Yamaha MT-03 launch in 2018

Yamaha will finally be launching the MT-03 in India. After keeping fans waiting, the YZF-R3 based naked will come to India as the company draws its plans for 2018. The R3 has been almost in a class of its own and had enthusiasts blown away with the level of refinement it came. Now, naked bike fans will also get a dose of this classy twin and the opportunity to own one. The MT-03 is the naked version of the R3, with the same chassis and engine. The tuning of the bike is expected to be slightly different. So what all will the Yamaha MT-03 pack in? Read further to know more

Yamaha MT-03 Launch Date

Yamaha will look at launching the MT-03 by mid-2018. There is possibility of an unveil at the Auto Expo 2018. The MT-03 will be an important launch for the company. It will cater to customers who desire extra performance from their bikes and those who love twin cylinder machines, but want an easy riding bike.

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Yamaha MT-03 Price in India

Yamaha would be assembling the  MT-03 locally. Therefore, pricing is expected to be quite competitive. Well, it will surely not match the KTM Duke 390, as the it is a single cylinder bike, which is completely manufactured in India. The new Yamaha MT-03 will be priced at INR 3.2 lakhs (on-road) approximately. This will bring it in the Kawasaki Z250 category.

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Yamaha MT-03 Design

It terms of looks the MT-03 gets a beefy fuel tank. The bike has a perfect sculpted look that makes its naked look even more appealing. The headlamp is smallish, with a compact cowl surrounding it. The track-inspired riding position seen in the R3 will not make it to this bike, so expect an altered peg-to-handlebar ratio. Speaking of the latter, the clip-ons from the faired sibling understandably get the boot here, with a street friendly, wide, single-piece handlebar replacing it. The chassis is exposed and the tail-lamp shrinks to fit into the classic mould. A slightly upright position will help riders in the city and also use it as a daily commute bike.

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Yamaha MT-03 Engine

The Yamaha MT-03 shares its heart with the fully-faired sibling. The familiar, twin cylinder, 321cc engine from the R3 jumps across and makes itself right at home in the naked environment. Complete with liquid cooling paraphernalia, the engine is expected to be offered in the same state of tune, making 40 bhp and 29.6 Nm torque. Said to weigh about 165 kilogrammes which should put smack bang in ideal street-bike territory, the MT-03 will come with disc brakes all-round.

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Yamaha MT-03 Top Speed

The Yamaha MT-03 will have a top speed of close to 180km/hr. This is because the engine can rev a lot and even the gears will be on the taller side. This will help to enhance the numbers.

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Yamaha MT-03 Mileage

The MT-03 should return about 28 km/l in a mix of city and highway riding. An average fuel efficiency around this much can be expected. As this is a twin cylinder, the mileage will be lower, specially at higher revs. The engine will be easy revving and consuming more fuel, but then even the performance will be better.

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Yamaha MT-03 Dimensions

Yamaha MT-03 Competition

The MT-03 will mainly compete with the likes of the Kawasaki Z250 and the Benelli TNT 300, both proper twin-cylinder machines. However, as a naked street bike, it will also compete with the upcoming BMW G310R, KTM Duke 390 and the Bajaj Dominar 400. Though the latter three will differ in price, the Yamaha MT-03 is expected to appeal to the evolved rider. The smoothness of a twin is addictive, hence those who love this arrangement, will look at buying the MT-03, albeit a higher price tag.