sell the previous generation of R3 in India despite a new generation of the R3 existing in the global markets. The Yamaha R3 is powered by a powered by a 321cc engine producing 41.4 bhp and 29.5 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed manual transmission and boasts a top speed of 181 kmph.
The Yamaha R3 is placed above the budget-focused 155cc R15. The R3 competes against the likes of TVS Apache RR 310, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Aprilia RS457 and KTM RC 390, among others. The high sale conversions come as a result of a major price cut on the 321cc motorcycle, amounting to Rs 1.10 lakh.
The previous ex-showroom price of the Yamaha R3 was priced at Rs 4.64 lakh (ex-showroom) which made it more expensive than a more powerful Italian bike, the Aprilia RS 457 which was priced at Rs 4.2 lakh (ex-showroom) and a similar powered bike, the KTM RC390 which was priced at Rs 3.22 lakh (ex-showroom).
The revised price of Rs 3.6 lakh (ex-showroom) of the Yamaha R3 makes it a more cost-effective and interesting option for buyers at its current price point. Furthermore, the price reduction has allowed the bike to provide stiffer competition to its rivals.
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