Yamaha R3

[biketimus_prime]

I wouldn't mind one!

http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/xlarge/2015-Yamaha-YZF-R31.jpg

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/650/19361/Motorcycle-Article/2015-Yamaha-YZF-R3-First-Look.aspx

2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 Specifications:
Engine: Liquid-cooled Parallel Twin
Displacement: 321cc
Bore x Stroke: 68.0 x 44.1mm
Compression Ratio 11.2:1
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fueling: Fuel Injected
Transmission: Constant mesh; 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 41mm KYB telescopic fork with 5.1 inches of travel
Rear Suspension: Single KYB single with 4.9 in of travel
Front Brakes: Floating 298mm disc
Rear Brakes: Floating 220mm disc
Front Tires: 110/70-17M/C 54H
Rear Tires: 140/70-17M/C 66H
Seat Height: 30.7 inch
Wheelbase: 54.3 inch
Rake / Trail: 25°/ 3.7 inch
Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gallon
Curb Weight: 368 pounds (claimed)
Warranty: 1-year limited factory warranty
Colorways: Team Yamaha Blue/Matte Silver, Raven, Rapid Red
MSRP: $4990

Bit cheaper than the Ninja 300 apparently too.

[NightRaven]

Not just cheaper, but it looks sexier, faster and more superior in many ways than the kawi 300! I was going to get this if it wasn't for the CBR600RR :)

ALTHOUGH I would probably want one sometime in the future.

[SNF]

R25 replacement. Great to have a 321cc twin being able to rev a little (16,000 rpm) And some decent power 40 hp. I'm being optimistic, as long as a modern twin can have similar performance to the old 4 banger 250's its the best you'll get starting off. I wouldn't mind one of these but my next bike is likely going to be an R6. I will happily take a test ride on this.

[f2dz]

Very tasty. Better looking than half the larger capacity LAMS bikes available so far.

[nudemetalz]

R25 replacement. Great to have a 321cc twin being able to rev a little (16,000 rpm) And some decent power 40 hp. I'm being optimistic, as long as a modern twin can have similar performance to the old 4 banger 250's its the best you'll get starting off. I wouldn't mind one of these but my next bike is likely going to be an R6. I will happily take a test ride on this.

Not 16K ,..redline of 12,500rpm. Agree is rather nice :)

[SNF]

Not 16K ,..redline of 12,500rpm. Agree is rather nice :)

I know. Twin banger LAMS bike, doesn't need revs. It would be cool if they made it.

[mossy1200]

Lets say 5k usd times 1.22 exchange rate plus NZ additional costs.
Should come just under 10k or am I understating the amount?

[SPman]

Hope it's more reliable than the old XS250............

[thorns]

Anyone know anything further on the release and pricing yet?
Eyeing up a Ninja 300, but might wait if these are being released soon on NZ roads.