Twin cylinder 2020 Yamaha MT-03 announced
The A2 licence class just got a shot in the arm in the form of the Yamaha MT-03, with revised styling and a twin-cylinder engine
THE new 2020 Yamaha MT-03 has been announced, featuring an all-new engine, revised styling, and all-new USD forks and rear shock setup.
Slotting into the Yamaha naked bike lineup between the MT-125 and MT-07, the big news with the 2020 version of A2 licence friendly naked is that new, twin-cylinder engine.
The 321cc parallel-twin boasts a host of high-tech internals, including carburized rods, low-weight forged pistons and Yamaha’s special DiASil (Die-cast Aluminium Cylinder) which is claimed to provide 60% better cooling while being 30% cheaper to produce when compared to a convention item. The new engine produces 41bhp at a peaky 10,750rpm and 29.6Nm at 9000rpm. That means the new Yamaha loses out slightly to KTM’s 390 Duke (43hp) in terms of power, although the lure of a multi-cylinder machine may trump that for some people. For 2020 the new MT-03 also gets a set of sporty USD forks – non-adjustable – and revised rear shock absorber settings.
Other revisions with the Yamaha MT-03 is, of course, the new look that apes that of the bigger MT-09 and MT-10. The new front end features a triple headlight design, with two larger lights sitting either side of a small, centrally mounted LED that we’re assuming is a DRL. The family resemblance doesn’t end there, as the new MT-03 also features chunky side-mounted cool air intakes and can include the MT-09’s distinctive grey with red decals colour scheme.
With a super-low 780mm seat and an all-up weight (including fuel and oil) of just 168kg, the new 2020 Yamaha MT-03 is also a featherweight machine. Making it an ideal choice for new and aspiring riders alike.
The MT-03 will be available in Ice Fluo, Icon Blue, Midnight Black and will be available at Yamaha dealers starting in December 2019.
Pricing as yet is TBC.
Yamaha MT-03 (2020) specs
Engine | |
Engine type | liquid-cooled;4-stroke;DOHC;4-valves |
Displacement | 321 cm³ |
Bore x stroke | 68.0 mm x 44.1 mm |
Compression ratio | 11.2;1 |
Maximum power | 30.9kW (42.0PS) @ 10750 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 29.6Nm 3.0kgf+m) @ 9000 rpm |
Lubrication system | Wet sump |
Clutch Type | Wet Multiple Disc |
Ignition system | TCI |
Starter system | Electric |
Transmission system | Constant Mesh;6-speed |
Final transmission | Chain |
Fuel consumption | 3.81l/100km |
CO2 emission | 89g/km |
Chassis | |
Frame Diamond | |
Front travel | 130 mm |
Caster Angle | 25º |
Trai | l 95mm |
Front suspension system | Telescopic forks, Ø41.0 mm inner tube |
Rear suspension system | Swingarm |
Rear Travel | 125 mm |
Front brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø298 mm |
Rear brake | Hydraulic single disc, Ø220 mm |
Front tyre | 110/70-17M/C (54H) Tubeless |
Rear tyre | 140/70-17M/C (66H) Tubeless |
Remark | EU4 compliant |
Dimensions | |
Overall length | 2090 mm |
Overall width | 755 mm |
Overall height | 1070 mm |
Seat height | 780 mm |
Wheel base | 1380 mm |
Minimum ground | clearance 160 mm |
Wet weight | (including full oil and fuel tank) 168 kg |
Fuel tank capacity | 14L |
Oil tank capacity | 2.40L |