2023 Yamaha R3 | Owner Review & Ride

Hello and welcome! This 2023 Yamaha R3 was my first motorcycle, so I figured I'd give my thoughts on it now that it has a friend in the garage. I hope you enjoy this review, and be sure to check out my recent review of my other bike, the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R!
I'm also still learning how to edit, so let me know how I did. Thanks for stopping by!
Music and sounds were found on slip.stream.

[@mindzeyeproductions8560]

The R3 is such a great bike. Better looking than the Ninja 400 and 500, more reliable than the RC390, and is very affordable. I paid 6,400 out the door for a brand new blue 2022 R3. Owned mine for 2 years now and still have so much fun on it. I highly suggest the LeoVince LV-10 slip on exhaust. Nice sounds and more affordable than other brands.

[@ChrisLikesBikes]

I love my R3. I’ve been considering some fun mods, but I actually might sell it and get a cruiser. I’ve had my sights set on a VROD.

[@mrmyme]

Like the vid and your honesty. I’m looking to get 🤫 my 2024 R3 next month ! Safe riding bro 😎 🤘🏼

[@quanwick4516]

I will never sell my R3 because it's just a great daily and commuter.

[@sherylnawoj7991]

Great start to a ride with you adventure.

[@christosswc]

I'm looking at this as my second bike, I have a 125. I had my sights set on the R7 as well but, being honest with myself, I have no use for the power and torque of the R7 besides posing and putting myself in danger. Most people would consider this too small a jump to bother but here's the thing. It's a huge jump because you're going from a city bike to a do-it-all bike that can do highways just fine, plus I am NOT on my way to a liter bike, I don't have an ultimate goal besides my bike being good for everything.

[@ChrisLikesBikes]

Not sure where you’re located, the R125 isn’t sold in the US, but to me the R3 is a pretty great all-rounder if you’re not going over 80mph for sustained periods. I wouldn’t want to do a cross-country trip on mine, but I’ve done a few 2 hour rides on it before I had to take a break and throw gas in it. Those were all backroad and suburban rides though.

[@jamarwooten558]

Why do you say it’s not ideal for highways?

[@christosswc]

@@jamarwooten558 High rpm at cruising speeds

[@ChrisLikesBikes]

@@jamarwooten558 it’s ok on highways, it’s just a little underpowered to keep up with traffic.

[@Gamma_FGC]

Good video but I don’t really agree with your opinion on the highway performance of the bike. I commute daily on this bike including highway riding and I am always chilling in 5th gear riding with one hand going 85+ most of the time. The bike is more than capable for the highway as well. Just sucks a little more when it’s a SUPER windy day

[@ChrisLikesBikes]

Hey thanks for watching! I think it also depends where you live and ride. I’m in NJ, so riding on major highways on a slower bike is harrowing lol.

[@queenhonda1]

Would you recommend on a 4hr trip ?

[@ChrisLikesBikes]

Depends how good your back is lol! I need to take a break every hour and a half or so, but it’s absolutely possible.

[@Gamma_FGC]

@@queenhonda1 yes I took a little less than a 4 hour trip and it was just fine. I would just choose a day with less wind and also plan to take at least one break in the middle

[@jamman1027]

I recommend the M4 slayer slip-on..

[@ChrisLikesBikes]

I’m actually selling the bike lol, good suggestion though!

[@Justbeingfrankx]

Looking at either an old cruiser 750 or an r3/similar as a first bike. I usually take the highway which is no more than 5-10 miles one way. Would it still be good to purchase? I’m not planning to go higher displacement.

[@ChrisLikesBikes]

You would be fine with either! The R3 would be a bit more fun in the twisties, but a cruiser would be better for comfort. Check out the Yamaha Star 650, they can be had super cheap.

[@Justbeingfrankx]

@@ChrisLikesBikes yeah I’m just looking to just ride as a daily to work. In the process of selling one of my cars for a shadow 750