2025 Yamaha MT-03 unveiled globally, may launch in India next year

2025 Yamaha MT-03 unveiled globally, may launch in India next year

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  • The 2025 Yamaha MT-03 now comes with a slipper clutch and new color schemes. There are no other mechanical changes.
No mechanical changes have been made in the 2025 Yamaha MT-03 compared to the current model.

Yamaha has unveiled the 2025 MT-03 in the global markets. Although this does not represent any major changes, the manufacturer has implemented several small modifications to its smallest twin-cylinder sport-naked motorcycle. As of now, Yamaha Motor India has not announced the official launch date of the new MT-03 in the Indian market. However, it can be expected that the new motorcycle may arrive on Indian shores next year.

What has changed in 2025 Yamaha MT-03?

Yamaha has introduced a new Ice Storm color scheme for the MT-03. It definitely looks bold and attracts more attention than the previous colors, making the motorcycle look a little understated.

What features has Yamaha introduced with the 2025 MT-03?

The new MT-03 now comes with a negative LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation via a smartphone application. It can also show incoming call and messaging alerts. Another important feature that Yamaha has introduced for 2025 is the slip-and-assist clutch. This makes the clutch lighter and allows the rider to downshift aggressively on the race track.

2025 Yamaha MT-03
2025 Yamaha MT-03 in new Ice Storm color scheme.

What powers the 2025 Yamaha MT-03?

Powering the 2025 Yamaha MT-03 is the same 321 cc, liquid-cooled parallel twin engine that is tuned to produce 42 bhp of maximum power at 10,750 rpm and a peak torque output of 29.5 Nm at 9,000 rpm. The gearbox on duty is a 6-speed unit.

What are the hardware specifications of the 2025 Yamaha MT-03?

Yamaha uses a diamond frame that is suspended by 37 mm upside down forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. Suspension travel at the front is 130 mm while at the rear is 125 mm. For braking, there is a 298 mm disc at the front and a 220 mm disc at the rear. There is a dual-channel anti-lock braking system on offer. At both ends there are 17-inch alloy wheels measuring 110-section at the front and 140-section at the rear. These are tubeless tyres.

(Read more: Yamaha MT-03 road test review: Worth the wait?)

What is the price of Yamaha MT-03 in India?

Currently Yamaha is selling MT-03 here 4.59 Lakh ex-showroom which is quite expensive considering what it offers. This motorcycle comes to India through CBU route.

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First publication date: 06 Dec 2024, 09:35 AM IST

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MotoGP: Martin maintains lead, Bastianini wins at Misano and Bagnaia's exit improves position

MotoGP: Martin maintains lead, Bastianini wins at Misano and Bagnaia's exit improves position

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By: AFP
, updated on: 23 September 2024, 07:53 am

It was a dreadful end to the weekend for Bagnaia, who set two track records and won Saturday's sprint, but it was a great finish for the Ducati who finished last.

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Martin was initially angered by Bastianini's bold overtake which decided the race but he remains 24 points ahead of his main rival Bagnaia, who crashed out of his 100th MotoGP with seven laps remaining at Misano Adriatico. (Reuters)

Jorge Martin maintained his championship lead after taking advantage of Francesco Bagnaia's crash in the Emilia-Romagna MotoGP, although he was overtaken by Enea Bastianini in the final lap of Sunday's race.

Martin was initially angered by Bastianini's bold overtake which decided the race but he remains 24 points ahead of his main rival Bagnaia, who crashed out of his 100th MotoGP with seven laps remaining at Misano Adriatico.

Martin, the Pramac rider seeking a maiden world title, was forced off the track by Bastianini's move to “knock” Marco Simoncelli off the track, giving Ducati their 100th MotoGP win, and he gestured angrily as he raced to second place.

But the fall of pole-sitter Bagnaia gives him a bigger buffer than expected ahead of next week's Indonesia MotoGP, although he was denied a first grand prix win since the Frenchman in June.

“I saw Enea was coming so I just tried to close the gap. Maybe it was a bit too much because he pushed me off the track so I couldn't get back and yes, maybe later I made some gestures because I was a bit hot,” said Martin.

“I think I was the best and deserved to win, but no matter what, I will try for the next match.”

It was Bastianini's second GP win of the season and the seventh of his career, allowing Bagnaia's Ducati teammate to move 59 points behind Martin with six GP weekends remaining.

“Today's race was unbelievable. I tried with three laps remaining but he slid off the line at turn six,” said the Italian, born in Misano, Rimini.

“When I found a bit of space at turn four I went in and locked down the line. To win today at Misano in front of my friends and the whole team is incredible.”

