November 20th, 2013, 10:07 AM | #1 |
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Jumping ship in 2015 - Yamaha R25/R3
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November 20th, 2013, 10:16 AM | #2 |
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Ancient thread from 2008, where rumors of a Yamaha 250 sportbike were first discussed on this board. If it does finally get released in 2015, it only took them 7 years.
I like the look quite a bit, but it's going to need to perform at least as well as the Ninja 300 if it is going to succeed in the US. If it can't, then it won't be able to compete against the Honda 500's either, almost certainly keeping it from being profitable in this country.
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November 20th, 2013, 10:19 AM | #3 |
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I really like that front end. Has a little too much shock showing in the back for my liking though. I still really like it
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November 20th, 2013, 10:27 AM | #4 | |
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I think this one's legit. Also, I don't think it has to compete against the 300. The 300 will be obsolete. <--don't ask me how I know.
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November 20th, 2013, 11:48 AM | #5 |
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November 20th, 2013, 12:20 PM | #6 |
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I think it's for real this time and I am with you Nem. It WILL be my next NEW bike purchase.
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November 20th, 2013, 01:16 PM | #7 |
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One close Yamaha source says single cylinder, another site lists 2 cylinders. I think I see twin down pipes under the radiator. One hand the source says it will beat the 300 in power, but its main competition is the CBR250?
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November 20th, 2013, 01:22 PM | #8 |
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Hopefully they'll confirm it for North American markets. The EU already has the R125 powered by a single cylinder. I bet this will be a parallel twin like just like the article states. Definitely looks for real. And guess who Yamaha got to help pitch the bike...
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November 20th, 2013, 01:31 PM | #9 |
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...so does it comes stock with an akrapovic pipe?
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November 20th, 2013, 01:32 PM | #10 |
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No, only with a Ohlins rear shock.
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November 20th, 2013, 02:26 PM | #11 |
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I still love my 300. It will be interesting to see how this and the ktm 390 compare to the 300 though.
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November 20th, 2013, 02:30 PM | #12 | |
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November 20th, 2013, 02:49 PM | #13 |
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Let's wait and see. We're drooling over great pics that have race fairings with no headlights or any other lights, an aftermarket exhaust, and no pricing information.
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November 20th, 2013, 02:59 PM | #14 |
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I will wait for numbers
performance*economy + looks = If I like it I love my 300 and by the time it is done I will be able to get a electric bike, with a battery that can go 80 mph or better, for 150 miles or better. |
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November 20th, 2013, 03:37 PM | #16 |
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How will the production version of this be better than a 300?
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November 20th, 2013, 04:08 PM | #17 |
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Wow! That looks really cool! So many new choices these days for smaller bikes.
This is my new favorite, I think it replaced the KTM 390 (with fairings) in my wish list. And I was just looking at used 250s… may have to wait for more news on these. |
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November 20th, 2013, 04:23 PM | #18 |
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Isn't Yamaha making a big deal out of bringing back the 3 cylinder engine configuration? How sick would a 3 cylinder 300cc configuration be? Pipe dream, I know... but if they did it, what a bike!
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November 20th, 2013, 04:50 PM | #19 |
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An abomination
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November 20th, 2013, 05:34 PM | #20 |
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Now Victory, Buell and....lol.. Harley need to come out with a 250.
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November 20th, 2013, 05:39 PM | #21 |
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I'm still waiting for an answer to that question.
Because is has an Ohlins rear shock supposedly, but still non usd forks? And who's to say that it's better looking?,.. that's a matter of opinion I guess.
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November 20th, 2013, 05:39 PM | #22 |
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Will the gas tank have an indent (inb4 small, tiny, etc jokes) for my raging erection? Because I feel like it's going to need one.
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November 20th, 2013, 07:52 PM | #23 |
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I dont like the graphics too much, but the shape is neat. I wonder how massive the rear fender will be...
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November 20th, 2013, 09:02 PM | #24 |
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All the excitement seems a little premature.
Kawa fans have a primal violent loyalty to their brand .... So watch out ... Ninja assassin will destroy the lil Yam before it makes it to the USA. On the up side , with the healthcare prices going through the roof , no one will be able to afford a full size r1 or r6 so they are going to be driven to the 3/4 bike market. Obama care saves the low displacement motorcycle market in the U.S. Yeah buddy. WHY IS IT BETTER YOU ASK ! The Yama its fairings are made out of unicorn tear resin and carbon fiber ! It runs on H2O . Has 143 hp at the rear wheel ! Comes in 1 2 and 3 cyl configurations ! And there is already an aftermarket under tail exhaust system in development ! "How you like me know". Said Hiroyuki Yanagii. CEO YAMAMOTOR CORPS |
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November 20th, 2013, 09:04 PM | #25 | |
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that said, with all these sick small displacement sportbikes coming out I'm really starting to get torn up on what I want, there's such a good selection coming out now. kawi 300, honda 300, yami 250, ktm rc390 and so on. it helps with the idea of owning a nice small displacement sport bike for commuting and riding while getting a superbike for track use down the road. wait, Ohlins suspension stock? if that's the case and they get it to be price competititve with the 300s along with putting out reasonable power 28+hp stock it could be a track beast easily competitive with the rest of the 250/300 class. |
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November 20th, 2013, 09:13 PM | #26 |
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November 20th, 2013, 10:57 PM | #27 |
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OH, the yamaha. For a second there I thought this was gonna be another thread about you quitting racing again.
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November 20th, 2013, 11:22 PM | #28 |
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Yeah if Yamaha makes a 250 class bike, you can sign me up for the new cvma backmarker bitches... That's if I'm still in the area
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November 21st, 2013, 10:51 AM | #30 |
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Here's some larger pictures
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November 21st, 2013, 10:58 AM | #31 |
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Good GOD!!!
Are those 120/70/17 front tires? Is the rear a 160? Is the air intake duct actually functional or just aesthetic? Good GOD I want one...but need to know the performance numbers
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Power Ones I see mounted. It's like they read my mind and I just posted this setup yesterday in another thread. Once everything is dialed in, I am telling you... it's hard to beat the yami + mich combo.
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November 21st, 2013, 11:47 AM | #34 |
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I wonder if you have to pay extra for lights, turn signals, mirrors, and a kick stand.
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November 21st, 2013, 11:56 AM | #35 |
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is that... a real brake caliper and floating disk I see as well??
If this turns out as awesome as it could, then... well... hand me a life preserver because I'm jumping ship also in 2015. Can you say grad present? |
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November 21st, 2013, 12:40 PM | #37 |
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OK you traitors, I picked up www.r25-forum.org. Let's hope that's what Yamaha still calls it when it's released as a production bike...
R25.org is still available, but they wanted $300 to register it instead of the $20 that a normal domain costs (domain + private registration).
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