The Yamaha MT-03 is a naked motorcycle of Yamaha’s MT series. The first version, built from 2006 to 2014, had a single-cylinder engine; the model returned in 2016 with a parallel twin based on the YZF-R3.
Yamaha MT-03 at a glance
| Maker | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Class | Naked motorcycle |
| First version | 2006–2014 |
| First engine | single-cylinder, derived from the XT660R |
| Production break | 2015 |
| Second version | from 2016, based on the YZF-R3 |
| Second engine | parallel twin |
| 2019 update | first MT-03 offered in the United States |
| 2020 update | inverted forks, retuned rear suspension |
| 2020 equipment | MT exhaust, LED backlight, new dash, split seat |
Based on one source (English Wikipedia).
History of the Yamaha MT-03
The first MT-03 was produced from 2006 to 2014. Its single-cylinder engine was derived from the XT660R, and the bike was sold as a naked machine with an upright riding position. It was part of Yamaha’s early MT family, which paired strong styling with practical road manners.
After a break in production in 2015, Yamaha reintroduced the MT-03 in 2016. The new model was based on the YZF-R3 sport bike and used a parallel-twin engine instead of the old single. It was sold worldwide, and an update in October 2019 marked the first time an MT-03 was made available in the United States.
The 2020 model, announced in 2019, brought a substantial package of changes. It received differently tuned rear suspension and new inverted forks, an MT-series exhaust, an LED backlight and a revised multi-function instrument panel that was easier to use. The seat was also redesigned as a split unit, and the bike was expected in showrooms in early 2020.
Design and features
- Two engine layouts: a 660 cc single in the first generation, a parallel twin from 2016.
- R3 basis: the second-generation MT-03 shares its platform with the YZF-R3.
- 2020 chassis update: inverted forks and retuned rear suspension.
- Modern details: LED backlight, revised dash and a split seat.
Yamaha MT-03 versions
- MT-03 (2006–2014): single-cylinder version derived from the XT660R.
- MT-03 (2016–2019): parallel-twin model based on the YZF-R3.
- MT-03 (2020–): inverted forks, new exhaust, LED lighting and split seat.
The current MT-03 shares its platform with the YZF-R3, and the first version used the engine of the XTZ 750 family’s 660 cc relative. More models are in the Yamaha collection.
Sources
- Yamaha MT-03, English Wikipedia: generations, engines, 2019 and 2020 updates
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