
Yamaha is conducting two different recall campaigns for the 2015-2016 YZF-R3. One recall is to prevent a potential fuel leak and the second to address a problem that can cause the ignition system to corrode. The two recalls each affect 14,320 units in the U.S. According to documents released by...
Yamaha, one of the finest motorcycle manufacturers in the world, has officially stated that the Yamaha R3 is facing some faults in the oil pump and is suffering from some transmission related problems; therefore, the company has initiated a recall for the motorcycle. The Yamaha R3 recall comes...
Editor Score:85.5% Engine 17.0/20 Suspension/Handling 12.0/15 Transmission/Clutch 7.0/10 Brakes 7.0/10 Instruments/Controls 4.0/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 8.5/10 Appearance/Quality 10.0/10 Desirability 10.0/10 Value 10.0/10 Overall Score 85.5/100 Yamaha's been on a roll lately, with bikes like the...
Yamaha Motor USA is recalling about 40 units of its 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycle because of an issue with the bikes' vehicle identification number (VIN) label. Apparently, the affected machines were manufactured with Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification labels, instead of proper VIN labels for...
As expected, the second recall this month for the Yamaha YZF-R3 has hit the computers of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this time affecting the bike's ignition switch. As with the fuel tank bracket recall, the ignition switch recall affects 14,320 units from the 2015 and...
The wait is finally over. The Yamaha YZF-R3 price has been announced at the launch event that took place at the Buddh International Circuit as INR 3,25,000/- ex-showroom New Delhi. That should work out to an on-road price of under 4 lakhs in most cities. The Yamaha YZF-R3 will be available only...
Vehicle recalls are an unfortunate, but necessary part of the industry. Nearly every manufacturer goes through it at some point or another, usually to correct problems before they become life-threatening problems. And sometimes, manufacturers conduct recalls because someone just f**ed up. This...