Yamaha R3 Superbike BETA - First Test [Superbike Build Series Ep.6]

The BETA version of our R3 Superbike is now complete and did it's first test at the Daytona International Speedway. Overall, the bike handled great and worked well for having only a baseline setup. However, we did have to make a few adjustments to the geometry to get it just right. We made a ton of notes covering what we felt and how the bike reacted in certain situations so we can then make the necessary adjustments in the coming weeks and hopefully be ready for our next race event. So stay tuned!
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[@thorvelasco1467]

Awesome side by side action! I see you carry more corner entry speed than some of the bigger bikes. I do the same on my R3. I also noticed that your front end is really firmed up with the upgrade. I'm a budget track day guy so I suffer with the stock suspension. Not really suffer, I try to maximize what I have by loading the front straight up and letting off the front brake easy on corner entry to not see-saw the front and rear. Yes, keep those revs up 9k or above in those sweepers, the powerband really bogs under that threshold. Something I've learned to be mindful of. Other than that, you made it to the pits, man and machine in one piece, always a good day when that happens, a good day for all. Thanks for the upload. The Frankenmotor will be something to see in the near future.

[@FAA-DPE]

Love it I was getting my knee down in my living room chair just watching it!

[@bigoc55]

Love this build series! U guys have inspired me to make my R3 into a track bike! And not jump up to a bigger bike for now!!

[@TSTindustries]

There is no need til you maximize what you can do with the smaller machine

[@u9Nails]

Bad ass! That was a ton of fun to watch! The slow mo intro was top notch. Racing action was great to watch.

[@linux_38]

Awesome video TST! Looked like the stock R3 motor did very well, cant imagine how the new built motor will do.

[@TSTindustries]

Ah man....the stocker really lacked any power going up against the field of bikes with heavily modified machines. We will keep working at it and get the bike to superbike status, and keep showing you guys the results of every modification.

[@linux_38]

hey TST you still managed to pass a few folks, cant wait to see the new motor in action.

[@Kirkorr123]

Those little bikes look like such fun.

[@TSTindustries]

Oh, they are.

[@prayanjaltomar752]

Nice work bro

[@SupRec]

At 6:14 the original R3 passing by .... lol I'm just kidding guys. You've done a very good job !

[@TSTindustries]

That was the other R3 built by us...unless you are talking about that bigger displacement Ducati that shot by on the innside.

[@gronkgrunk]

Seriously Bart, how many hats do you wear at TST? Show host, mechanic, engineer, designer.. and now also Racer! Great vid, it shows a lot of what i wanted to see. I'm surprised the stock R3 engine was able to keep up. Can't wait to see the race-modded engine perform on the R3 when it's done.

[@TerminatorSony]

Good Job that was AWESOME!!!

[@aryapambudi1075]

So sick bro, love from Indonesia

[@zanehopefz6hundred761]

Yay!... I’ve been waiting for this hahah. How was the race?

[@mosesonamotorbike3393]

wow! rider & mechanic at the same time, wish i have those skills

[@TSTindustries]

I also design a lot of the parts that go into these bikes, own TST Industries, and I'm a father and a husband. Lot's to do, but it's fulfilling when we reach goals and set new bolder ones.

[@dr.aguilarmoreno3079]

Me quede pensando que preparacion le hicieron. No vi todos los videos pero sie vero que quedo BETA. Se nota que corre mas de 220

[@tommyakbar6591]

No problem bro..that's cool..nice motorcycle👍🏻

[@bprolifik]

so so so jelly right now!!!!

[@zanehopefz6hundred761]

Ohh I see... okay... haha! Well, I’m glad that your safe.

[@douglasr3294]

Hi Bart, congrat for u job! What's the tyre and what front/rear size you use in Yamaha R3?

[@TSTindustries]

At the moment I am using 110/140 Pirelli Supercorsa. Alex, the pilot of our Supersport R3 just recently tried the new Bridgestone race tires in 120/150 and reported that he liked them better. I will be testing those soon too and will probably report on that in our videos.

[@grummanroy1999]

when i was first meet and see Yamaha R25 and R3, i know this bike is build for race competition.

