The Yamaha MT-03 competes with the KTM 390 Duke, BMW G 310 R and the likes.

Yamaha has launched the MT-03 alongside its fully-faired version, the R3, in India. The bike will be imported into the country via the CBU route. It is priced at Rs 4,59,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Yamaha MT-03 is a streetfighter and looks similar to the other big naked bikes in the brand’s line-up. It features an LED headlamp, an aggressively styled fuel tank with tank extensions on either side and a 2-piece seat. 

The MT-03 is powered by a 321cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 41.4 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm @ 9,000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed gearbox via a conventional multi-plate clutch.

The MT-03 features an upside-down fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The brake setup consists of discs supported by dual-channel ABS.

In India, the MT-03 competes with the KTM 390 Duke, BMW G 310 R and the likes.

The Yamaha MT-03 will rival the KTM Duke 390, while the R3 take on the KTM RC 390.

According to a media report, Yamaha is all set to launch the R3 and MT-03 in India on December 15, 2023. The bikes will be sold through select Blue Square dealerships across 100 cities. 

The Yamaha R3 is a fully-faired bike that will be positioned above the YZF R15. It is powered by a 321cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 42 BHP and 29.5 Nm.

The MT-03 is the naked version of the R3. It uses the same 321cc engine and is expected to compete with the KTM Duke 390. The R3, on the other hand, will rival the KTM RC 390. Both bikes will be imported via the CBU route.

Yamaha had showcased its new range of big bikes in India in April this year. Apart from the R3 and MT-03, the line-up included the R7, R1M, MT-07 and MT-09.

Source: Autocar India

Apart from the R3 and MT-03, the line-up included the R7, R1M, MT-07 and MT-09.

Yamaha has initiated the launch process for the R3 and MT-03 in India. The bike maker has notified its Blue Square dealerships regarding the upcoming launches and has confirmed that the bikes will be available in the middle of December 2023.

The Yamaha R3 and MT-03 supplies will be based on online customer bookings via the Yamaha India website. The dealer list for the online booking will be finalized by November 30.

The Yamaha R3 is a fully-faired bike that will be positioned above the YZF R15. It is powered by a 321cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 42 BHP and 29.5 Nm.

The MT-03 is the naked version of the R3. It uses the same 321cc engine and is expected to compete with the KTM Duke 390. The R3, on the other hand, will rival the KTM RC 390.

Yamaha had showcased its new range of big bikes in India in April this year. Apart from the R3 and MT-03, the line-up included the R7, R1M, MT-07 and MT-09.

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The R3 is expected to rival the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and soon-to-be-launched Aprilia RS 457.

According to a media report, Yamaha is planning to launch the R3 and MT-03 in India this December.

The Yamaha R3 is a fully-faired bike that will be positioned above the YZF R15. It is powered by a 321cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 42 BHP and 29.5 Nm.

The R3 is expected to rival the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and soon-to-be-launched Aprilia RS 457.

The MT-03 is the naked version of the R3. It uses the same 321cc engine and is expected to compete with the KTM Duke 390.

Both models will be sold via Yamaha's premium Blue Square dealerships.

Source: Autocar India

The Yamaha R3 will compete with the KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and the likes.

Yamaha has confirmed that it will roll out the R3 and MT-03 in India by the end of this year.

The Yamaha R3 is a fully-faired sports bike that borrows styling cues from other big bikes in Yamaha's line-up. The MT-03 is the naked streetfighter version of the R3 and offers a more upright riding position.

The Yamaha R3 and MT-03 share the same engine. Both bikes come powered by a 321cc parallel-twin engine that produces 41 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm @ 9,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

The bikes are equipped with an upside telescopic fork at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. The brake setup consists of a 298 mm disc at the front and a 220 mm rotor at the rear.

In India, the Yamaha R3 will compete with the KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 300 and the likes.

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The Yamaha R3 is a fully-faired bike that will be positioned above the YZF R15.

Yamaha India chairman Eishin Chihana has revealed that the bike maker plans to launch the R3 and MT-03 in India by the end of this fiscal year.

