2023 Yamaha MT03 Full Ride and Review

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:35 Sound Check
3:00 First Impressions
4:00 Throttle/Engine Performance
5:28 Fit/Ergonomics
6:50 Look
7:15 Cockpit
8:13 vs. R3
9:44 vs. Other Bikes
11:47 Braking System
12:54 Is It Enough for Beginners?
13:54 Twisties
17:33 Shifting
19:48 Functionality for Beginners
20:49 Slow Speed Maneuvers
23:10 0-60
23:37 Highway Performance
26:52 Final Verdict/Rating

[@TheBloodgaze]

bought my 2021 MT-03 last year used with 1200 miles for $3400. I will never trade it or sell it for any less. It is worth so much more than that with how capable that bike is. I kept it for teaching family and commuting.

[@nihonkokusai]

Its a good commuter bike, its running fun after 9000rpm. 3400? Id go 4k

[@sorehary9851]

Trust me this beginner bike will blow your mind, i used it daily

[@WallyST675]

I hope you mean for a beginner

[@1sttimegunowner]

Yea compared to the duke 390 that bike sucks

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

​@@1sttimegunownerboth are good

[@galactichotboi5089]

You should ride a VFR800….. or any 600 and you won’t think so

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

@@galactichotboi5089 no shit they're faster than a 300

[@reedbernstein9354]

I had an MT09 in California. I loved it with all my heart. Now I have a 2016 MT03. It came with very low mileage like 5000 kilometers. I live in Thailand now and the MT-03 is nearly perfect for this area. I just whipped around the mountains of Northern Thailand for 6 days and covered about 1200 kilometers. It road like a dream. Do I wish I had a more powerful motorcycle? Yes. Do I think about it when I ride the MT03? Nah…

[@thomasauslander3757]

สนุกกับการขี่ของคุณ

[@frost6916]

I'm still young, and I'm going to start an internship at a hospital in February, I'm going to save my money to buy my MT-03 in the future

[@Dinguscat-qd8sg]

Good luck bro! I hope you get to that MT-03!

[@rgtmoto]

I love the MT-03 so fucking smooth, approachable and honestly just raw feeling in terms of shifting and all that, you feel everything on it in my opinion. Had it for about 8 months and put almost 7k miles on it, It's a great bike, cheap, reliable and just overall agreat bike to have in ur garage. no complaints whatsoever. Love it, I'm 6'3 and feel pretty comfortable on it. i don't race it, just commute and go on some spirited twisty rides every so often but that's what it's made for in my opinion

[@kardeepakb]

Mt -03 or ktm 390? Do you feel any vibrations on the handlebar?

[@rgtmoto]

yamaha for me, ktm reliabilty is iffy from what I've heard but i like the mt03, and no not really, its a very smooth bike especially since its so light but its not bad at 60 mph and cruising@@kardeepakb

[@kardeepakb]

@@rgtmoto how about vibrations at 80-90mph? Yamaha will finally launch mt-03 in India at a much higher price than ktm 390 which is locally manufactured. I preferred mt since its smooth according to many reviews. Can you confirm this?

[@rgtmoto]

i mean with me on it i can barely hit 100 mph. not that type of rider but considering how light it is its stable at around 90 as long as u have smooth inputs @@kardeepakb

[@javiersolis2993]

I'm 6'3 as well. Is it really comfortable for long periods of time? Isn't it too low as well?

[@mt03adventures]

I just got mine 3 days ago, already put 80 miles in it and I can not be happier as a beginner rider ❤

[@lenahicks3398]

I’m getting mine next month! Hey fellow MT03er!

[@EseAztek]

What's the max speed you done?

[@nickolaslewis4416]

The MT-03 is a great bike. I'm a big fan of it and it is plenty for many riders, beginner and experienced. The R6 throttle tube switch IS A MUST!!!! I sold the one that I used to own for the same price that I purchased it for.