[@onecrazytruckinfarmer]

Hope you had a great race. Love the videos keep them coming

[@dr.aguilarmoreno3079]

Me gusataria saber donde compro esa refacciones. Y mas aun el velocimetro me hubiera gustado ver la veolcidad maxima.

[@sebasnu1]

Hi guys, are you using Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC or SP tyres? Also, is the rear still a 140/70? I love to see this small bikes ripping the track. Thanks for the answer

[@TSTindustries]

The rear is a 140/70 SC1. The front is a 110/70 SC1.

[@sebasnu1]

TSTindustries Thanks for the answer! :D

[@brendanflegle3326]

Did y’all ever install a steering stabilizer on that bike?

[@TSTindustries]

Nope. Never needed that.

[@ohbogey]

WOW!! GREAT VID!!!

[@fzlsalim]

Awesome!

[@undecodable6145]

Beautiful race and the rider is great but at the straight line you wasnt the fastest, what can you do in this case, although it was a great fun, thanks

[@TSTindustries]

dolphin's brain we had a bone stock motor without any tuning done in the bike for his event. Subscribe and stick around to see how far we will take this machine. Daytona was not the end of the build, it was just the first test. The series will document all the modifications to get this machine where it will dominate. I hope you subscribe and stick around to see this unfold.

[@wanlutfi5602]

Rebore the block, make it bigger. And up the stroke by using longer connecting rod and bigger crankshaft.

[@TSTindustries]

wan lutfi then we can't compete in moto3 events

[@amirazhar4424]

Bruh this is not some malaysian street race. There's rule need to comply.

[@wanlutfi5602]

nurmuhammad amir haha sorry, I don't know about the rules.

[@playtimet.v7342]

By doing that what would happen ?

[@we-are-one174]

*i' love r3*

[@TSTindustries]

More and more people around the world do. It really is a great bike. Now Kawasaki is going to cut in on Yamaha's market with the 400. We bought one of those as well and we are very impressed.

[@Bryantrincon413]

awesome vid cant wait for that new motor

[@TSTindustries]

Me too. The weakling that we used for this event was just way too slow. We are making progress on the build though so hopefully by the CMP event in April the SB motor will be in and tuned, and we will be ready for serious action.

[@adonisdario4693]

How do make it 4 on the exhaust pipe. Coz their only two hole on the pipe. How

[@zanehopefz6hundred761]

Soo... what’s up with the governor speed? I feel like there was ether a major problem limiting your speed. Or a race restriction where you’d be penalized. What was going on? Did y’all have too make uncle same happy or something? I’m confused...

[@Bryantrincon413]

Zane Hope FZ6 Hundred he had to throw in a stock motor cuz the built motor he has didnt make it to the shop in time to get it installed

[@SubratDeyindia]

Without the Speedo meeter it's like you are eating a ice cream covered by a plastic.

[@TSTindustries]

I don't fully understand your comment but i am intrigued because there is probably some clever humor in it.

[@m_zbrv3967]

For those who says this bike is underpowered or incapable of racing, go watch episode 5..

[@ramirochicago]

great!!!

[@dr.aguilarmoreno3079]

I have a R3 2018 and wanto make chanches in babyr3

[@agungcahyanugraha1516]

maybe Yamaha will be kind enough to build R4 or R5 ?

[@TSTindustries]

Yea but then we can't enter that bike in Moto3 or some CC limited races

[@TD402dd]

I only noticed on the tighter turns you let the rpm drop too low and you should have dropped a gear.

[@TSTindustries]

On this bike the rider should actually take a wider line and keep the speed up. Dropping a gear there puts the bike very close to redline. The rider is learning this bike. Coming from a 1000cc bike there is a big difference in technique. You will see progress through the season.

[@MrToolean]

Looks like you might need more gear for that large of a track.

[@TSTindustries]

I couldn't even wind out 6th all the way so taller gearing would not work. More power is what is needed. That was a bone stock motor in the bike because the SB motor wasn't finished before Daytona. My lines were really bad too. I had no chance to figure out the bike before the event. I typically race big bikes, and running those lines with a tiny bike is waaaay wrong. Big lessons learned, and will be applied as the season progresses.