The Yamaha R3 and MT-03 were showcased at a dealer conference in April this year. As per the latest reports, the R3 could go on sale in India sometime after December 2023. Whether the MT-03 will be launched alongside the R3 remains to be seen.

The Yamaha R3 is a fully-faired bike that will be positioned above the YZF R15. It is powered by a 321cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 42 BHP and 29.5 Nm.

The MT-03 is the naked version of the R3. It uses the same 321cc engine and is expected to compete with the KTM Duke 390. The R3, on the other hand, will rival the KTM RC 390.

Source: Autocar India

I’m keen on the KTM 390 Adventure X, Honda CB350 series, Suzuki V-Strom SX and the upcoming Yamaha MT-03.

BHPian ramki.grandhi recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hello fellow bikers, I’ve started looking for a motorcycle but I’m not as young as most of the members here. Could you please suggest me a motorcycle based on the below requirements?

A little bit about me

• Have a decent budget, up to 5-6 lacs
• I'm 40 years old, a full-time dad, uncle etc.
• Not well-built, but recently joined a gym and making slow progress.
• Targeting to be fit by year-end and reward myself with a bike.
• I generally drive extremely carefully and I've never broken a road law/rule. I have an official certification about this from my wife
• I already have Activa and XUV700

My requirements

• Want to keep the bike for a very long and pass it to my children in a decent condition
• I had experience with 150cc bikes during my college days and till 30years of age
• Bike has to be free from rusting issues and must have good service support.
• Not interested in crazy electronics and features.
• There is no definitive use case for the bike, but it should be suitable for poor Bangalore roads and occasional short highway drives.
• Should be easy to drive and not keen on aggressive driving posture.
• Not interested in bikes that aren’t successful and may get discontinued. As I’m looking for long term.
• "You don't need a new bike, blah... blah... blah..." This is not an acceptable suggestion. Because I already have family, friends and colleagues for this.

So far I’m keen on the upcoming MT03, 390 Adventure X, Honda CB350 series, 250 V-Strom. Thank you very much, everyone. Based on the suggestions I will start test drives soon.

Here's what BHPian Proxima had to say about the matter:

If your primary purpose is highway rides, you can't go wrong with a pre-owned Versys 650. You should be able to get a good example at the higher end of your budget. It's comfy, has more than enough power and is very reliable. Service isn't too expensive at good independent garages.

If your purpose is mixed between city and highway, I'd recommend the Classic 350 (or wait for the upcoming Bullet 350). They will be well within your budget.

The Himalayan 450 looks promising as well and should be able to do well both in the city and on highways.

The KTM Adventure 390 is good but the engine feels very vibey/rough.

Here's what BHPian ajay0612 had to say about the matter:

Among existing bikes, it has to be the Honda CB350 (decent volumes, timeless design, Hondas last for decades, have low maintenance).

However, I would suggest you wait upto 3rd July (for the launch of Bajaj-Triumph motorcycle launch on 27th June and Hero-Harley motorcycle launch on 3rd July) before committing, just to avoid buyer's remorse.

Here's what BHPian aston_martyr had to say about the matter:

I am exactly in the same boat as you. -5 on the age.

All your conditions apply to me as well and I am looking at the following options:

• CB350s - have heard good things and the ride does seem comfortable for Bangalore roads based on the short test ride I have taken.
• CB300R - waiting for the BS6 phase 2 launch, the reason I am looking at this is because of its super lightweight and predominantly my usage will be within the city and the bike can manage occasional highway runs without any issue. Japanese bikes are built to last and I have no worries about passing either one of these on to one of my family members down the line. Maintenance is also light on the pocket, however, spare availability is a question mark for CB300R is what I hear.
• Suzuki Vstrom 250 - Have not test driven this but have been a pillion on a highway drive, it was okay but runs out of breath with 2 of us is what I felt.
• Hunter 350 - Very good driver ergonomics, perfect for city drives as per my older sibling who has booked one recently. Yet to take a test drive on this one myself.
• MT-03 - Waiting for it like everyone else.

As an afterthought, I might consider a used CB500X/Versys 650 if the above-mentioned options do not work out for me.

