2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 Review | MC Commute
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- Motorcyclist’s MC Commute series returns for 2019, starting with a new and improved YZF-R3 sportbike from Yamaha and a new host, Senior Editor @AdamWaheed. He’s taking over for Zack Courts and will now be responsible for sharing the ride experience of new motorcycles like this revamped Yammie as he rides it to the Motorcyclist office in Southern California.
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All motorcycle companies are now making their entry level bikes just mini versions of their superbikes.
I'm Fully Onboard with this new wave :D
Luke Casagrande this bike?? (The r3)
@Luke Casagrande The new R125, looks like the R1 but got a 125cc engine ( And costs €5200)
@@mrbirdita5733 a 125cc for 5000? The R3 cost 5k in the US
@@blackadder155able Ye I know it's a lot
The gsxr 125 got its looks from its bigger brother, The gsxr 1000.
Glad that MC Commute is still around.
I am starting to suspect these comments are fake, I keep seeing them on EVERY MC video that is new, lot of over excited fans? People realize these guys are bought right?
Deadshotchef maybe it's because people genuinely are happy the MC Commute has stuck around because it's good?
@@RyGuyTheAVGuy bought? how
Hey man. Good job on your first commute! Don't worry about all the comments you're going to get about "it was better before".... "Zack did it like this".... "Zack did it like that"... Just do it your way. What else can you do? Thank you for the video and looking forward for the next one!
California is the best place in the world to ride motorcycles. Splitting lanes, track days, mountain road rides, forest road rides, etc. Motorcycle heaven!
Waheed! I couldn’t have chosen anyone else to take over MC commutes. Looking forward to this season
good review.....you had pretty big boots to fill ...and you did justice.....thumbsup
Adam Waheed don't need to fill anyone's boot. He needs to do his job in his own way.
No one can replace anyone.
He gave it the beans!
Excellent review.
As much as I like Zach's way of doing things, I think Adam packs in even more useful and interesting stuff, and clearly has done a bunch of research on this particular bike. I mean he even compared the brand/model of tires on this R3 vs the last one! He puts stuff in I want to know about, such as suspension specifics, quality feel, ergonomics, and so on. He obviously knows a lot about bikes.
Really good rider too.
Always liked Adam Waheed's reviews as they are full of impressions that are important for day to day riding and he doesn't gloss over things or focuses on unnecessary gimmicks such as wheelies and "can you back it in" stuff as a certain previous reviewer did. Well done!
Will definitely miss Zack Courts but Adam, you did a great job doing MC Commute on ur own style! Looking forward for more and hopefully some more entry level from other manufacturers like Bajaj.
@J C not for us here in the Philippines bro. They have properly working and does provide about the same happiness with the big manufacturers for way less price.
KTM Dukes are Bajaj manufactured btw.
I am up for it!!! I own a Dominar 400... It is great value for the money... A lovely experience... An MC commute would be a nice idea, if they wanna do it.
Bajaj doesn't offer it's products in USA
@@erickgutierrez5700 that made the duke super shit.
@@dennismartinbarazon6305 i don't know about how it performs really. i haven't ride one of those before. 150cc is the entry level bike in own opinion in the Philippines. But Bajaj manufactured Duke make it accessible for us financially wise.
Adam's the perfect person to take over MC Commute. I've been following him for a few years, he's an insane rider!
I’m a huge MC commute fan and when I heard that Zack and Ari were leaving I felt upset initially. Change is a part of life though and I think you did a great job. Only minor critique was the format towards the end. Zack always backed it in at the turn you did and wheelies the same area that you did. It’s your show now, make it completely you own. Great job though, thanks for keep the series alive.
It’s great how he remembers so much information about the bike and it’s spec all whilst riding and talking. He likes to open that throttle doesn’t he!! Haha great job for a first mc commute👍.
