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2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 Specs, Recalls and Maintenance

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Specs

Engine

Displacement: 321 cc
Cylinders: 2
Engine: Liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin
Power: 42 hp
Torque: 29.6 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Chain

Chassis

Wet Weight: 169 kg
Seat Height: 780 mm
Fuel Capacity: 14 L
Wheelbase: 1380 mm
Front Suspension: 37mm KYB inverted fork (2019 on)
Rear Suspension: KYB single shock
Front Brake: Single 298mm disc
Rear Brake: Single 220mm disc
Front Tire: 110/70-17
Rear Tire: 140/70-17

Factory figures (manufacturer published).

Recalls

Equipment: Other: Labels21V048000 · 2021-02-03

Summary
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX (CDZ300) scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Risk
The owner, referencing an incorrect VIN label, may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire or a crash.

Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990144.

NHTSA Details

Recalls in Other Years

2020 2 2019 2 2018 1 2017 1 2016 3 2015 4

Maintenance

Oil Capacity: 2.4 L
Oil Grade: 10W-40
Chain: 520, 112 links
Valve Check: 26,600 mi
Spark Plug: NGK CR9E
Front Tire Pressure: 29 psi
Rear Tire Pressure: 33 psi

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@ryan_twowheels riding 2025 Yamaha YZF-R31w

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new angle, same bike. still obsessed

@redline_kendra riding 2025 Yamaha YZF-R32w

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Spent the afternoon bleeding the brakes on the YZF-R3 lever feels firm again 🛠️

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@redline_kendra riding 2025 Yamaha YZF-R3Oct 15 Point Lookout State Park

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290 miles today. lunch near point lookout state park, then back the twisty way fifty degrees at the start and seventy by lunch

@pocatellorevs76 riding BessieSep 15 Galena Summit Overlook

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lunch ride turned into a 150 mile day. galena summit overlook kept calling

@pocatellorevs76 riding BessieSep 5 Snake River Overlook

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150 miles today lunch near snake river overlook, then back the twisty way. leaves are starting to turn

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RidePocatello, ID to Snake River Overlook

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@redline_kendra riding 2025 Yamaha YZF-R3Aug 28

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new brake pads on the yzf-r3, easy job, maybe forty five minutes with a beer break

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