Dropping neatly into the space between the MT-07 and the MT-125, the 2016 Yamaha MT-03 takes sight squarely on the entry-level, commuter market.
Taking everything from its fully-faired YZF-R3 sibling, the MT-03 leaves its clothes off for the rider who wants a naked, lightweight and nimble motorcycle that does everything.
The 320 cc liquid cooled parallel-twin engine as first packaged in the YZF-R3 is a four valve 48 hp powerhouse that should do sterling service as a daily rider. The chassis is also lifted directly from the YZF, giving a sporty, head-forward riding position. The assymetrical swingarm design is taken from its big brother, the R1, a nod to Yamaha’s racing heritage.
Recognising the demand from the market for an easy-to-ride, rider friendly bike, the seat height is a mere 780 mm, putting the bike within easy control of all but the tallest riders, or those who are very long in the leg department. ABS comes standard, giving new riders confidence in MT-03’s handling, and letting old riders coming back to the sport overcome the re-learning curve.
The 2016 Yamaha MT-03 will be sold alongside its fully-faired YZF-R3 sibling and is expected to hit Malaysian dealers early next year. No word on pricing as yet, but the MT-03 retails in Thailand at an estimated price of RM21,500.
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Since it’s younger sibling (the R25) is just under RM20k I’m guessing this will be between RM20-25k.
it should come with 250cc engine here. and the price should be below the price of r25 coz its naked
True..it should be less probably by rm1k
Anyone knows when we can get an automatic tranny street-naked?
why bother? Get a kapchai in that case..
Wow seriously MT03 and R3 will come into Malaysia market? I mean like…for real? seriously? Im gonna get MT03 for sure. ABS priority. :)
I wonder, when will MT25 or MT03 be officially launched in Malaysia, seems like no news of it yet as of 20th June 2016. I do hope Hong Leong Yamaha will bring in this bike.
Yah me too really hope HLYM will bring in this bike into Malaysia market. Im hope they bring in both MT25 and MT03. Make it MT25 non abs and MT03 with abs, like kawasaki Z250 and Z300. I believe so far MT25 doesnt come with abs rite?