Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2024 Yamaha MT-03: DARK BLAST.
Introducing the new 2024 Yamaha MT-03…
Yamaha’s MT models are amongst Europe’s top-selling bikes. There’s the MT-03 with serious street presence and iconic looks inspired by the larger MTs featuring a predatory twin-eye face along with upside-down forks, LCD instruments and a sophisticated 2-cylinder engine.
With their naked bodywork, agile handling and exciting torque-rich performance, Yamaha’s Hyper Naked models give you aggressive looks with a thrilling ride. Featuring forceful styling with performance focused technology, the MT-03 combines big bike status with lightweight versatility.
Inspired by Yamaha’s larger Hyper Nakeds, the aggressive look is more MT than ever. Its predatory twin-eye face projects the moodiest stare, and upside-down forks and a wide-shouldered fuel tank underline the dynamic MT family look to make this the ultimate 300!
But what really makes this lightweight Hyper Naked so attractive and desirable is the fact that it’s built with pure MT DNA which means that every ride is a thrilling and addictive experience. You’ll want to get out and ride whenever you can. Because this bike just loves to be ridden.
The radical face features dual slant-eye position lights and a compact LED headlight that make this one of the coolest looking bikes in its category – and with its mass forward bodywork and fighter-jet style air scoops, this high-tech 300 is ready to punch above its weight.
A wide tank cover and optimal ergonomics enable you to t snugly into the bike for a superbly comfortable ride – and to reinforce the big bike look and feel, the MT-03 is equipped with 37 mm upside-down forks for outstanding handling performance. Never before has a 300 offered you so much.
Yamaha’s Hyper Naked bikes are built to thrill. With their muscular styling and adrenaline charged performance, the top-selling MT models have stolen the hearts and minds of riders all over Europe.
And there’s the MT-03 that comes with a high speci cation and serious street presence.
Inspired by Yamaha’s larger Hyper Nakeds, the aggressive look is more MT than ever. Its predatory twin-eye face projects the moodiest stare, and upside-down forks and a wide-shouldered fuel tank underline the dynamic MT family look to make this the ultimate 300!
But what really makes this lightweight Hyper Naked so attractive and desirable is the fact that it’s built with pure MT DNA which means that every ride is a thrilling and addictive experience. You’ll want to get out and ride whenever you can. Because this bike just loves to be ridden.
2024 Yamaha MT-03 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- Dynamic mass-forward body design
- Sophisticated EURO5 torque-rich 2-cylinder engine
- Dual eye positions lights; LED headlight
- Aggressive MT design
- 37mm upside-down front forks
- Stylish LCD instruments
- Lightweight LED ashers
- Ergonomic and agile riding position
- High quality look and authentic MT feel
- Long swingarm with optimal shock settings
- Lightweight diamond frame
Smooth & Easy To Ride Power Delivery
This 321cc liquid-cooled two-cylinder engine features lightweight forged pistons and carburized connecting rods, delivering easy to manage power in the low rpm range with strong high rpm power. The extremely light clutch feeling makes the MT-03 even more fun in the city, while its offset cylinders and advanced fuel injection system ensures smooth throttle response.
Dual Position Lights with Singular LED Headlight
The dynamic MT-03 looks cool with its dual angled position lights that emphasize its aggressive big-bike looks. A single compact and powerful LED headlight burns a hole through the darkness to light up the road ahead.
Aggressive Next-Gen MT Design
There’s absolutely no mistaking that the MT-03 is a member of Yamaha’s legendary Hyper Naked family. With its aggressive front light assembly as well as bold air scoops and a sculpted fuel tank, the MT-03 gives you the chance to become a true Master of Torque and experience the most dynamic ride in the class.
37mm KYB® Inverted Front Fork
The MT-03’s serious big-bike specification is underlined with the addition of an inverted KYB® front fork. Equipped with 37mm tubes and a cast aluminum upper triple clamp, the front end reinforces the bike’s high-specification and delivers a confident and smooth ride during braking, acceleration and cornering.
Hyper Naked
A decade ago Yamaha took inspiration from Tokyo’s underground biker movement – the Dark Side of Japan – and created the original MT-09. And ever since that day Yamaha’s Hyper Naked models have dominated their environment. With their athletic bodywork, supersport-inspired engine and chassis designs and advanced electronic technologies, the aggressively styled MT range is the ultimate statement of intent that enables motorcyclists of all ages and experience levels to get a real taste of the Dark Side of Japan.
2024 Yamaha MT-03 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Engine
Potent Twin-Cylinder Powerplant
Yamaha’s 321cc liquid-cooled, inline two-cylinder engine delivers excellent power and performance throughout the rpm range. With a 180-degree crank design and integrated counterbalancer, the layout minimizes vibrations for a smooth, refined engine character.