Personally that lane splitting seems unnecessarily risky; I don’t ride but am looking to. Maybe my opinion will change
Allah or Jesus, pick your poison
Adam Waheed is the perfect (and perhaps only) guy I'd want to take over this gig.
'Heed Rocks. He'll do just fine as long as he doesn't crash.
I only just bought one in blue for my son , at first I didn’t really care much for the bike but because he’s just got his license I figured this bike would be ok . After about a week I decided to take it for a run , my god I was really impressed and surprised with how easily this bike rode and the performance took me by surprise, if your just starting out on the road this bike is a fantastic choice , I later took the ninja 400 and the CBR 500 for a run as my curiosity was beginning to itch a little towards the entry level super bike and by far I’d say you’d be silly to not choose the R3 , the ninja didn’t ride anywhere near as good and the CBR ( I’m a Honda fan ) I thought was in its class but obviously the 500 has more power and weight so also far more expensive but I still felt the better ride came from the R3 .
The R3 might not have a very powerfull engine but sure it's a complete blast to ride all the way to the redline
One thing that made thi MC Commute a special one, Adam Waheed was quite natural and was not working as a replacement.
That's the thing which makes the audience go crazy.
Very glad to watch 2019 MC Commute. Keep it up Motorcyclist Mag.
Just nailed it.
I'm all for keeping the channel going, Mr Waheed (which I thought was called Warhead for a while, that would be the coolest name ever) has what it takes to fill the vacant shoes. With that being sad, sound has to be sorted asap.
Also, the riding on display here sets a bad example. You're representing motorcyclists as a group. Ride like it.
And that's not how pre load works.
@@stevenkelby2169 I mean, Zack did pull wheelies on a regular basis, lane splitting is controversial but where I live you're shunned upon If you DON'T lane split.
On that note displaying the speedo while traveling what's appeared to be 70+ on city streets isn't the best example. Additionally ABS doesn't simply allow a new rider to just grab the brake and get the best performance. Typically if you push ABS to the point of engagement you are increasing braking distance. ABS isn't a replacement for good riding practice.
@@Koleboetel I agree. I noted several times the speedo was reading out 80+ mph on roads that looked like they were 45mph max. I know everyone enjoys a spirited ride and I'm no saint when it comes to speeding but this is a bit extreme and I feel sets the wrong example as a representative of our motorcycling community.
Agree. Sound quality low.
Adam is one of the best motorcycle video presenters and has been for a long time. Happy he's keeping this show going.
I'm looking at an R3 so this is a PERFECT review for me to see. Great job, tons of useful info.
You should check out the RC 390 as well.
Great review! I just got my R25 two months back (basically an R3 but tuned down cause of restrictions) here in Malaysia and I gotta say its a super fun bike to ride on! Sold off my Monster 796 few years back and decided to go back into riding when this model caught my eyes. Really fun bike to ride in the city, in freeways, as mentioned you gotta rev it up to keep up to speed (I’m guessing the R3 has slightly more power), but all in all, really happy with this one!
Let's see the new naked CB650R Neo Sports Café next
Andring0 Yes please!
Yes!
I agree!!!
Yeah id like to see that too
An MC Commute is definitely big shoes because talking and explaining nuances of a bike while also riding through traffic and knowing all these facts in your head is huge, Zack was the same way in his first videos too. Well done Adam Waheed on your first commute! How exciting! Just gotta figure out audio and it'll be perfect. Thank YOU for not using any cheesy loud rock music!
Getting my first 2019 r3 2 weeks from now, pretty stoked!
Why did you choose it over the Ninja 400?
Great review. Been riding the 2015 model for 3 years as my primary daily commuter & it's perfect. One of the weakness as mentioned is the vibration on the footpegs. But it was easily remedied by replacing them with an aftermarket rubberised one, which cost me all of $5 & 2 min work. Now it'll happily rev to redline without those irritating vibes 😁
I got a 2021 r3 it's still vibrates. By any chance do you k ow where you got the rubberized ones? I can't find any
What an enjoyable ride with you on the R3!!!