Here's what BHPian //R had to say about the matter:

First of all, kudos to your decision of getting back on a motorcycle after years. Not many would understand the feeling of freedom and escapism that a simple bike ride is capable of rendering. Good thing is the market is flooded with different types of motorcycles nowadays and we, as customers, are getting spoilt for choices. For your use case, I'd highly recommend either an Adventure bike for a lot of favourable reasons. Comfortable ergonomics, good suspensions to tackle the worst of Indian roads, very good rider's triangle for an upright seating position, the versatility of riding in the city or on highways and they tend to age well too.

Since you mentioned you're planning to get it by the end of this year as a reward for your fitness journey, I'd advise you to keep an eye out for a handful of ADV bikes coming out this year:

KTM is already pushing out a diverse set of variants for its Adventure series (both 250 and 390) and we might see an 890 as well.

The Bajaj-Triumph bike is almost ready. We'll have a good bunch of reviews and feedback within months of its launch.

The Himalayan 450 is just around the corner too. I own a 2020 BS6 and an upgraded engine & suspension setup is sure to fix most of its shortcomings.

However, if you aren't too convinced about the ADVs as yet, may I suggest you go take a look at the RE 650s as well especially the new Meteor 650. It's a very comfortable and punchy tourer IMO. A few people from my riding group have bought it and it seems to tackle rough patches on the road pretty well.

Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Rumours suggest that Yamaha might launch the R3 and MT-03 in India in a couple of months from now.

Earlier this month, Yamaha showcased its range of big bikes in India. On display were models like the Yamaha R3, R7, R1M, MT-03, MT-07 and MT-09. This led to speculations that some of these might be launched in the market soon, especially those at the lower end of the price range.

Now, according to a media report, some dealerships have started accepting bookings for the Yamaha R3 and MT-03. The dealers are charging Rs 5,000-20,000 and it said that the bikes are likely to be launched in the next two months.

The Yamaha R3 is a fully-faired bike that will be positioned above the YZF R15. It is powered by a 321cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 42 BHP and 29.5 Nm.

The MT-03 is the naked version of the R3. It uses the same 321cc engine and is expected to compete with the KTM Duke 390. The R3, on the other hand, will rival the KTM RC 390.

Source: Bikewale

Yamaha R3 could make a comeback this year to take on the KTM RC 390 and the Kawasaki Ninja 400.

Yamaha recently showcased its big bike range in India during a dealer meet. On display were models like the Yamaha R3, R7, R1M, MT-03, MT-07 and MT-09.

Reports suggest that Yamaha could introduce these models in India in the coming months. Most likely, these will be imported as completely built units (CBUs).

It seems the Yamaha R3 will be making a comeback this year to take on the KTM RC 390 and the Kawasaki Ninja 400. The bike is powered by a 321cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that makes 42 BHP and 29.5 Nm. The MT-03 is a naked version of the R3, which will compete with the KTM Duke 390.

The Yamaha R7 is a mid-capacity sports bike powered by a 689cc parallel-twin engine producing 72 BHP and 63 Nm. It will compete with the Kawasaki Ninja 650 and the Honda CBR650R. The MT-07 is the naked version of the R7.

The Yamaha R1M is the brand's flagship superbike featuring a 998cc inline 4-cylinder engine that out 197 BHP. On the other hand, the MT-09 uses an 890cc, inline 3-cylinder engine that makes 115 BHP and 93 Nm.

Source: Autocar India

According to recent media reports, the Yamaha MT-03 launch in India is expected to take place during this year's festive season. The MT-03 is essentially a naked motorcycle iteration of the Yamaha R3, which is currently on sale in India.

Yamaha had unveiled the MT-03 at last year's EICMA. It is powered by the same 321 cc, twin cylinder, liquid cooled engine that powers its faired sibling, the R3. This engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and develops 41 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm of torque @ 9,000 rpm.

The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer was earlier reported to be confused whether to bring the MT-03 or the smaller, less powerful MT-25 in the Indian market. But since the faired R3 was already a part of Yamaha's Indian portfolio, the company has reportedly decided to bring its naked version as well.

The Yamaha MT-03 will be brought into India as CKD units from the company's manufacturing plant in Indonesia. It will compete against the Benelli TNT300, the Kawasaki Z250 and the upcoming BMW G310R.

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