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Yamaha Motor Australia unveiled its first race specification YZF-R3 at last weekend’s Phillip Island WorldSBK opening round, the 321cc learner bike set for its R3 Cup in the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) this year.

The R3 Cup control bike was featured as part of a major Yamaha display at the Australian round of the 2016 Superbike World Championship, which was primarily backed by Yamaha Financial Services.

With the majority of rounds scheduled alongside the ASBK and a single event to be confirmed at a Victorian Road Racing Championship (VRRC) round, this YZF-R3 is available for $7900 in road trim with the addition of a full race kit.

Race kit features:
– Fairing kit including front fender and tank cover in black gelcoat (uses stock screen).
– Akrapovic full racing exhaust system with titanium muffler.
– Racing rear sets with multiple adjustments.
– Handlebar lowering kit.
– Gearing set JT – one front, two rear (optional sizes).
– MUPO Suspension kit (complete rear shock absorber with adjustable pre-load, ride height and rebound damping. Front fork kit with springs, spacers and shim stack).
– Graphics kit with all series and bonus sponsors logos supplied.
– R+G protection kit including crash knobs, engine case covers, rear stand pick-ups, chain guard, radiator protector.
– R+G muffler mounting bracket.
– AIS pollution system block off plate.
– Yamalube Service Kit (four litres of synthetic engine oil and filter).
– Oxford rear race stand.
– CD with parts book, service manual, kit fitment manual, etc.

To make it even easier, the customer may purchase the racing YZF-R3 using YMF finance. With the package price of $7900, the repayment amount over a 12-month term would be $168 per week or over a 24-month term $88.

To be eligible for the R3 Cup championship, as well as the considerable prize and contingency packages that will be on offer, four of the five rounds that are planned need to be competed.

Visit www.yamaha-motor.com.au to download an application form. Regulations can be view on the Motorcycling Australia website by clicking this link.