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Yamaha R3 is here!

Today is Yamaha's big reveal day. Been looking forward to it, but I'm not interested in the R3. I am interested in the FJ-09 and will be watching closely.
 
The profile looks nice but the headlights are so ewww...

Rather than looking like any YZF-R machine they look more like the new CBR600RR. 321cc's put it at the top of the class though until the KTM comes around.

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So all you need for top of the class is more ccs?

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42PS @10750, 29NM torque @9000. This is very close to the Ninja300 at 39PS @11,200 and 27NM @9800 . Looks like they went to 321cc to just beat the Ninja numbers by using a longer stroke.
Otherwise, the two bikes are virtually identical, except the Ninja has a slipper/assist clutch and ABS. I doubt one could tell the difference of 10%. The weight of the R25 is 166kg, the Ninja 164kg.

So it comes down to green or blue. Kinda hoped for something more from Yamaha given the ninja has already been on the market a while.

You know this means a Ninja 350 next year.

Still prefer the RC390.

I like the R25 front better:

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Rather than looking like any YZF-R machine they look more like the new CBR600RR.

Lineup reveals aren't done yet. Maybe it does look like the other YZF-R's ;)
 
I think both the kawi and yami are good looking bikes. I have my heart set on the rc390 though, depending on price.
 
The big question is whether the R6 will have bold new graphics for 2015 or be a 675 triple.

Confirmed months ago by Yamaha that the '15 R6 wouldn't have a different engine. Maybe the following year their will be a change.

'15 R1 hasn't been shown yet.
 

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