Built around Yamaha's sport motorcycle platform, the 2020 Yamaha Monster Energy Yamaha Motogp Edition YZF-R3 pairs a 321 cc (19.6 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 29.6 Nm (21.8 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 68.0 x 44.1 mm (2.7 x 1.7 inches) with a 11.2:1 compression ratio.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,380 mm (54.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 333 km (207 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~333 km (207 mi)
Engine
Displacement321.0 ccm (19.59 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Torque29.6 Nm (3.0 kgf-m or 21.8 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM
Compression11.2:1
Bore x Stroke68.0 x 44.1 mm (2.7 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionTCI Electric
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg)
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond, steel frame and swingarm
Trail94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension37mm Upside-Down
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonocross single shock, adjustable preload
Rear Travel124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheelbase1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground Clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-17
Rear Tyre140/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. Optional ABS.
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Optional ABS.
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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