[@ahahaa1602]

Does the r6 throttle have less play in it like the tension in the throttle cable? If not could you explain me the benefits of it. Thanks

[@attrition8415]

@@ahahaa1602 i've heard it's less slop and a shorter throw, so no arthritis trying to go wide open and you don't got a huge deadzone. that's only what i've heard so i can't confirm much if not any of it

[@Y33NAH]

@@ahahaa1602 MT03 Owner here. As Attrition8415 said, there's less dead zone, so the throttle response feels better. With the R6 Throttle tube, full throttle is now sooner, think what used to only be 75% throttle with the stock tube, will now be 100% throttle so you need less wrist twist. Definitely the best mod for the bike by far.

[@wlt3585]

​​@@ahahaa1602It's shorter to full throttle, once you get some experience you'd probably want that, but ideally Stock mt03-->mt03 with r6 throttle-->upgrade to a bigger bike (if you want one). You'll be more used to the twitchy throttles often found in sport bikes if you choose to upgrade

[@Gixx8RNorm]

Put 14k miles on mine in the 11 months ive owned it. Great bike. 62 mpg/ 220 miles per tank, $28mth insurance, easy to work on. Biggest gripe is it lacks confident passing power on back roads and the couple times on the highway its high revs at 70-75mph.

[@leeinwis]

How fast they going on those effin back roads ?! My CRF250 rally has no problem passing people going under 60 . Also I fly on non interstate highways all the time .

[@R-Tap]

That Yamaha blue makes all bikes look very desirable.

[@kyla_177]

Loved this!! Super helpful. Looking at getting my first bike next summer and this honestly might be the way I go.

[@rodrigoclfpv7206]

I star on mt03 no better way

[@Xavier-ci1ik]

Yes finally a great review video on the MT-03. I was looking to getting this as my first bike as well.

[@2xjhits149]

Being short and wanting to ride, thank you for this

[@blueberrythekjericraeder9995]

had a mt03 for my first motorcycle i loved it

[@jesuisFORTIO]

My wife had one of those from 2018 with full akrapovic race line and it was sooo much fun with all the pops and bangs

[@Win7ermu7e]

Took my final class road lesson on one of these, in the flat grey, orange livery. Really smooth bike. I think everyone wanted it out of the several varieties they had and I elbowed my to it lol.

[@maxcarran]

Got my 2021 MT-03 for my first/commuter bike and I love it

[@TetraResinstone]

This is the bike I have it’s so much fun! I rode it all around my city. So fun! Definitely glad I purchased it! I’m 5’7 and I can flat foot it!

[@nihonkokusai]

I have the old H402. With a remap and exhaust and airfilter. Its a good commuter and a lot of fun out of 33Kw. Also putting Michelin road 6 on the bike transforms the trust in the corners.

[@jerichostevens2711]

I got this exact same bike as my first bike about a month ago. I'm really enjoying it so far. I figure I'll ride it for a year, and at the point I'll decide whether I want to keep it and upgrade, or trade it in and upgrade.

[@spikebbc]

Why I like the un-updated MT-03 is the price. You talk about bikes like the Aprilia, that is a different price bracket. I have owned R1’s and fireblades. At 58, this is an ideal bike just to go out in the Texas summer and enjoy a ride.

[@cesar0610]

Excellent video review. I really appreciate the well-spoken understanding of your thoughts while riding the bike. I'm a short leg guy, and this review helps me a lot to put this bike in my shortlist along with the Kawa Z400 or 500

[@legionofonestacker1211]

I'm 45 and I really want to learn how to ride, I've been looking for a new Motorcycle and I am alone in picking what is and what isn't, Thankyou for this review.

[@nateriver5114]

sold mine a month ago. miss it so much. new bike comes in spring. had it for three years. many thing i wished this bike did better but easiest bike to drive out there if you ask me. total no brainer.

[@ibrokemyownheart4953]

What’s the new bike? Do you still miss the MT03?

[@nateriver5114]

@@ibrokemyownheart4953 The new one is a XSR900. But yes, i still miss my old MT03 from time to time.

