Yamaha has unveiled the 2025 R3 Yamaha MT-03 motorcycles internationally, presenting them as menacing and revealing changes to make them more appealing. Yamaha’s MT-03, the naked version of the R3, will be brought to the market in 2024 via the CBU route, raising concerns about its ability to command a premium and bring value in a market where localization is increasingly prevalent.
Yamaha MT-03 Updated Features
The 2025 YamahaMT-03 is a more aggressive motorcycle with a new front end that aligns with Yamaha’s new design language, previously seen on the Yamaha R9. YamahaMT-03 features a single LED projector headlight in the center and twin LED DRLs on either side, enhancing its sporty appeal.
The front facia also includes integrated winglets, reportedly increasing downforce. Yamaha has reduced the seat and side panels’ width, making the motorcycle more accessible. The R3 also features an LCD instrument console with smartphone connectivity via Yamaha’s MyRide app, allowing for call/SMS alerts, texts, and email notifications.
2025 Yamaha MT-03 Design Update
- Centrally mounted LED headlight with aggressive LED DRLs.
- Same LCD instrument cluster as 2025 R3, with similar features.
- Powers the same engine as R3, mechanically unchanged.
Yamaha MT-03 Best Agronomics For Short Riders
The MT-03 motorcycle is comfortable for short riders, but the front seat is low and scooped out, making it ideal for climbs. The passenger seat is slightly high, making it difficult to climb. The seat is adequately padded and prevents saddle soreness. The tank is well-sculpted and broader than the R3, but the rider wishes for more room to move around.
Yamaha MT-03 Powerful Engine
The Yamaha MT-03 is a bike with a similar engine to the Yamaha R3, which enjoys revving to the redline. Its progressive brakes are not powerful but can be intrusive under hard riding. The suspension is similar to the R3 but feels unsettled on uneven cement roads and loses composure over mid-corner bumps. The MT-03 is a great choice for hard riding, especially with an aftermarket exhaust. The motor is a favorite feature of the MT-03, making it a great choice for twisty roads.
Yamaha MT-03 Mileage
If we talk about the mileage of the MT-03 is expecting similar fuel efficiency figures to the R3, it has a 25km/l city engine and 37kpl highway. Despite its capabilities, it doesn’t match the handling expected from the latest sporty naked motorcycles.
Yamaha MT-03 EMI Plan
Yamaha MT-03 EMI Plan detailed breakdown
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹3,50,000 (approx., depending on the location) |
| Down Payment | ₹50,000 |
| Loan Amount | ₹3,00,000 |
| Interest Rate | 9.5% per annum (may vary by lender) |
| EMI Tenure | 3 Years (36 months) |
| Monthly EMI | ₹9,600 (approx., depending on the final interest rate and down payment) |
| Total Interest Payable | ₹48,000 (approx., over the loan tenure) |
| Processing Fee | ₹3,000 (varies by lender) |
| Total Amount Payable | ₹3,98,000 (loan + interest + processing fee) |
Yamaha MT-03 New Model Launch Date
The Yamaha MT-03 is priced at Rs 4,64,900 in Delhi. The 2025 models are expected to be priced slightly higher, with their arrival in India in mid-2025. These models will compete with the Aprilia RS 457, KTM 390 Duke, and Aprilia Tuono 457.
