Yamaha R3 Cup gets the go-ahead

Yamaha Australia has just announced it is proceeding with the YMF/YMI R3 Cup this year.

The competition will be held over five rounds, four of which will be held in conjunction with the ASBK championship.

Steven Cotterell, Yamaha Motors Australia (YMA) General Manager said, “YMA encourages the R3 Cup to be an entry level competition, with the emphasis on the enjoyment of riding and competing on equal and cost effective machinery.

“The intention is to introduce new riders to the sport and so help build a more solid future for Australian road racing.”

The R3 Cup is aimed at entry level road racers and junior MX, short circuit and dirt track riders. YMA is subsidising the cost of the race kitted bikes in order to assist riders wanting a low cost, hassle free introduction road racing.

The track-optimised Yamaha R3 is being sold for $7,900 and includes race fairings, Akropovic full race exhaust, race rearsets, handlebar lowering kit, gearing set (1 front, 2 rear), suspension kit, graphics kit, crash knobs and case covers.

YMF are also offering finance for the track focussed R3.

Visit http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/hotnews/motorcycle/yzf-r3-cup-gets-green-light for an application form.

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