I know everyone is going to talk about Zack. This was a strong debut, and I like that you really gave the bike a good shove too. Look forward to more.
He did kinda push it hard, i like it because this bike going to be rav hard and it did perform well. I like it.
He forgot to do the part where Zack gets off and has a look around the bike
Let him create his own character
@@Masters_Yukesh showing the bike while not riding is not part of a character. It's part of any good review lol
after simply WATCHING you ride this bike, I started to ride my Yamaha R3 2019 better. You were calm and sure, but not cocky, in every thing you did. It was great to see. And with that said, I keep coming back just to watch you ride lol.
Great review! Thanks for keeping the commute going.
I'd love to see a commute with the new 2019 CBR650R.
Great review, Adam! Gonna miss Ari and Zach, but really looking forward to seeing more of what's to come. Would love it if you guys kept with the tradition of doing a small walkaround of the bike at the end of MC Commute, just so we can get a good impression of the bikes visuals, and not just the instrument panel and how it rides :)
13:53 when lane splitting is life
Lol
It seems like I'm not the only one who is used to better sound quality but hey, if it can't be Zack, I'm glad it's you. Been watching your stuff for years. Now that we got the first awkward commute out of the way, loosen up and enjoy yourself ! :)
I think you've about convinced me to get the R3.
I came here like "meh okay" 😐
I left like "Mhmm Okay !" 😏
I bought one last year, after 1 month i wanted an R6. I’d start out with an R6 so you don’t regret it later on.
@LastRaven Did you ever get your bike back? Did insurance pay for another one?
Same
@@skater20004 Stupid advice
This bike is very close to my heart ❤️
I subbed
What a loser u got only 5 subs btch
Nice review Adam, happy to see the MC commute quality is not going to change, good stuff! Watching you ride i think it is clear that you, just like Zack, know what you are talking about, great skill on display!
This is the best review I've seen of the r3, and I've watched hundreds of videos, good job, getting my 2022 r3 very soon the all blue with blue rims is just beautiful
This video covers back it in and wheelie so I’m good
What part?
@@AridersLifeYT 15:33 and 15:39
Glad to see MC Commute back! Great job Adam!
what's with the audio? its damn awful
Sebab Ari dengan Zack tak host dah. Hahaha. gurau²
Helmet audio can be a pain, mine are always screwing up
I think he must talk louder than Zach. The mic sounds like it's peaking
@@MocknozzieRiver Yeah, I had to turn my mic sensitivity way down
Uhm
Its totally the same as Zack's used to be...
Hardly awful.
Happy to see MC continue at Motorcyclist (nice job Adam!) and for it to exist with Zack too. Really impressed that everyone made that happen, as most times it would end in a battle that everyone lost.
I have a 2016 matte grey. Giving it to my wife when she starts riding. Great starter bike!
Adam your wisdom, style, vibe and spirited riding make these videos such a pleasure to watch
As an owner of the previous gen R3, I can definitely attest to how easy it is to lane-split on this bike.
Lower clip-ons are nice
High RPM vibrations still there
Wish they kept the analog tachometer
I bought a 2017 Yamaha R3 as my first bike at close to 30 years old. I am extremely happy with my choice. Within a few rides I feel very confident. I can imagine having a bit of fear if I had bought a bigger bike as a first bike. With my R3, after learning basics I am feeling wonderful. Watching videos of people absolutely ripping up canyons with an R3 made it an easy choice. At under 150lbs, my R3 feels like a rocket ship. Thanks for the awesome content as always MC!
Great vid man! Missed these MC Commutes for a bit!
Hey Adam, glad it's you taking over this feature for Zack. I'll be looking for you in the future.
Not bad for an MC Commute, but remember you need to wrap it up with the engine sound and a final look around.
Great to see MC Commute back and Adam fits the role just perfect. Have been a fan for a while!
great work adam, only thing i would say is your mic has too much static!