[@MrToolean]

+TSTindustries Oh! Sorry, I thought you were in 6th. My bad.

[@Gargoyle11]

FIRST! Love the videos guys!

[@mikemhz]

So at full throttle in 6th gear the Speedo says "1" and otherwise it displays nothing. I'd say it works perfectly.

[@TSTindustries]

The donor for this build was a crashed bike. Evidently the speedo cluster sustained damage in the original crash. We didn't find out until we ran the bike around the track. This component will be replaced at some point.

[@jordanyfernandez9424]

How many horses??

[@TSTindustries]

That was with a bone stock motor, probably 35-36 horse. At that point our SB motor was not complete yet.

[@anasnurhafidz]

Made in karawang 😁

[@TSTindustries]

Made in Indonesia, re-made in Florida.

[@entuncute]

Karawang is in Indonesia

[@tommyakbar6591]

Karawang is indonesia

[@TSTindustries]

Correct. That is why my comment says what it says.

[@kevinbosco5876]

can you install a vva for this bike ? badly need torque in top end

[@irwantolesmana5019]

Why the bike with 2 muffler underseat always faster at straight and get beat at cornering..ahahaha

[@TSTindustries]

That bike had a much larger displacement motor, but the rider was slower in corners.

[@Okipouros]

The apex called, says it misses you, and wants you to come back

[@TSTindustries]

I know, I miss it too. We will get the bike sorted, and get me learned on what it needs from me.

[@cstavro]

stock is reliable. you can only hope your competition "tuned" their bike on a dynojet

[@lordthranduil9314]

Whts wrong with speedo??

[@TSTindustries]

That instrument cluster has been crashed and doesn't work properly. We will replace it at some point, likely with a data logging aftermarket dash like the AIM one or HM.

[@mat8448]

My guy got destroyed on the track lol

[@millmoto6756]

you guys need me to race your bikes i only weigh 130lbs thatll make it go fast lol

[@TSTindustries]

Maybe. Send us your race footage, credentials, history, and achievements, and we can talk.

[@millmoto6756]

Nice ill collect more footage

[@carlosroacho3901]

WHATEVER ,JUST TELL ME HOW FAST IT IS

[@TSTindustries]

Watch the other videos in the series and you will see how it stacks up against other bikes.

[@ksone11racing32]

Tell Alex to stop looking behind him while racing.

[@TSTindustries]

We were just messing around that session. It was practice and we were trying to see how the Supersport bike matched up with the SB Beta with a stock motor in it.

[@theflyclub]

Too slow on cornering man.

[@TSTindustries]

You are absolutely correct and I do realize that. Coming from racing a 1000cc bike without any time to get my head wrapped around how a little bike should be ridden yielded wrong lines requiring too much decel. Once I get some seat time on this bike I will be doing it right.

[@gsawyer22]

For a "works" bike it looks like it's lacking all around. Poor start and gets passed like it's standing still. Hopefully some major changes to come.

[@TSTindustries]

Revs I guess you didn't get to watch all the previous episodes. The road to Daytona was paved with many setbacks for us. We finished this bike in it's present form as the trailer was packed for transport. We had to drop a bone stock motor in it and go racing without any shakedown or tuning. This was basically a play to get any points instead of none. I am also fresh off racing a big bike with no little bike skills so my lines were way off for that machine, and power off/on was in the wrong places. The brakes also didn't break in until half way through the event so had no confidence of where they grab. We were going against 500 machines and people who had all sorts of mods done to their bikes. The good stuff is yet to come. This series is meant to document the progress and not merely show the ultimate result. I hope you stick around to see how far we go from here.

[@linux_38]

Revs seriously? Its the stock motor also in my opinion it did well with the stock engine.

[@mfwesley]

I see you wear leathers that have been thru a slide. Ahh yes I too like to live dangerously!

[@1NFILTRATE]

Where did you learn leathers are bad after a slide? You might want to go do some research. MCN has a good article for you titled "How long will my leathers last?"

[@mfwesley]

1NFILTRATE well your mom told me so.

[@akmalonew]

how mature