[@2010johnking]

This reminds me of my old Ninja 250 I had in college. Underrated for sure. Very rev-happy, flickable, and more powerful than most people think.

[@BillyBob-ie6zq]

dang that thing looks really sharp in blue!

[@justinmorefield2602]

I see what yall did there ❤ keep at it.

[@KaizersPOV]

an MT07 and MT03 SP version is a must. and also make cruise control a standard like ABS.

[@ironken1796]

R6 throttle tube shortens the amount of twist needed by a little bit.

[@untamablegirl]

Looking at one of these now. I love riding , haven't in years though. Thinking this is a great restart lol

[@Tennessee968]

Same for me. Did ya get one? Hope you enjoy whatever bike you decide!

[@tjey379]

Nice to see you being fairer to the MT 03 compared to the last time you rode one, but thanks for featuring that dream bike. Haha "actual tyres" ha ha ha "big chest" 👍👍👍

[@robotdowning963]

Bought my MT-03 as my first bike last year, light teal blue one which I'm surprised i don't see that color more often

[@JJB34T5]

Hey Yam, quick question, what kind of videos would you say is your favourite and least favourite to make? E.g track rides, voice over, tier lists etc. Great video as usual, great job to you and your team 👏

[@BIGBigBoiNICK]

Probably the ones with your mom in it. But those aren't on youtube

[@PorakChakma]

Daddy Chill!

[@Alex-vs6zf]

Man I wish weather was this good in my country still

[@nicholasmcdougald3737]

113mph stock I've went, but am quite skinny guy although still very impressive

[@josephquintanilla4916]

I’m really thinking about getting this one or the new one for my first bike.

[@K1ngwatsu]

Can you please review the benelli bn125 cc, thinking of getting it as my first ever bike. Thanks ❤️

[@zombiekiller4745]

Yo what??? Im looking at the bike im thinking about getting and totally forgot u lived in Austin Tx u passed kinda by neighborhood at 5:30 😂 keep up the good work 👍🏾

[@SnazzySki98]

I just got one in sac for $1k off as my first bike. For $4k plus tax and fees this thing is a steal.

[@timmit3579]

I like that the engine is a 2 cylinder, To Me; That is something that I can appreciate...I've always believed that Twins were smoother running than a "Thumper"...

[@mimaw1624]

I wish I could get this bike, this bike is enough for me.❤️

[@tjey379]

Oh dear, I need a Texas green card and now you are giving away my favourite number one dream bike. The naked R3, I love the R3 but I just hate fairings. GOD some one is going to be blessed, no tech at all it's just a bike, just the way I love em.

[@ezrazaquel7285]

Please review the cf moto 800nk, watched other reviews but, only wanted ur opinion about should i get the bike or not.

[@mnap89]

Forget gimmiks like tft, bluetoothe etc. Bikes need real updates like - better suspension, adjustable forks, radial brake calipers/levers...

[@braydencarter2419]

Not the mt03, but im looking forward to starting on an r3 this upcoming summer!

[@user-wp7pg4kf7m]

Just bought mine a month ago and let me tell you... THE BESTTT possible bike i couldve gotten. Everything about it is just amazing i dont know what else to tell you. Have fun when you get it

[@mt03adventures]

Me too also next season, cant wait..

[@lukef5370]

Such a nice bike, I can't find a new one within 100 miles me.

[@heartofbattle]

This seems like the perfect replacement for my Z125 Pro, which was just stolen after over two years of ownership. I live in NYC where the speed limit is 25mph and the nature of my job has me on the bike for hours at a time within the city. I absolutely loved the Z125 Pro for several reasons, but having something larger would be really nice for riding outside of the city while being small enough to maneuver around the city all day.

[@anjandasgupta1283]

MT03 is coming to India probably in December '23. I would like to know about the smoothness of the engine. Is there any vibration or buzzynes in the handlebar and footpegs. What mileage u r getting?

