Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Yamaha MT-03

We spend a full week riding the Yamaha R3 to see what it offers and is like in the real world. Moreover, we can now tell you whether it's worth the exorbitant asking price.

The YZF-R3 is one of those motorcycles that every bike enthusiast in India knows about. Yamaha sold a few hundred units of it in India a few years ago, but the bike had to be discontinued due to the implementation of stringent emission norms. Nevertheless, this bike is making a comeback here with a few latest features this time around. In fact, its aspirational value has gone up, thanks to the revised styling. Where its smallest sibling, the R15, is making all bikers go in awe due to its stunning design, the YZF-R3 is comparatively less aggressive.

We spent an entire week riding the Yamaha MT-03 and can finally tell you whether you should purchase it for Rs. 4.60 lakh.

Over the last few years, the premium street bike segment has become as aspirational as the fully faired one. As a result of this, many brands are introducing new bikes in the former division with a lot of first-in-the-segment features