VOL. 56 ISSUE 5 FEBRUARY 5, 2019 P79
the R3 stays on line when getting hard on
the gas exiting corners and the chassis
remains stable over bumps.
Unlike the front, the rear suspension has
had the compression damping decreased
to help accommodate the longer spring,
although the rebound has been increased.
There wasn't a huge amount wrong
(Above) One of the biggest
features of the new R3 is
the fork and it makes a big
difference to braking stability.
(Upper left) If it ain't broke, don't
fix it. So, Yamaha has left the
engine alone for 2019. (Left) The
new dash is all digital and super
easy to read and use.
start venturing into the realm of cartridge
kits and stiffer springs, but the base front
suspension settings and new fork offer a
tangible improvement in performance for
the model.
The rear suspension also sports an 11
percent heavier spring compared to last
year and does an excellent job of ensuring