[@praveenbhandary9215]

Yamaha always king ❤🎉

[@jessISaRicePrincess]

Fortunately for me 300 to 400cc bikes are more than enough here where I'm from

[@jimos9878]

kawasaki z400 is a pretty good bike, good-looking, decent amount of power probably. it also looks like a good choice, bit higher range of price though

[@kardeepakb]

@yammienoob, Does mt-03 have vibrations on the handlebar above a certain rpm limit? Yamaha is going to launch mt-03 in India at a much higher price compared to ktm 390 (around 1000 dollars higher). Does it make sense to pay extra for mt-03? Is it really that much refined? Look forward to your reply.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

Around 60mph there is a slight vibration but below or above there's none

[@musicforlife8920]

Hey bro. I am planning to buy a bike. Tell me which one is best to go for. Duke 390 gen 3 or mt03. Answers are appreciated.

[@Dinguscat-qd8sg]

Just a quick question: Can you also rev match on non-slipper clutch motorcycles? You said release the clutch a bit slower but what's more effective?

[@younglegacy4467]

Thanks Yammie I'm a short man lol. Ill consider this bike for a first road bike.

[@troymason8738]

Thinking about getting one of these or a mt07

[@blankequinox2899]

Is this bike friendly to someone who’s 6’3? If it isn’t does any know if it’s possible to install a taller seat? Thank you in advance!

[@leeinwis]

At 5'10" I felt way to cramped on it, on the Honda cb300r I felt way better but that has a much weaker engine, then again the Honda is way lighter and is fun af , neither would be good highway bikes.

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

Not the right video for this perhaps but, I think Yamaha might make an R4 M with a crossplane 4 cylinder in response to the ZX4RR.

[@demon6937]

just a curious question would the naked bike more comfortable on long rides than sports type like on the R3? I'm planning to get my first bike but not decided wether to get R3 or MT03

[@onyx_might72]

Yeah but R3 is fairly comfortable too doesn't have clip ons very low you would have to sit on them and see how you feel. Cause R3 might be comfortable enough for you

[@seanys]

I would’ve loved one of those as my first bike. Instead, I had a bloated, mushy 250.

[@pandaxcvii]

Aren't the stock brake pads known to be "woody" feeling?

[@Spidey981]

You forget to mention that not that many people are interested and think everything is a race so the miles will definitely be lower trust

[@jessISaRicePrincess]

Is there any major update for this bike for 2023? I'm deciding if I'm gonna get a mt03, z400, or duke390

[@nateriver5114]

still the same as the 2020 version besides new colors. engine is the same as in the old model so even older and you feel that. out of those three i would buy the mt-03 again and again.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

I looked at the Yamahah MT03 but opted for, in my opinion, the underrated better looking and better built Honda CB300R.

[@AtomicMan0140]

Any bigger + taller rider have experience with this bike? Looking to get it as my first bike next month and worried itll look too small for me (im 185cm 100KG).

[@yesnthyler2813]

Im short rider but i think 780mm/30.7 in seat height little bit too short for u. Ktm duke 390 good option for higher rider if u like naked bike.

[@vivir_en_ruedas]

No way its like a grom. Come on man!

[@MrGuyOnTheFly]

I weight like 280 pounds , 275 on a good day 😂 will this have enough power to get me up to highway speeds ? Or should I just go with the ninja 400 for that little extra oomf ?

[@adam346]

Didn't you guys already do an MT03 as both a project bike and giveaway?

[@lostpockets2227]

yeah i was thinking the same thing. im pretty sure they did a whole series where they took a mt03 and upgraded it with exhaust and brakes to make it "raceable" or something like that

[@Smi7h1sH3r3]

know how much ya'll don't like the cb500's but would love to hear what ya'll think of the cb500f; bought one new because I've never had any "new" vehicle and I just love the damn thing haha even if it's not the "absolute best" thing on the market blahblahblah. Little things for me like the dash on the cb compared to the mt kind of get me. though you guys hated that cb500r so much I don't think ya'll will want to but man, the cb500f just looks so damn good!