Smooth & Useable Power
With double overhead cams (DOHC) and four-valve cylinder heads, the MT-03 engine provides easy-to-manage power at low rpms with strong rpm power—ultimately delivering an exciting ride with a broad spread of power.
Six-Speed Transmission
A smooth-shifting six-speed gearbox ensures the rider always has the right ratio, whether riding through tight city streets or on the open highway.
Modern Fuel Injection
Downdraft induction fuel injection system provides easy starting, excellent fuel economy, and responsive performance in all conditions.
Advanced Cylinder Construction
Yamaha’s unique DiASil—a high-silicon aluminum alloy—is used in the cylinders to ensure excellent heat dissipation. An innovative offset cylinder design helps reduce friction and provides better efficiency, quicker response and great overall engine performance.
Strong & Lightweight Forged Pistons
Forged aluminum pistons—the same technology in the MT-10—contributes to reduced power loss and lower vibration levels. This design results in minimized vibrations and smooth running, even at high rpm.
Compact Exhaust System
The short muffler design features modern styling and helps to centralize mass, improving agility for ultra-responsive handling.
Chassis/Suspension
Inverted KYB® Front Fork
The MT-03 features an inverted KYB® fork with optimized spring and damping settings, delivering more solid handling when compared to motorcycles using conventional front forks.
Monocross Rear Shock
The seven-step preload adjustable single-shock design is tuned to strike a balance between ride comfort and sporty performance with capability across a wide range of uses, from urban commuting to extended rides into the twisty canyons.
Long Swingarm
The MT-03 is equipped with a 22.6-inch long asymmetrical swingarm that provides a planted ride during braking, cornering and acceleration.
Potent Braking with Standard ABS
The 298mm floating-mount front disc brake ensures excellent stopping power, supported by a 220mm rear disc. The MT-03 ABS model also features an anti-lock braking system to boost rider confidence and prevent wheel lock-ups in reduced-traction conditions.
Lightweight Diamond Frame
The compact diamond-type tubular frame’s combination of low weight and immense strength gives you neutral handling and easy maneuverability in traffic. With its inverted front fork and rear shock with complementing settings, the MT-03 is ready to carve through the twisties and get your adrenaline flowing!
Additional Features
Stylish LED Turn Signals
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) elements are used for both the front and rear turn signals. Not only do LEDs offer long life with minimal power draw, they provide brilliant illumination for confidence and visibility, during the day or night. The MT-03’s dynamic appearance is reinforced by the LED signals that perfectly complement the bike’s aggressive looks.
Dynamic Mass Forward Design
Yamaha’s Hyper Naked bikes are instantly recognizable thanks to their aggressive and powerful design. A sculpted fuel tank cover is designed to fit snugly with the rider while the lightweight air scoops enhance the look and feel of the mass-forward body design and highlight the dynamic MT family look.
Ergonomic Riding Position
With its compact body and low 30.7-inch seat height, the MT-03 is a joy to ride whether you’re escaping traffic or having a blast out on the open road. Behind the aggressive bodywork, a specially sculpted knee area and fuel tank cover work with the high-mounted handlebars to provide an agile and ergonomic riding position.
Digital LCD Instrumentation
To match the MT-03 Hyper Naked’s radical looks, Yamaha has fitted a stylish LCD meter that provides easy-to-absorb information.
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) shown. Does not include tax, title, prep or destination charges. Actual prices set by dealer.
**Fuel Economy is estimated.
***Wet weight includes the vehicle with all standard equipment and all fluids, including oil, coolant (as applicable) and a full tank of fuel. It does not include the weight of options or accessories. Wet weight is useful in making real-world comparisons with other models.
Torque-rich 321cc 2-cylinder engine
This sophisticated 321cc liquid-cooled 2-cylinder engine features lightweight forged pistons with carburized con rods that deliver thrilling torque-rich performance. The extremely light clutch feeling makes the MT-03 even more fun in the city, and an advanced fuel injection system ensures instant throttle response with eco-friendly performance.
Dual eye positions lights; LED headlight
This dynamic MT-03 looks cooler than ever with its dual slant-eye position lights that emphasise its moody and aggressive big-bike looks. And for excellent night-time visibility there’s a powerful centrally mounted LED headlight that burns a hole through the darkness to light up the road ahead.
Aggressive MT design
There’s absolutely no mistaking that this MT-03 is a full member of Yamaha’s legendary Hyper Naked family. With its aggressive front light assembly as well as bold air scoops and a sculpted fuel tank, the MT-03 gives you the chance to become a true Master of Torque and experience the most dynamic ride in the A2 class.
37mm upside-down front forks
The MT-03’s serious big-bike specification is underlined with the addition of upside-down front forks. Equipped with flex-resistant 37 mm tubes and a cast aluminium upper triple clamp, the front end reinforces the bike’s high-specification and delivers a confident and smooth ride during braking, acceleration and cornering.
