The 2025 YZF-R3 gets new bodywork inspired by Yamaha’s MotoGP bikes. The Yamaha YZF-R3 has been the stepping stone into the brand’s R World of sportbikes since its debut in 2015, and it gets revamped for 2025 with new bodywork and instrumentation to enhance its style and practicality.   2025 Yamaha YZF-R3  The 2025 YZF-R3 is freshened with styling inspired by Yamaha’s YZR-M1 MotoGP racebike, including a bolder front fairing, sleek new side panels, and a sporty new tailsection with signature R-series tail wing. Slimmer side covers match a narrower seat to provide a shorter reach to the ground, and seat height is 30.7 inches. The YZF-R3’s relaxed riding position is otherwise unchanged.  Don’t let the R3’s racy bodywork lead you to believe it’s uncomfortable, as it has a fairly open riding position. Yamaha YZF-R3 Review  New LED lighting adds a more contemporary appearance, including a new single projector-type headlight flanked by four-element position lights, along with a new LED taillight and turnsignals.  Full LED lighting is now part of the 2025 YZF-R3 package. Instrumentation is provided by new LCD gauges that now display connected smartphone information along with vehicle data. Yamaha Motorcycle Connect connectivity works in conjunction with the free Y-Connect app to connect the bike to your phone, which includes the ability to view incoming calls and message notifications. A new USB-A socket is located next to the display to provide power for phone charging or heated gear.   The 2025 YZF-R3 comes equipped with a new LCD instrument panel with smartphone connectivity. A USB charging port sits to the left of the gauges. No changes were announced for the R3’s revvy 320cc parallel-Twin engine, but the fuel-injected powerplant now includes Yamaha’s Assist & Slipper clutch that reduces clutch effort and eases engine-braking forces for smoother downshifts from the 6-speed transmission. The R3 should still be able to achieve 110 mph.   2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Preview  The YZF-R3’s relatively low seat height of 30.7 inches makes it accessible for most any rider. For suspension, the R3 retains its 37mm inverted KYB fork and KYB monoshock, the latter adjustable for spring preload. Brakes are also unchanged from the 298mm front-disc setup with a 2-piston caliper and 220mm disc with 1-piston caliper on the rear wheel, both backed up by standard ABS. Curb weight is listed at 373 lb, and Yamaha claims the bike sips fuel at a 56-mpg rate.   The YZF-R3’s sleek new styling looks at home on a racetrack. Added up, Yamaha says the 2025 YZF-R3 puts “an emphasis on lightweight, nimble handling, and real-world practicality” and is “a perfect choice for everyone from first-time riders to experienced track day enthusiasts.”   The 2025 Yamaha YZF-R3’s sporty package has a retail price of $5,499 in your choice of Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Stealth Black, or Lunar White/Nebular Blue. It will arrive at dealers in December.  The updated YZF-R3 will be available in three colorways, including this Lunar White/Nebular Blue. 2025 Yamaha YZF-R7  Yamaha’s popular YZF-R7 returns unchanged for 2025, still powered by the 689cc CP2 parallel-Twin engine with a 270-degree crankshaft for a V-Twin-like exhaust note. The fully faired sportbike will hit dealers in December priced at $9,199 in your choice of Team Yamaha Blue or Matte Raven Black.  The YZF-R7 returns for 2025 and will be available in Matte Raven Black or Team Yamaha Blue. Learn more about Yamaha’s complete lineup at the Yamaha Motorcycles website.   Check out more new bikes in Rider’s 2025 Motorcycle Buyers Guide   The post 2025 Yamaha YZF-R3 and R7 Preview  appeared first on Rider Magazine.

Fox News has proposed another presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 election. “FOX News Media executives sent a letter to the Harris and Trump campaigns offering to host another debate in Pennsylvania on either October 24 or 27, with Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum as moderators,” Fox News reports. FOX NEWS PROPOSING TO HOST A HARRIS-TRUMP DEBATE IN PENNSYLVANIA ON EITHER OCT. 24 OR OCT. 27 -STATEMENT — zerohedge (@zerohedge) October 9, 2024 New: Fox News has proposed to host a presidential debate between Trump-Harris in Pennsylvania on October 24th and October 27th. Should Trump accept this offer to debate? pic.twitter.com/6mKUT0OG37 — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) October 9, 2024 “This would present an opportunity for each candidate to make his or her closing arguments,” FOX News Media president & Executive Editor Jay Wallace and Vice President of Politics Jessica Loker wrote, according to the outlet. Per Fox News: Wallace and Locker also pointed out that New York Times opinion senior editor David Swerdlick called for Harris to debate Trump on Fox News in a piece published on Tuesday. Fox News’ proposed criteria and format mirrors those of the CNN debate in June and September’s ABC showdown. Fox News proposed a 90-minute debate with two commercial breaks, with only Baier and MacCallum asking questions. A coin flip would determine podium placement and order of closing statements. Candidates would stand behind podiums without any props or pre-written notes and there would be no live audience. President Trump previously said he would do no more debates ahead of Election Day. “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” Trump posted to Truth Social last month. BREAKING: There will be no third debate because President Trump won handily! pic.twitter.com/GCS1W5NYS1 — Paul Ingrassia (@PaulIngrassia) September 12, 2024 WATCH: ALERT: @realDonaldTrump just announced there will be no third debate this election cycle. It's an excellent tactic because @KamalaHarris NEEDS another one… she's running behind so she's begging for another shot. Trump can use this as leverage to get a Fox debate in before… pic.twitter.com/SqfNFrgU5R — Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) September 13, 2024 Reuters reports: Fox News has invited U.S. presidential contenders Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to participate in a possible second debate on either Oct. 24 or 27, the network said in a statement on Wednesday. Republican Trump and Democrat Harris debated each other for the first time on Sept. 10. Trump has said there would not be another debate before the Nov. 5 election. He rejected a past invitation from CNN for an Oct. 23 debate, accepted by Harris.

In a candid interview with radio host Ben Fordham, New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park broke from the usual government stance, admitting for the first time a link between COVID-19 vaccines and the surge [...] The post Australian Health Minister Admits COVID Vaxx Behind Surge in Heart Problems and Hospitalizations appeared first on The People's Voice.

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