Yamaha MT-03 specifications
Yamaha · Hyper Naked
BikeWale says it accommodated the riding position by keeping the elbows slightly out and holding the handlebar toward the edge, and concludes that if the purchase fits the budget and you want a reliable, performance-oriented, purist's motorcycle, the MT-03 is a good choice, and says an exorbitant asking price needs more than a feel-good factor to justify it. Moto Planet says the MT-03 makes most sense for A2 license riders, newer riders who want confidence without boredom and experienced riders who know that fun on real roads is not only about peak horsepower.
It puts the bike at 41.4 bhp, comfortably within the A2 license limit, and says the Honda CB300R has lightweight charm and classy styling but the Yamaha is the more rounded all-rounder with a twin-cylinder engine.
Yamaha MT-03
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | 321cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC inline twin-cylinder; 4-valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 321cc |
| Bore x stroke | 68.0x44.1 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection |
| Transmission | 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch; with Assist & Slipper clutch |
| Front suspension | 37mm KYB® inverted fork |
| Front suspension travel | 5.1 in |
| Rear suspension | Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension travel | 4.9 in |
| Front brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS |
| Seat height | 30.7 in |
| Wet weight | 373 lb |
| Wheelbase | 54.3 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 25° |
| Trail | 3.7 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 gal |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in |
| Fuel economy (estimated) | 62 mpg |
| Starting MSRP | $4,999 |
| Destination charge | $650 |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Front tire | 110/70R17 |
| Rear tire | 140/70R17 |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Length x width x height | 82.3x29.7x42.1 in |
The MT-03 weighs 373 lb with a 30.7 in seat, the lowest in the MT line, and has a 54.3 in wheelbase and 25.0 degrees of rake. The engine has a bore and stroke of 68.0 x 44.1 mm and 11.2:1 compression. The 37 mm KYB inverted fork has 5.1 in of travel and the rear shock has 4.9 in with seven-step preload adjustment.
The MT-03 is a first big bike for a new rider, and a second bike for someone who wants a light, cheap and fun machine. It costs $3,600 less than the MT-07, and against Kawasaki's Z500 at $5,699 it is $700 cheaper. Those bigger machines have more power, but the MT-03's weight and price are what a new rider should compare.
How it compares in size with the bigger MTs
Set beside its siblings, the MT-03 is 82.3 in long, 29.7 in wide and 42.1 in tall. It is the lightest MT at 373 lb, 30 lb lighter than the MT-07 and 94 lb lighter than the MT-10, and it is the only one with a single front disc. It shares the 3.7 gal tank size of the MT-07 and MT-09 and returns the best economy in the line at 62 mpg.
That combination, low seat, light weight and a real range, is why it is often the first bike a new rider buys. Yamaha covers it with a one-year limited factory warranty.
MT-03 against the Z500 and Z650
Kawasaki's Z500 is the closest in size and price, and the Z650 is the larger step up. Compare the price and weight columns.
Yamaha MT-03 — specification referenceYamaha · Naked
The 2026 Yamaha MT-03 is Yamaha's small naked: a 321cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline twin with four valves per cylinder and a six-speed gearbox with an assist-and-slipper clutch. At $4,999 plus destination it is the cheapest MT, and Yamaha rates it at 62 mpg.
- Model-year range
- 2022–2025
- Compared editions
- 3
- Specification entries
- 22
- Entries that differ
- 4
- Engine Type
- 321cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 4 valves; 321cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 4 valves; 321cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC inline twin-cylinder; 4-valves per cylinder.
- Bore x Stroke
- 68.0mm × 44.1mm; 68.0mm × 44.1mm; 68.0mm x 44.1mm.
- Transmission
- Constant mesh 6-speed; wet multiplate clutch; Constant mesh 6-speed; wet multiplate clutch; 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch; with Assist & Slipper clutch.
2026 Yamaha MT-03 recalls; The 2 NHTSA campaigns also cover the YZF-R3 , whose page lists them.
2026 Yamaha MT-03 questions
Is the Yamaha MT-03 good for beginners?
Moto Planet says the MT-03 makes most sense for A2 license riders and newer riders who want confidence without boredom. It has a 30.7 in seat and weighs 373 lb.
How much power does the Yamaha MT-03 make?
Moto Planet gives 41.4 bhp for the UK version, within A2 limits. Yamaha lists the US bike as a 321cc twin, and it returns about 62 mpg.
The MT-03 weighs 373 lb with a 30.7 in seat, the lowest in the MT line, and has a 54.3 in wheelbase and 25.0 degrees of rake. The engine has a bore and stroke of 68.0 x 44.1 mm and 11.2:1 compression. The 37 mm KYB inverted fork has 5.1 in of travel and the rear shock has 4.9 in with seven-step preload adjustment.
It has a single 298 mm front disc with ABS and a 220 mm rear disc, on 110/70 and 140/70 tires. Ground clearance is 6.3 in, the highest of the MT models, and the 62 mpg rating gives a range of about 230 miles from 3.7 gal.