LCD instruments
To match this premium Hyper Naked’s radical looks and class-leading specification, Yamaha has fitted state-of-the-art instrumentation. Featuring a stylish LCD meter with data, this meter panel provides easy-to-absorb information.
Lightweight LED flashers
The MT-03’s dynamic appearance is reinforced by the LED flashers that perfectly complement the bike’s aggressive looks.
Dynamic mass-forward body design
Yamaha’s best-selling Hyper Naked bikes are instantly recognizable thanks to their athletic stance and muscular naked bodywork. The sculpted fuel tank cover is designed to fit snugly with the rider, while the lightweight air scoops enhance the look and feel of the mass-forward body design and highlight the dynamic MT family look.
Ergonomic riding position
With its compact body and low 780mm seat height, the MT-03 is a joy to ride whether you’re escaping traffic or having a blast on an open road. Featuring a wide upper section and incorporating a specially sculpted knee area, the fuel tank cover and high-mounted handlebars give an agile and ergonomic riding position.
High quality MT family look and feel
As soon as you get on the MT-03 you’ll appreciate its high overall specification as well as the natural upright riding position and feeling of quality. With its cast aluminium upper triple clamp and LCD meter, you’ll soon see that this is one of the most desirable A2-licence models that comes with a genuine big bike look and feel as standard.
Long swingarm with optimal shock settings
The MT-03 is equipped with a 573 mm long asymmetrical swingarm that gives a stable ride during braking, cornering and acceleration – and for an even better quality ride the rear shock features optimal pre-load and damping settings.
Lightweight diamond frame
The compact diamond-type tubular frame combines low weight with immense strength, to give you neutral handling and easy maneuverability in traffic. And with its upside down forks and optimal rear shock settings, the MT-03 is ready to carve through the twisties and get your adrenaline flowing!
2024 Yamaha MT-03 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $ 4999 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $6599 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £6105 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
ENGINE
Engine Type 321cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 4 valves
Bore x Stroke 68.0mm × 44.1mm
Compression Ratio 11.2:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel injection
Transmission Constant mesh 6-speed; wet multiplate clutch
Final Drive Chain
Fuel Capacity 3.7 gal
CHASSIS
Suspension/Front 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel
Brakes/Front Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS
Brakes/Rear Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS
Tires/Front 110/70R17
Tires/Rear 140/70R17
DIMENSIONS
LxWxH 82.3 in x 29.7 in x 42.1 in
Seat Height 30.7 in
Wheelbase 54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 25°
Trail 3.7 in
Max. Ground Clearance 6.3 in
Fuel Capacity 3.7 gal
Fuel Economy** 56 mpg
Wet Weight*** 373 lb
OTHER
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
2024 Yamaha MT-03 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
ENGINE
Engine Type 321cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 4 valves
Bore x Stroke 68.0mm × 44.1mm
Compression Ratio 11.2:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel injection
Transmission Constant mesh 6-speed; wet multiplate clutch
Final Drive Chain
Fuel Capacity 3.7 gal
CHASSIS
Suspension/Front 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1-in travel
Suspension/Rear Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9-in travel
Brakes/Front Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS
Brakes/Rear Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS
Tires/Front 110/70R17
Tires/Rear 140/70R17
DIMENSIONS
LxWxH 82.3 in x 29.7 in x 42.1 in
Seat Height 30.7 in
Wheelbase 54.3 in
Rake (Caster Angle) 25°
Trail 3.7 in
Max. Ground Clearance 6.3 in
Fuel Capacity 3.7 gal
Fuel Economy** 56 mpg
Wet Weight*** 373 lb
OTHER
Warranty 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
2024 Yamaha MT-03 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Engine type 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Displacement 321 cc
Bore x stroke 68,0 mm x 44,1 mm
Compression ratio 11,2 : 1
Maximum power 30,9 kW (42,0 PS) @ 10.750 rpm
Maximum torque 29,6 Nm (3,0 kg-m) @ 9.000 rpm
Lubrication system Wet sump
Clutch type Wet, Multiple Disc
Ignition system TCI
Starter system Electric
Transmission system Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission Chain
Fuel consumption 4,1 L/100 km
CO2 emission 94 g/km
Fuel system Electronic Fuel Injection
Chassis
Frame Diamond
Caster angle 25º
Trail 95 mm
Front suspension system Telescopic forks, Ø37,0 mm inner tube
Rear suspension system Swingarm
Front travel 130 mm
Rear travel 125 mm
Front brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm
Front tyre 110/70-17M/C (54H) Tubeless
Rear tyre 140/70-17M/C (66H) Tubeless
Dimensions
Overall length 2.090 mm
Overall width 755 mm
Overall height 1.070 mm
Seat height 780 mm
Wheel base 1.380 mm
Minimum ground clearance 160 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 168 kg
Fuel tank capacity 14 L
Oil tank capacity 2,40 L
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