Yamaha MT-03
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Needs to be reved – Small bikes are fun. But I always want a bit more power. The Duke 390 was the most powerful bike out of the two, (MT03). I sold the Duke because the suspension was set up for the road only. Could not do dirt roads. So I got an MT 07. The suspension on the MT03 is terrible like the MT07, but they both can go on dirt roads. I have seen others take… Read more
the Duke on dirt online. Perhaps I was too precious with it. I bought the Duke new. I bought the MT03 second hand. The plastics are cheap on the MT03. Thin, and screw tabs break easily.
Better than expected – I had my heart set on a 2019 ktm duke 390, but came home with a 2019 MT03 ex demo 2000km on clock and am so pleased I did. Having researched most naked bikes around the 300-400cc range thoroughly I narrowed down to these two. I had to make a choice and if the MT03 was good then I wouldn’t even take out the ktm for these reasons 1.It was approx… Read more
$1000 to $1500cheaper than KTM Equivalent 2.In my view It looked classier and proportionately better, even though I loved the ktm in your face orange 3. In my view the twin parallel of the Yamaha sounded better than the single KTM. After taking it for a test ride I had such a big smile and just new this was perfect for me. Plenty of torque (for someone who has recently got their licence but also likes to have enough power). It is great when it hits the higher revs. Easily does 125kmph which is max I have got to but seen videos of 180-190. Comfy seat, brakes sufficient, looks fantastic, has speed, rpm,trip x 2, average km/l,clock & temp, gear you are in etc on dash. Only minor negative is I have trouble getting the revs right in gears 1 and 2 but I think it’s a lack of my experience. This is such a fun bike that’s you will be able to build your skills up on and not grow out of too quick before you want to upgrade(if at all). I went up some extremely steep hills today and it easily powered up them. I totally recommend this bike.
Very good Motorbike for the daily commute – I am a learner and got a second-hand MT-03. 2016 module. 30k odometer. So far so good, very easy to control and powerful enough for the daily commute. Excellent value for money. Show details
Great Commuter and FUN! – I couldn't be happier with this bike. Sorry not sorry if the following is long and rambling. I needed a reliable commuter to get to work. My old bike (GN250) was worn out after i added 40,000km to it over the past 5 years (25k in the last year), was starting to break down, and was a bit slow for keeping up with highway traffic. As i am an… Read more · 1
Analyst by trade i read and watched every comparison of bikes in this class, read every review and watched every YouTube video... followed by spreadsheets and cost/benefit analyses... and decided that if i could get one, the mt-03 was what i wanted.
Due in no small part to the reviews on this website, i looked at prices on secondhand Mt-03s, but found it was actually cheaper to buy new thanks to the great finance offer from Yamaha. And i'd get 2 yrs unlimited kms warranty. Coming into winter, reliability was key. Also, i was keen to have ABS as the roads are in poor shape where i live, its winter, and the roads have been covered in grit.
After visiting the friendly and helpful folks at the local Yamaha dealer, i went for a quick test ride. After mulling it over for a week i had to lock it in, after my wife gave it the OK for its looks (in yellow) :) $7000 NZ.
Two months and 4000km later, i couldn't be happier. For 321cc's, the bike has great acceleration and cruises at above 100kmph very happily, just drop it down a gear to pass traffic, up to 135+ real quick!
My commute is 50km each way, 30 mins highway and 15-20 min urban, bike is comfortable for me at 80kg and 1.78m. Bike is incredibly stable at low speed, high speed and in really windy conditions. Fuel economy is close to 30km per liter if i drive gently, but lately it's been only 25km per liter...
After a stone chip on the radiator, I added a radiator grill to prevent any damage. Other than that, my bike is stock. Heated hand grips would be nice though. I found a waterproof kayak bag for on the back, fits like its made for it :)
Winter commute is pretty fun this year. The shape of the tank keeps a lot of the wind off my legs, and the stock tyres seem perfectly adequate in all weather. Tyres also seem to be lasting well.
I tried testing the ABS, back activates easily enough but front didn't loose traction on the road under heavy breaking, so i took it to a dirt road, ABS on front worked well to prevent a slide.
This bike is not only great value for money, it is also Fun. Thanks Yamaha!
Arguably the best learner bike – I got a great price on a new mt03 $5300 ride away Excellent value for money I don't have much of a backside so Ido get uncomfortable after about 50 kms but it is OK I've done 1800km now. Had it serviced at 1000 km no problems the rear mirrors could extend out a bit more so am not seeing my arms when riding Seems Tj have enough power although… Read more
1st gear could be a bit higher
It loves cruising at 110 kms and it handles well
The gears are sometimes a little clunky especially from 2 to 3rd but that could be me or running in
The Yamaha dealer replaced the oil with mineral oil and said they will not put semi synthetic in until 10000 kms which did surprise
I commute and the bike is very agile and easy to control
Excellent value for money bike – I needed a bike for commuting to a new job. I haven't ridden a bike in years and was looking for a secondhand bike. When I saw the MT-03 at just under $5k (2017 stock clearance), it wasn't much more than I was considering for secondhand bikes. Another great attraction was ABS which the secondhand bikes didn't have. I've had the bike for a… Read more
couple of weeks now and am very happy with it. It has more than enough power for my needs and holds well on the freeway. I have also been surprised by the fuel economy. I had seen a few comments about it being a bit heavy on fuel and read somewhere about a typical fuel consumption of 4.7 liters/100km, however, after having done about 500km, I'm getting about 3.3 liters/100km. I travel close to 100km/day and most of that is on the freeway at 100km/hr, so that probably accounts for much of the good figure. I am using 98 RON, so that probably factors in as well.
GREAT BIKE! – This bike is best in class - look no further for a powerhouse 321 CC bike! I compared as many other bikes as I could in it's class from the Honda CBR 500R and 300R, to the Ninja and everything in between. The Yamaha outperformed every one of the competitor bikes on both city and country riding. I couldn't believe just how good the mileage was, and… Read more
how fast I could up and down shift. The price was just right for me at the time ($6000) and will make getting out camping easy on the odd weekends away.
Fun flexible bike for the road – My bollini speed had done five year job so bought this as a longer termer great bike break in was no real struggle as happy at low revs just had first service great even in heavy winds powerband is perfect for sensible riders still enough torque for great overtaking good all round safe bike that is Lotta fun in twisties and good commuter even… Read more
though can be bit thirsty. I love the mirrors on it good viewing of all I being quite tall can sit bold up all Lean forward leg room fine but been a good different years since had big bike last three being 250 250 200 and last two same length as this tyres loving wider back ones the weight of bike is quite light for the engine so feather weights might think of a screen for it but Yamaha have made a good bike for all even though I here from elsewhere learner / commuter I nearly 41 been riding since 17 and don't understand why everyone wants more than really need remember can't get out fines on a motorcycle. Highly recommend testing one.
2016 Yamaha MT-03 (with a 320cc twin cylinder engine not the 660cc single cylinder engine in the 201 – Have just traded my 2015 Yamaha YZF-R15 v2.0 with a 150cc single cylinder engine for a 2016 Yamaha MT-03 with a 320cc twin cylinder engine. It has about twice the capacity, power and torque of the R15 and weighs an extra 30kg. Although the MT-03 twin engine will rev the same as the R15 engine it has a lot more low down torque. I've previously had… Read more · 25
bigger bikes and found the 320cc twin cylinder fuel injected liquid cooled Yamaha engine feels as least as strong as a 450cc twin carburetted oil cooled Suzuki engine I had. Feels a relaxed ride compared to R15. Only just got it so I'll be running it in and will update my review with how it runs once I've run it in for the open road.
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