Akrapovic
ExhaustSlip-On Line
Lighter, louder, and the little twin revs like it appreciates it.
€459typical price
Yamahanaked
MT-03
321 cc / 42 hp / 167 kg / 2025
Yamaha MT-03 2025
The gentle introduction to the MT family, built to be unbreakable.
40.2/ 100
Scored within naked, methodology here
€6,899
list price
- power
- 42 hp
- wet weight
- 167 kg
- tank range
- 368 km
The short version
The MT-03 is the approachable one in the A2 naked class: a 780 mm seat, a smooth revvy twin and Yamaha build quality with a 42,000 km valve interval. It has no electronics story to tell, and against the 45 hp singles it feels a step behind on spec.
Where it wins
- Lowest seat height in the class at 780 mm
- 42,000 km valve check intervals keep ownership cheap
- Smooth twin flatters new riders where singles punish
Where it loses
- No traction control, ride modes or TFT at any price
- Needs revs to move; the KTM single out-punches it everywhere below 8000 rpm
Score breakdown
Engine and performance
9.4 / 25Handling and chassis
9.0 / 20Value
3.3 / 20Practicality
7.5 / 15Technology
2.8 / 10Reliability and ownership
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Full specs
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Parallel twin, liquid cooled, DOHC |
| Displacement | 321 cc |
| Power | 42 hp at 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 29.6 Nm at 9,000 rpm |
| Power to weight | 0.25 hp/kg |
| Chassis | |
| Wet weight | 167 kg |
| Front suspension | KYB 37 mm inverted, 130 mm |
| Front adjustability | Preload only |
| Rear suspension | KYB monoshock, 125 mm |
| Rear adjustability | Preload only |
| Front brake | 298 mm, axial 2-piston |
| ABS | Standard ABS |
| Dimensions | |
| Seat height | 780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L |
| Claimed consumption | 3.8 L/100 km |
| Fuel range | 368 km |
| Ownership | |
| Price | €6,899 |
| Service interval | 10,000 km |
| Valve check | 42,000 km |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Equipment | |
| Dash | LCD |
| Ride modes | No |
| Traction control | No |
| Quickshifter | Not available |
| Cruise control | Not available |
| Connectivity | Yes |
Compare the MT-03
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40 hp vs 42 hp / 170 kg vs 167 kg
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45 hp vs 42 hp / 169 kg vs 167 kg
KTM 390 DukevsYamaha MT-03
45 hp vs 42 hp / 165 kg vs 167 kg
Yamaha MT-03vsYamaha MT-07
42 hp vs 73.4 hp / 167 kg vs 184 kg
Honda CB750 HornetvsYamaha MT-03
91.8 hp vs 42 hp / 190 kg vs 167 kg
Parts and upgrades for the MT-03
Upgrades owners actually fit, at typical retail prices. Shop links are affiliate links: buying through them supports the site and costs you nothing extra.
R&G
ProtectionCrash Protectors
The first mod for any commuted MT. Drops happen at 0 km/h.
€92typical price
Puig
StylingSport Screen
Takes the worst of the wind blast off your chest at motorway pace.
€89typical price