On-road are legal motorcycles designed for paved roads, they feature smooth tires with a light thread pattern. At SHIMWELLS YAMAHA our on-road variety ranges from super-sport motorcycles to the top of the range mt-style commuter/touring motorcycle. If you would like to know more, please contact us for expert advice.
Featuring flowing bodywork and ergonomics inspired by the MotoGP® YZR-M1, complemented by new colors and graphics, the YZF-R3 is sleek, aerodynamic and refined. Yamaha’s championship-winning technology gives the YZF-R3 a broad spread of power with exciting high-rpm performance. The R3’s inverted fork works with a Monocross rear shock to provide exceptional handling, with balanced chassis rigidity, a near 50/50 weight balance, and damping and spring settings designed for a wide range of road conditions. With a fully-fueled weight of only 375 pounds and a seat height of only 30.7 inches, the YZF-R3 is ultra-light, nimble and confidence-inspiring on everything from tight city streets to wide-open racetracks. A range of exclusive technologies ensures the YZF-R3 combines Yamaha’s legendary refinement and reliability with thrilling performance, all while sipping fuel at an efficient 56 mpg.