Naked Motorcycles
2025Yamaha MT-03
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The 2025 Yamaha MT-03 is a lightweight naked bike designed for new and returning riders seeking an accessible entry into the middleweight category. Known for its manageable 321cc twin-cylinder engine delivering 42 horsepower and responsive handling, it excels as a nimble urban commuter and weekend canyon carver without intimidating power delivery.
- Capacity
- 321.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 169.2 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 42.0 HP (30.7 kW) @ 10750 RPM
What’s new for the 2025 Yamaha MT-03
vs the 2024| Spec | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds) | not listed |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's designed primarily for commuting, city riding, and learning the fundamentals of naked-sportbike handling and light cornering.
- Built for
- It has a peppy, high-revving twin-cylinder character that rewards spirited throttle use without delivering intimidating power.
- Not ideal for
- It's not the right choice for experienced riders seeking high-speed touring capability, big passenger comfort, or off-road ability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Engine
- Capacity
- 321.0 ccm
- Power
- 42.0 HP (30.7 kW) @ 10750 RPM
- Torque
- 29.6 Nm (3.0 kgf-m) @ 9000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2482 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 68.0 x 44.1 mm
- Compression
- 11.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiplate wet
Performance
- 0-60 mph
- 5.00 seconds
- 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
- 5.40 seconds
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1380 mm
- Overall length
- 2090 mm
- Overall width
- 754 mm
- Overall height
- 1069 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Wet weight
- 169.2 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Oil capacity
- 2.40 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Diamond Tubular
- Front suspension
- KYB inverted forks, Ø37.0 mm inner tube
- Rear suspension
- Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 125 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 95 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 110/70-R17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-R17
Other
- Color options
- Team Yamaha Blue, Ice Storm, Matte Stealth Black
- Comments
- LCD meter provides easy-to-absorb information.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2004 | 2010 | 2015 | 2021 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 660 cc | 660 cc | 321 cc | 321 cc | 321 cc | 321 cc |
| Dry weight | 175 kg | 175 kg | — | 168 kg | — | — |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 805 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L | 15 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha MT-03?
The 2025 Yamaha MT-03 has a Capacity of 321.0 ccm (19.59 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha MT-03 have?
The 2025 Yamaha MT-03 has a Power of 42.0 HP (30.7 kW) @ 10750 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha MT-03 have?
The 2025 Yamaha MT-03 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha MT-03?
The 2025 Yamaha MT-03 has a Torque of 29.6 Nm (3.0 kgf-m or 21.8 ft.lbs) @ 9000 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha MT-03 weigh?
The 2025 Yamaha MT-03 has a Wet weight of 169.2 kg (373.0 pounds).
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