Very happy MC Commute is back. Keep them coming!
The old r3 was pretty, but this is beautiful!!!
tinomusicak47 tino I prefer the look of the old one by a mile ;(
@@dunkk2438 oh man the analog tacho was love
20th time of watching this, doesn't get tired of watching this
Give a comprehensive review between R3, ninja400, ktm Rc390
Stoked to see MC Commute is back! Big shoes to fill with Zack gone, but Adam nailed it. As others have said, just need to sort the sound out. Looking forward to more
the ram air is just for cooling the radiator,it doesn't sucks air in the intake.
You're half right, it's sends the air to it's intercooler for the turbo.
@@jtec99 maybe your right
@@l.k.w9032 Lol, very slight chance
yes it's just for cooling purpose
@@PakPikPuk turbo boost
You need a promotion, this was a bizarrely easy to watch vid...GREAT JOB...very smooth
I have a 2018 R3 ABS... Damn, I love the R3!!!
Top speed?
175 kmph (indicative), 6th gear @ 11000 rpm. Restricted.
@@lsalvage3228 I had a 2016 MT-03 (naked R3) and I maxed out the speedometer at 199kmp downhilll, now I have an MT07 but damn that 321cc bike was a blast to ride
I couldn't think of anyone better replacing Zack. I loved that you clutchless shifting the bike. The only problem is the audio, hopefully it will be fix for the next MC commute!
Looking forward to your ride on the 2019 CBR650R as a daily bike 😃
Damn Adam, the way you are still able to casually talk about the bike while wringing it’s neck is awesome! LOL I’ve been looking to get back into riding through a more “budget-friendly” medium and this review is helpful. Thanks!
Good Review Adam. I love the updates. I like the old instrument better. My Wife has a 15 model. She loves the bike. I thought it had way, way too many recalls. I hope Yamaha is right first time with this one.
@@pauld.b7129 The gas tank had to be jacked up as there were clearance issues with the engine. Faulty clutch bearing. Faulty oil pump drive shaft. Faulty ignition switch. Some had a weak triple tree. We were just informed of a bad shifter spring along with a faulty coolant hose. Who knows what else down the road. My Wife loves the bike and so do I but the recalls have both of us to the point where we don't trust riding the bike for fear of what else may be wrong that hasn't had a recall. For me? My confidence in Yamaha is ruined. I understand the 15 was a first year bike but this is so uncommon for a bike from any of the big four out of Japan.
@@williamwintemberg i have a '16 r3 and the only recall ive gotten for the bike was the leaking coolant hose. Im surprised how many issues you had, even my buddies with their '15s only got the coolant hose recall.
@@anthonydeleon717 My wife has an early 15 and I can assure you her recalls are and we're very real. I can't answer to recalls others have or haven't gotten.
@@williamwintemberg oh no i believe it its just surprising
@@anthonydeleon717 I understand your surprise. As I said before, we love the bike but we are a little more than rattled about it all.
I get the fever for a bike every year and I may finally pull the trigger this year. Thinking this would be a good beginner bike for me and I like the price point. Great video.
Thats a pretty cool bike
Love Yamaha!
I was worried about the OG leaving the site, but Adam Waheed is a fantastic replacement. I'm ALWAYS happy to see this man earn a paycheck no matter what he does.
Yamaha Yzf R3 only 5.3k
Me with my 6k mountain bike "Can i trade in my bike for that?"
I sold my Triumph Sprint RS 955i after 12 years for something smaller. Being older I needed smaller lighter bike that is more to my capability. My R3 is converted long distance touring with a high quality after market seat, Akrapovic slip on, wider rear tire (150/60) and a new rear sprocket with one less teeth to equal factory speedo. Add a tank bag, rear saddles, rear top bag, and you can travel a long way comfortably.
We'll say that's km/hr displayed on the dash.
