YZF-R3 (RH07, 2015-2018): what changes by year
Only what our guide ties to model years: the versions, recalls and faults that name years. It's not a ranking of years.
The clutch pressure plate bearing may fail when operated frequently, and the oil pump drive gear may break due to excessive stress.
Fix: Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer to arrange an inspection and repair, free of charge. Ask for proof the recall work was done.
Engine vibration transmitted to the fuel tank may cause the spot weld of the bracket to break, and corrosion of the switch electrical terminals may develop due to water contamination.
Fix: Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer to arrange an inspection and repair, free of charge. Ask for proof the recall work was done.
Due to a defective shift mechanism torsion spring, riders may not be able to select the desired gear.
Fix: Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer to arrange an inspection and repair, free of charge. Ask for proof the recall work was done.
Due to insufficient hose material curing at manufacturing, cracking may develop in the radiator coolant hose.
Fix: Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer to arrange an inspection and repair, free of charge. Ask for proof the recall work was done.
The Rear Reflector Assembly may not comply with Australian Design Rule (ADR) 47 for reflection luminosity.
Fix: Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer to arrange replacement of the rear reflector assembly, free of charge. Ask for proof the recall work was done.
Most faults in the guide depend on mileage and how a bike was kept, not its model year; those are in the full guide and the checklist. Across all years, our guide rates this generation a Top pick.