2016 Yamaha MT-03 / FZ-03

Make Model	Yamaha MT-03 / FZ-03
Year	2016 - 17
Engine	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity	321 cc / 19.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	68.0 x 44.1mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Induction	Electronic Fuel Injection
Lubrication	Wet sump
Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starting	Electric
Max Power	30.9 kW 41.4 hp @ 10750 rpm
Max Torque	29.6 Nm / 22 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Transmission	Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Delta box
Front Suspension	41mm KYB® telescopic fork;
Front Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension	KYB® single shock
Rear Wheel Travel	124.4 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes	Single 298mm disc
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc
Front Tyre	110/70-17M/C 54H
Rear Tyre	140/70-17M/C 66H 5.1 in of trave
Caster	25º
Trail	93.9 mm / 3.7 in
Dimension	Length 2090.4 mm / 82.3 in Width 718.8 mm / 28.3 in Height 1 133 mm / 40.7 in
Wheelbase	1379.2 mm / 54.3 in
Seat Height	779.7 mm / 30.7 in
Ground Clearance	160 mm / 6.2 in
Wet Weight	167 kg / 370 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 Litres / 3.7 gal

The Yamaha MT-03 marks the firm’s latest addition to the hugely popular and successful MT family. In a bid to attract newer riders and A2 licence holders Yamaha released the YZF-R3 back in 2015 and now the firm has redesigned the sportsbike and turned it into the MT-03.

The engine, chassis and wheels all remain exactly the same as the YZF-R3. The only changes are in the styling and a small ergonomic tweak. The MT-03 does away with the sports bike fairings and gets a standard MT headlight complete with LEDs (both front and rear), mini headlight cowl and a short, sharp tail unit.

The YZF-R3’s clip-ons have been ditched in favour of a standard handlebar, which is now 39mm higher, 19mm closer and 40mm wider than before making the riding position more upright and comfortable. The seat height remains the same at 780mm, And that’s about it as far as changes go.

All the R3’s fantastic qualities get passed onto the MT-03. It has all the benefits of a lightweight machine in a fun and engaging big-boy chassis, coupled with an incredibly flexible and free-revving engine. The 321cc parallel-twin motor won’t lash out at new riders with eager wrists and it won’t complain if more experienced hands grab it by the scruff of the neck to see what it’s made off.