YAMAHA MT-03

Overview

While the world media is going gaga over the new Yamaha MT-10 that was showcased prior to its official launch at the 2015 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy today, the motorcycle that actually holds a higher importance in the Indian context is the new Yamaha MT-03. The Yamaha MT-03 was showcased to the media in a gala event in Milan and the motorcycles were ridden on stage by Yamaha MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo.

The new Yamaha MT-03 is basically the naked version of the Yamaha YZF-R3 that was launched in India recently. The styling of the Yamaha MT-03 is exactly similar to its 250cc sibling, the Yamaha MT-25. The design language of the Yamaha MT-03 is akin to street bikes with a beefy tank, petite tail lamp, and exposed frame along with sharp and edgy lines that should please the naked bike loyalists. Apart from the design changes, Yamaha boffins have also fine tuned the riding position to better suit to the street bike riding dynamics and seat height is also low at 780mm. The Yamaha MT-03 has dumped the clip-on bars for a more conventional single piece and wide handlebar that will endow the rider with an upright and comfortable riding stance.

The Yamaha MT-03 is powered by the same parallel-twin motor as seen on the Yamaha YZF-R3, good enough for 43PS of peak power and 29.5Nm of peak torque. The powerplant has been mated to a 6-speed transmission. Braking is handled via disc brakes at both ends while ABS is standard (the Yamaha R3 sold in India doesn’t get ABS). The MT-03 employs cast aluminium wheels with a 140/70 rear tyre and 120/70 front. Expect the Yamaha MT-03 to be showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo with a possible launch by late 2016. The Yamaha MT-03 will be brought in via the CKD route to India with a sticker price of under Rs 3 lakh and compete against the likes of the Kawasaki Z250, Benelli TNT300 and the upcoming BMW G301 R.

SPECIFICATIONS:-

GENERAL INFORMATION
Bike Category (cc)	250cc-500cc
Type	Naked
Status	Coming Soon (Expected to be launched in India @ 2016 Auto Expo)
Official Tagline	Embrace the Darkness
Shades/Colors	Matt Silver, Black Metallic, Red Metallic
Frame/Chassis	Diamond
ENGINE, POWER & TORQUE
Displacement	321 cc
Maximum Power	41.4 Bhp @ 10750 rpm
Maximum Torque	29.6 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Engine Description	2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Cooling	Liquid Cooling
Fuel System	Fuel Injection
Ignition	TCI
Lubrication	Wet sump
Compression Ratio	11.2 : 1
Bore	68 mm
Stroke	44.1 mm
Number of Cylinders	2
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox	Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Clutch	Wet, Multiple Disc
Gear Ratios	1st gear - 2.500 (35/14), 2nd gear - 1.824 (31/17), 3rd gear - 1.347 (31/23), 4th gear - 1.086 (25/23), 5th gear - 0.920 (23/25), 6th gear - 0.800 (24/30)
Primary Reduction Ratio	3.043 (70/23)
Secondary Reduction Ratio	3.071 (43/14)
Final transmission	Chain
BRAKES
Front Brake	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear Brake	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Swingarm
Front Wheel Travel	130 mm
Rear Wheel Travel	125 mm

WHEELS & TYRES
Front Tyre	110/70-17M/C 54H (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels
Tubeless Tyres
Alloy Wheels
BATTERY
Battery Type	MF
Capacity	7.0Ah(10HR)
Voltage	12V
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Overall Length	2090 mm
Overall Width	745 mm
Overall Height	1035 mm
Seat Height	780 mm
Ground Clearance	160 mm
Wheelbase	1380 mm
Kerb/Wet Weight	165 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.4 litres
PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE
Mileage (Certified)	24.4 kmpl
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE
Speedometer	Digital
Tachometer	Analog
Trip Meter	Digital
Odometer	Digital
Clock	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Electric Start
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Caster Angle	25º
Trail	95 mm
LIGHTING
Head Light	12V, 60/55W×1