Marquez's podium present

Marc Marquez took advantage of Bagnaia's crash to take a podium finish, but his bid for a seventh MotoGP title remains on the wane.

Gresini rider Marquez, who will ride alongside Bagnaia in Ducati's factory team next season, is 60 points behind fellow Spanish rider Martin and has fallen behind Bastianini in the overall standings.

“Today I was talking to the team and we said fourth place would have been good for us,” said Marquez, who started seventh on the grid.

“This podium today was a gift for me, because three people were clearly faster than us, but I'm happy.”

Starting from second on the grid, Martin was fastest off the line but was quickly overtaken by Bagnaia at the first set of corners before the Variante del Parco turn.

But Martin was behind Bagnaia from that moment on and took control of the race with a superb overtake on the fourth lap, starting a battle with the two Italians on the Ducati.

Meanwhile, Bagnaia, who had clearly been struggling early in the race and was second to Bastianini, suddenly picked up speed and set two fastest laps in quick succession.

But the crash allowed Martin to continue a thrilling battle with Bastianini, who took the lead with seconds remaining in the race, prompting cheers from the crowd.

It was a dreadful end to the weekend for Bagnaia, who set two track records and won Saturday's sprint, but it was a great finish for Ducati, who claimed the Constructors' Championship, finishing 261 points ahead of KTM.

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First Publication Date: Sep 23, 2024, 07:53 AM IST

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Auto Recap, Sep 21: Full price list of MG Windsor, Lexus LM 350h bookings halted

Auto Recap, Sep 21: Full price list of MG Windsor, Lexus LM 350h bookings halted

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By: HT Auto Desk
, updated on: 22 September 2024, 08:29 am

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HT Auto provides instant updates on important happenings in the automotive sector in India and around the world. In view of the many recent changes in the automotive industry, below is a brief account of the major developments that took place on Saturday, September 21.

MG Windsor EV full price revealed

JSW MG Motor India has announced the full price list of the new Windsor EV and its range starts from from Rs 13.50 lakh to Rs 13.50 lakh ₹ 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom) The ex-showroom prices include the cost of the battery, which is why the base Excite variant is priced at ₹ 15.50 lakh. 13.50 lakh, ₹ 3.5 lakh more with fixed battery compared to battery rental option, which is available at retail price 10 lakh for the same edition and Rs. Fare cost is ₹3.5 per km.

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Ultraviolent F99 Electric Factory Racing Platform Revealed in India

Ultraviolet Automotive has showcased the F99 factory racing platform in India, almost a year after it was globally unveiled at EICMA 2023 in November last year. Ultraviolet Automotive has followed the theme of 'Design in India, Design for the World' for the development of its factory racing platform, which serves as a test-bed for its upcoming offerings. The F99 has been conceived, designed and engineered from the ground up in Bengaluru and the electric bike maker is calling it 'India's first superbike'.

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Bookings for the Lexus LM 350h have been temporarily halted. MPV worth 2 crores sold

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Lexus India has announced that it is temporarily halting bookings of the LM 350h luxury MPV in the country. The automaker revealed that it has seen tremendous demand for the new Lexus LM 350h and has had to halt bookings to fulfil existing orders amid ongoing supply challenges. Bookings have been halted from September 21, 2024 and the company said it is trying its best to resume bookings as soon as possible.

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First Publication Date: September 22, 2024, 08:29 AM IST

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Yamaha YZF-R3 & MT-03 initial impressions: Motorcycles for purists

Yamaha YZF-R3 & MT-03 initial impressions: Motorcycles for purists

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Yamaha Motor India was once known for being a brand that wanted to sell motorcycles that enthusiasts would want. The manufacturer used to sell the YZF-R3 but it was then discontinued when the BS6 emission norms came into effect. Since then things have been slow and cold. However, earlier this year, Yamaha announced that they would be launching the YZF-R3 and MT-03 in the Indian market. This sparked a lot of hype around the brand once again. So, when Yamaha invited us for a few laps of both motorcycles on the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), we could not say no.

By: Paarth Khatri
| Updated on: 20 Dec 2023, 17:57 PM

The MT-03 and R3 use the same underpinnings.

It is important to note that we only rode both motorcycles for just 15 minutes which is 4 laps of the race track. So, these are only our initial impressions and not a full review.

Yamaha R3 and MT-03: Looks and ergonomics

Yamaha R3 Yamaha MT-03
Both motorcycles look quite impressive and high quality.