It's MPH
94628861 Obviously. He’s saying that so he won’t get in trouble with cops watching TH-cam.
@@EVsSuck777 but... in kmh is more value....
shomak No it’s not, 120 KMH is only about 75 MPH
@@EVsSuck777 thats what he meant idiot
For those wondering, he was riding in Irvine California. South OC has some really good riding areas since it isn't as developed as north OC.
Great start to 2019 please can I see a review of the new honda cbr650r thinking of getting one would like to hear your thoughts on it
This is my dream bike even though I've never rode a motorcycle this is exactly what I want. Big enough to enjoy it and still get me seriously hurt yet with a sound mind and caution I can enjoy it for years to come. After 40 years on a mountain bike those skills should help me I just need to remember not to get a big head or loose caution when learning to enjoy a motorcycle.
Gotta work on that sound buddy
Great to see you at MC Commute. The way you share the details perfect.
Glad to see MC Commute is still going to be around, but I gotta ask... is your paycheck written by Yamaha Motor Corp. ???
Well done mate!! You had big boots to fill and I am sure Zack is proud of what you have done. Keep them coming.
I'm a Kawasaki guy though and through. With that said, Yamaha is and has been in a league of their own when it comes to the 300cc class. No one comes close in my opinion.
What? The Ninja 400 literally beats it in every way
@@ReTr093 aesthetically I like the re more. As for power, they are not in the same class. The Kawi has 100cc more so that kills the power argument.
@@ReTr093 it like the zx14 being the busa killer. Kawasaki cheated buy adding more cc's. 2 different class of bikes. Suzuki could have easily built a bike with 1500cc and smoked the zx14. Then kawi would have built a 1600cc, and so on and so on. Like I said in my initial comment, I'm a kawasaki guy all day. However it's not a competition if they just add more cc's. They need to try and out power the competition using the same size engine.
Zach’s voice was soothing but I’m glad the series is still going. Please make sure to take the freeway (I haven’t watched the whole video yet)
I do hate those teardrop signal lights but I like how they made the Yamaha R look alike. Reminds me of Predator
Well someone won't be late for work for sure😀. Good video, good bike still...would you take this over a Ninja 400?
I have a 2017 R3. I would take the Ninja 400. Only reason is more power for the highway.
Aside from the power the ninja comes with a slipper clutch...
I like how the reviewer ride the bike . Nice way to review and test the bike to see how it performs in the real world.
Two issues with the new series. First is the audio, which has been brought up multiple times already. Second, this feels like it is bouncing around a lot and he isnt riding like a responsible commuter. Zack had a format to the show, he would go through specs on the bike, then talk about the engine, ergos, highway, brakes etc in a specific order. This feels like it is bouncing all over the place and seeing him rocket away from every stop light at wide open throttle and clearly violate every single speed limit doesn't seem like a good ambassador of our sport. I'm not saying dont have fun but he was riding like a jackass...
Agreed and explaining ABS as a just squeeze it as hard as you want. ABS is no substitute for good breaking techniques, engagement of ABS can actually increase breaking distance not to mention this bike would not have cornering ABS.
bro if you are offended at him zipping from red lights you should check faisal khan's channel...
Very detailed, nobody else is talking about the helmet hooks. Thanks for the video!
How about taking a Royal Enfield Himalayan for a spin...err commute!!!
The audio inside the helmet was better than most. I came down from a big Triumph 955i triple to the first R3 mostly because I'm 5' 9.5" inches with a 29" inseam. The Triumph was easy enough to ride, but I broke my leg on a steep driveway because I didn't have good touch with my feet. Even so I rode it for 12 years. Now the R3 has provided me with better foot touch, lighter, more flickable, however the mileage is the same because the Triumph got 50mpg. With a new seat with better padding (including gel bottom), I use my smaller R3 with saddle bags, rear top bag, and tank bag to ride long trips. It gets me where I go quickly and with a higher fun factor. Now the tires, the rear wheel is wide enough for the 150/60 radial allowing you to step up to high end Z-rated radials. Why they stick with the 140/70 is beyond me. That wider tire make a difference in the ride and the handling. The better tires immediately changes the overall character of the bike (Metzeler Sportec M7RR highly recommended with the rear tire size change). The speed is a bit lower, but dropping a tooth in the rear will bring the speedo back to normal. The reason I said so much is because the R3 is more than entry, it is a quality bike for sport touring, that also fits smaller people.
