Along with the MT-07 and MT-09, Yamaha recently displayed the upcoming MT-03 to select dealers. The Japanese streetfighter is likely to debut soon in our market and there are quite a few things you should know if the MT-03 has caught your fancy and is on your radar as the next purchase.
Yamaha MT-03 Styling
Being a thoroughbred streetfighter motorcycle, the MT-03 gets an aggressive front profile. Its headlight unit comprises a projector unit flanked by LED DRLs above. It’s followed by a muscular fuel tank with cuts and creases, thereby contributing to the visual mass of the bike. The bikes showcased in India are identical to the ones sold overseas.
Yamaha MT-03 Features
Along with LED illumination, the MT-03 also features a fully digital LCD and dual-channel ABS. The instrument console packs all the essential readouts like the speedometer, odometer, trip meter, tachometer, fuel level reading, gear position indicator, and more.
Yamaha MT-03 Engine
Like its faired sibling, the MT-03 draws power from a 321cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin motor. It dishes out 42bhp and 29.6Nm and is linked to a six-speed gearbox. We expect the same setup to be offered for the bike that’ll be offered in India.
Yamaha MT-03 Hardware
The MT-03 rides on USD front forks and monoshock with the braking hardware comprising of a 298mm front and 200mm single rear disc with ABS. The brakes are mounted on 17-inch alloys wrapped in 110/70 front and 140/70 rear tyres. Yamaha has equipped the MT-03 with a 14-litre fuel tank.
Yamaha MT-03 Expected Price and Launch Timeline
Yamaha India is likely to have the official launch of the MT-03 in India around the end of this year. Meanwhile, the bookings could commence slightly earlier, during the festive season. The asking price for the MT-03 might be around Rs. 3.7 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, it would rival the KTM 390 Duke and the BMW G 310 R.
