2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 MC Commute Review

When it debuted four years ago, the YZF-R3 quickly became a very popular model in Yamaha’s USA catalog. And why not? A smooth, quick-revving 321cc parallel twin-cylinder engine supported by a very capable chassis and wrapped in supersport-style bodywork while selling for under $5K was a sure recipe for swift sales off the showroom floor. The R3 soon stood atop Yamaha USA’s motorcycle sales charts and has been one of the company’s best sellers ever since.