Yamaha MT-03
The Yamaha MT-03 is the naked sibling of the Yamaha R3 and comes with an aggressive streetfighter design. The MT-03 shares the same 321cc, parallel-twin engine, chassis and features as the R3 except for the fairing, which makes it slightly cheaper.
Key Specs & Features of Yamaha MT-03
Engine | 321 cc |
Power | 42 PS |
Torque | 29.5 Nm |
Mileage | 26.31 kmpl |
Kerb Weight | 167 Kg |
Brakes | Double Disc |
- ABS Dual Channel
- LED Tail Light
- Speedometer Digital
- Odometer Digital
- Tripmeter Digital
- Fuel gauge
- Tachometer Digital
- Key Specs
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Yamaha MT-03 Summary
Yamaha MT-03 is the Japanese brand’s flagship streetfighter in India, built on the same chassis and engine as the Yamaha R3 but as a naked bike. We recently had a chance to ride the bike and here’s what we think about it.
Yamaha has launched a new colour scheme for the MT 03 in Japan, take a look at it here. For a brief overview of the same, check out our story in images here. Yamaha has launched the 2025 version of the MT-03 internationally and here’s when we think it will arrive in India.
What is the design of the Yamaha MT-03?
The MT-03 gets an aggressive streetfighter design with a single projector headlight that dominates the front section. The headlight design is similar to the one in the Yamaha MT-15. The exposed engine and the tank extensions make it look quite muscular and the rear section is the same as the Yamaha R3.
How much does the Yamaha MT-03 cost?
The MT-03 comes at Rs 4,59,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is offered in 2 colours: Midnight Cyan and Midnight Black. The bike is fully imported from Thailand, which is why the price tag is so high.
What features does the Yamaha MT-03 get?
Coming to features, the instrument console on the MT-03 is an LCD unit that displays speed, revs, time and tripmeters. There’s no smartphone connectivity, something you get even on smaller capacity bikes, and does not get any electronic aids apart from dual-channel ABS. The lighting system is all-LED with the headlight being an LED projector.
How much power does the Yamaha MT-03 make?
Powering the MT-03 is a 321cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox and produces 42PS at 10,750rpm and 29.6Nm at 9000rpm. It doesn’t get a slip-and-assist clutch, which the MT-15 gets.
What are the underpinnings of the Yamaha MT-03?
The MT-03 is built on a diamond frame, the same used in the R3 and is suspended on a 37mm inverted fork with 130mm wheel travel and a monoshock with 125mm wheel travel. Braking duties are handled by 298mm disc at the front and 220mm disc at the rear with dual channel ABS as standard. The bike comes with a 14-litre fuel tank and a kerb weight(wet) of 167kg. Ground clearance stands at 160mm and seat height is 780mm.
Whom does the Yamaha MT-03 compete against?
In terms of rivals, the MT-03 goes up against bikes in the 300-400cc segment like the KTM Duke 390, TVS Apache RTR 310 and QJ Motor SRK 400.
What changes does the 2025 Yamaha MT-03 get?
The 2025 Yamaha R3 gets a new front end which features a single LED headlight which is located centrally and is surrounded by even more aggressive LED DRLs on either side. The 2025 model also gets a new LCD instrument cluster which gets smartphone connectivity via Yamaha’s MyRide app. The bike remains mechanically unchanged and is expected to launch in India in mid 2025.
Yamaha MT-03 Price
The price of Yamaha MT-03 in India starts at Rs. 4,59,900 . Yamaha MT-03 comes with 1 variants.
MT-03 STD 26.31 kmpl321 cc | Rs.4,59,900 |
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Mileage26.31 kmpl | Mileage28.9 kmpl | Mileage30.3 kmpl | Mileage30 kmpl | Mileage30 kmpl | Mileage25.89 kmpl | Mileage25 kmpl | Mileage21 kmpl | Mileage20.6 kmpl |
Engine321 cc | Engine398.63 cc | Engine312.12 cc | Engine296 cc | Engine457 cc | Engine373 cc | Engine321 cc | Engine451 cc | Engine400 cc |
Power42 PS @ 10750 rpm | Power46 PS @ 8500 rpm | Power34 PS @ 9700 rpm | Power39 PS @ 11000 rpm | Power47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm | Power43.5 PS | Power42 PS @ 10750 rpm | Power45 PS @ 9000 rpm | Power41.46 PS @ 9000rpm |
Top Speed- | Top Speed167 kmph | Top Speed160 kmph | Top Speed182 kmph | Top Speed190 kmph | Top Speed169 kmph | Top Speed- | Top Speed- | Top Speed- |
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm | Torque39 Nm @ 6500 rpm | Torque27.3 Nm @ 7700 rpm | Torque26.1 Nm @ 10000 rpm | Torque43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm | Torque37 Nm | Torque29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm | Torque42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm | Torque37 Nm @ 7500rpm |
Weight167 Kg | Weight168.3 kg | Weight174 kg | Weight179 kg | Weight175 kg | Weight172 kg | Weight169 kg | Weight171 kg | Weight186 mm |
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Yamaha MT-03 Pros and Cons
Things We Like
- Engine performance is flexible enough to allow for slow city commutes and fast highway rides
- Great handling - feels light, changes direction quickly and feels stable when leaned too
- Design - the LED headlight looks aggressive and the MT-03 has that overall feel of a sporty and compact streetfighter
Things We Don't Like
- Cramped seat - no space for taller or larger riders to move around
- Firm suspension - suspension kicks back when ridden over really bad roads and even the slightly bad roads aren’t absorbed all that well
- Lack of features - ABS and a basic fully-digital console is all that it has. Misses out on a slip-and-assist clutch, quickshifter, traction control and even Bluetooth connectivity - things that its competition have
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