While the US market is known more for big, heavy cruisers, litre-class superbikes and dirt bikes, it also gets the 2020 Yamaha MT-03, priced at USD 4,599 (RM19,258). Biggest change from the previous generation MT-03 is the headlight, which is now a twin LED unit that mimics the look of the 2019 Yamaha MT-09.
While we don’t get the MT-03 in Malaysia (the author had a go on the YZF-R3, MT-03 and MT-15 during the Pirelli Diablo Rosso Sport tyre test), we do get the YZF-R25, with which it shares the parallel-twin engine configuration. The twin from the YZF-R3 is used in the MT-03, in this case a 321 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve mill, putting out 42 PS at 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm.
Mated to a six-speed gearbox, power gets to the ground via chain final drive, with the 17-inch wheels shod in 110/70 rubber in front and 140/70 at the back. Suspension is with 37 mm diameter KYB upside-down forks and 7-step preload-adjustable rear monoshock.
Inside the cockpit is a monochrome LCD instrument panel while LED lighting is used throughout. Fuel is carried in a 14-litre tank, including reserve.
Claiming a wet weight of 169.1 kg, the seat height on the MT-03 is a rider-friendly 780 mm. Braking is done with hydraulic discs front and rear, measuring 298 mm and 220 mm in diameter respectively, and two-wheel ABS comes as standard equipment.
In Malaysia, the Yamaha YZF-R25 retails for RM19,998, while other options in the quarter-litre naked sports category include the BMW Motorrad G 310 R at RM27,500, the Zontes ZT310-R at RM19,800 and the KTM Duke 250 at RM21,730.
What do you think? Is there a case for the 2020 Yamaha MT-03, or more suited for Malaysian license requirements, an MT-25, to be sold here? Leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions, below.
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bring both, mt-3 and mt-25
I wish Malaysia’s license changes a bit to fit mimic European license, that way we can get more bikes.
Introduce B3, 125cc max, 15hp max (No crazy 2 stroke). 16 years and above.
B2, grandfathered. No new B2, but existing holder can maintain them.
B1, change to 47hp max and .27hp per kg max. 21 years old.
B, 25 years old.
All bikes over 125cc compulsory to have ABS. All bikes under 125 shouldn’t be on highway unless there’s dedicated motor lane.
I shall continue to dream.
Probably need to fine-tune for local conditions but still better than our current situation where technically any 16yr old can slap on an L plate and ride a 1000cc superbike
Bawa masuk Mt-15 & Mt-25, bukan semua orang suka menungang motor sukan bongkok, ada yg minat nak jalan2 dengan kedudukan yang lebih selesa & santai, bawak masuk motor bogel / naked la yamaha…
Please bring MT-03, i need it.
Need to knows thats yamaha mt 03 will come to Malaysia as usual or not and how to make order if that bike not export to Malaysia.
Mt,3