Microphone quality is not that good.
I think you did a great job keeping the MC commute going. Keep making videos and I'll keep watching
Gotta ease off those dork revs at the traffic lights:) brum brum brum
Great work on the video! Of all the people they could have chosen to try and pick this up I'm glad it was him. Close up shots of the bike at the end of the ride would be great though. Love to get a closer look at these bikes. Also I'm keen to see a review of the new CBR650R. Street/sport is the category I'm interested in riding next.
lets see the new honda cbr650r next !!!!!!
I'm from the time which 2T Yamaha RD350 was "The bike" here in Brazil in 90's.
I found the R3 / MT03 very close to it despite the fact thar this is 4T and injected.
My MT03 reaches 195km / h and its more than enough to have tons of fun. Love it !
Clutchless shifting?
I noticed that too, I think it was cool. I guess that only works at really high RPM, the engine is so desperate for that next gear that it will accept it anyway it can have it
@@lokitomanny nah even at 4k rpm you can do it, but not at lower than 3k
I don't know the law of your country, but where I leave, lane splitting is a big advantage of motorcycles. It's the primarily reason people buy then, to avoid traffic. Also, I love to see a video with both normal traffic commuting and some more spirited driving. Very insightful. The audio was bad, but I hope it is soon to be fixed. Nice job guys keep it up
Bruh you be riding the 💩 outtah these bikes👌🏾👌🏾
Tre Webster lmao I watched him just fly through the gear without even touching the clutch... poor bike. It’s there for s reason lol
Isaiah Spinney nothing wrong with that
Nice review, got to all the important bits, pointed out some little stuff that'd only be noticed if one were paying attention and hey, tried to back it in and wheelie, too. Keep it up Adam.
I don't call 50mpg "sippin'" for a 300cc machine when it comes to fuel consumption, my 2002 995i triumph does far better than that! But thats the price of having a high revving engine! More revs = more fuel/air cycles= lower MPG! Not a good advert for a commuter machine!
You want to be a bit more cautious splitting lanes at that speed too, it only takes one driver to change lanes at short notice with no signal and no mirror check....
He's running it wide open from every red light. 50 mpg isn't bad when driving wide open everywhere. I'm sure if you just drive casually, the mpg will jump way up.
Happy to be seeing these again
I hate winter. Wish I lived in California
Just use studded tires buddy 😂
It’s still pretty cold in the mornings and it’s pouring rain right now
@@carlosdeleon9593 about 34 deg here right now as well. No rain today though
Agreed! I am in Arctic Minnesota...freaking -40 the other day!!! Cant wait for the snow, salt, sand, and temps to return to sanity levels to get on the bike.
Winter is punishment pure and simple
Would be nice to mention this bikes competition and how it compares. Thanks for the vid and good job Adam.
A bit too aggressive driving, imoho. Good review though.
What an excellent introduction video! You are doing awesome now! I came to find this to be your first video and it's great too.
This one or ninja 400????
r3 for sure brohhh
400
If your getting into biking go second hand, realistically your going to drop it in the driveway or something silly and I'd be an aweful lot more gutted to drop a new bike than a second hand one
@@MrChocalatestarfish You're right. I bought a new bike for my first and even though I still haven't dropped it, I see how easy it is to slip up and fuck up. Especially accelerating while turning if you drop the clutch too fast that things gonna fall lol. I also stalled my bike and almost dropped it too all in the first month I had it.
400. R3 is slow
Nice to see Adam again, was sad to see MotorcycleUSA go.