In terms of looks not much has changed since the last time, the R3 was on sale in the Indian market. It now comes with all LED lighting, a fairing and a design that is inspired by its elder siblings. The golden forks do add a bit of character and premiumness to the looks of the motorcycle. Being a sportbike, the R3 comes with slightly rear-set footpegs and clip-on handlebars. Having said that, the ergonomics are not as committed as one would imagine. In fact, they are more accommodating than the R-15 which was quite surprising for me.

Then there is the MT-03 which has a transformer-like front-face and looks like a larger version of the MT-15. The motorcycle just gets twin slim LED Daytime Running Lamps and a projector headlamp. The one thing that is a bit of an eyesore is the fact that the horn is placed right below the headlamp. Being a naked streetfighter, the riding triangle on the MT-03 is more upright and comfortable than the R3. However, because there is no fairing, the wind blast on the MT is a lot more than the R3.

Yamaha R3 and MT-03: Smooth engine

Yamaha R3
The ergonomics of the R3 are more accommodating than the R15.

Both motorcycles are powered by a 321 cc, parallel-twin engine that is very smooth and delivers power in a very linear fashion. The engine dishes out 41 bhp at 10,750 rpm and a peak torque of 29.5 Nm at 9,000 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox which unfortunately does not get a slip-and-assist clutch. Because of this, under aggressive downshifting, the rear would start to hop. Moreover, the gearbox would get stuck while shifting from 4th to 5th and then from 5th to 6th. The engine can pull cleanly even at higher gears and slow speeds and speaking of speeds, it can stay all day long at 100 kmph doing 6,000 rpm. We were able to clock a top speed of around 172 kmph on the R3 whereas the MT-03 did 169 kmph.

Yamaha R3 and MT-03: Features

Yamaha MT-03
The MT-03 looks striking. The only eye sore is the placement of the horn which is directly below the projector headlamp.

There are no fancy features on the R3 and MT-03. It just comes with a digital instrument cluster that shows various information including a temperature gauge and a gear position indicator. There is no Bluetooth connectivity or USB port to charge mobile devices. Fortunately, the motorcycles do come with all LED lighting and dual-channel ABS.

Yamaha R3 and MT-03: Who should get one?

Well, this is where things get a bit interesting. Yes, people have been waiting for these motorcycles for a long time now but Yamaha is bringing them to India through the CBU route. What this means is that they are priced high. The MT-03 costs ₹4.60 lakh whereas the R3 is priced at ₹4.65 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom. The recently launched Aprilia RS 457 is priced at ₹4.1 lakh ex-showroom and it does look more exotic, offers more features and is more powerful as well. But, if you are a purist, someone who just wants a pure basic motorcycle without any of the fancy features then your heart will deviate towards Yamaha’s motorcycles.

First Published Date: 20 Dec 2023, 17:57 PM IST


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Yamaha R3 and MT-03 launched in India, likely to light up sub-400cc bike market

Yamaha R3 and MT-03 launched in India, likely to light up sub-400cc bike market

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Yamaha Motor India has finally launched the R3 and the MT-03 in the Indian market. They are priced at ₹4.65 lakh and ₹4.60 lakh respectively. Both prices are ex-showroom and the motorcycles will be sold through Yamaha’s Blue Square dealerships. As of now, the motorcycles come to India as a Completely Built Unit and it is expected that the manufacturer might drop the price if the demand is high enough for them to use the Completely Knocked Down route.

By: Paarth Khatri
| Updated on: 15 Dec 2023, 18:28 PM

The Yamaha R3 and the MT-03 come into the Indian market via the import route.

At this price, the motorcycles are quite expensive. For reference, the KTM 390 Duke costs ₹3.11 lakh ex-showroom and the recently launched Aprilia RS 457 is priced at ₹4.10 lakh ex-showroom. Because of the pricing, the Aprilia now seems more value for money as it will have more exclusivity factor and comes with more electronic aids as well.

Both motorcycles share the same 321 cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine that produces 41.4 bhp of peak power at 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm of maximum torque at 9,000 rpm. The engine is very smooth but because of its high-revving engine, the rider would need to twist the throttle in case he or she needs to exploit that power. Having said that, the engine is also tractable and does 100 kmph at 6,000 rpm without any vibrations.

Yamaha is using a 6-speed gearbox for the engine. Unfortunately, there is no slip-and-assist clutch on offer because of which under aggressive downshifting the rear does start to hop. Having said that the gearbox is quite smooth for the most part.

Also Read : IBW 2023: Aprilia RS 457 launched at ₹4.10 lakh in India

The R3 and the MT-03 are quite basic in terms of features. There is no traction control, riding modes or Bluetooth connectivity. The motorcycles only get a dual-channel ABS, all LED lighting and a digital instrument cluster that only shows basic information.

First Published Date: 15 Dec 2023, 15:15 PM IST


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