[@Tennessee968]

I think the cb500f is a good looking bike. Good build quality. That being said it's too heavy for that motor to feel much different than the MT. But I like them both. MT is cheaper and reliable for about the same thrills.

[@whollymindless]

That blue...

[@GAZ_ash]

Second love the videos and all the stuff you do

[@CaptainFeathersword]

when they upgrade it i suspect it will be more than a 10% increase...Yamaha will want to surpass the Ninja 400 and KTM Duke 390

[@Crexx1]

What’s a good beginner sport bike for a tall rider? (I’m about 6 feet tall)

[@Eli_From_LA]

Aprilia RS660 thats the best bang for your buck as far as what it comes with, you wont really ever have to upgrade has it has enough power to not be boring. its an amazing bike.

[@huntz0r]

RC390

[@Alex-vs6zf]

First love the videos and all the stuff you do

[@OttosAudio]

Got a very sweet deal on a 2009 MT03 for 500 bucks, love it! Will soon be going for a V-Strom 650 but this MT is already great!

[@JoeStanek-vu7rl]

They didn't make any MT's in 2009.

[@OttosAudio]

@@JoeStanek-vu7rl The first gen MT03 ran from 2006-2014 if I remember correctly.

[@Radwanze]

​@@JoeStanek-vu7rlThey did. I do own one aswell. My is a 2008. But this MT-03 was a completely different bike than the new one. 2006-2014 had a 660cc Single cylinder with 48 hp and 56NM / 42Ft.lbs of torque instead of this little twin. So they are not realy compareable. But imo that was a much better bike than the 2016 and following...

[@robertvillafane3753]

Remember this is an entertaining channel not professional reviews

[@user-ud5uk9sz8e]

First time seeing a roundabout in murica

[@leeinwis]

Lots of em in my city..Wisconsin

[@claysilk]

Hmm, I think you being 5' 11" means you might adjust what you think is a good bike for shorter people. As I'm only 5' 3", quite short for a man. This bike would be about 2 to 3 inches to tall for a starter bike. As my inseam is only 29 inches.

[@andrademeza]

you will be fine, im 5'6 with a 28" inseam, 1 inch shorter than you. I have a scram 411 which has a 31.3" seat height and its just fine for me.

[@maalikserebryakov]

5,3 is BRUTAL I am 5,7 and feel Subhuman 💀

[@claysilk]

@maalikserebryakov my great grandmother, was 4' 10". Guess that is where I get it from.

[@smeghead765]

I need a new starter bike but I don't want to bother entering. Just give me this one directly or you're not invited to my birthday party.

[@Spidey981]

Or you could get a used R3 and smack them tires on that dank Neuner

[@FairladyS130]

Confusing. Another tester said that this was a suitable bike for BIG riders.

[@Jaapst]

The Manlet bike

[@carlosvejar3938]

Yamaha just closed that deal with CF Moto

[@miguel90744]

Why only 1080p quality ?

[@enterhari]

Price is pretty great for you guys but sadly this thing is way overpriced in India 😢

[@brizzblue2180]

I'm mt03 owner since 2019. if you compare it to cfmoto 450sr and aprillia 457 the mt is nothing. Yamaha did the 300/250cc dirty. all the big cc R and MT series even the tiny 125/150cc have a delta box frame and slipper clutch (sorry mt07 looks like you will be joining the featureless club). and if you straight away compare only the engine to 450sr and 457 it will be more irritating because all mt series above mt03 use crossplane but Yamaha cant make smaller cc of CP2 for years. but if we talk about the price that is a different story but still Yamaha did the 300/250 R and mt series dirty

[@chrisnoname3829]

But you just told KZbin.... Doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of "not telling KZbin"?

[@UANC1904]

Yammie can you do a review on the 2023 Honda Cbr500r for a beginner bike

[@mmiller7088]

See 16:45

[@rodrigohackos9119]

This bike is very, very fun to ride, it’s my first bike too

[@EverAfterBreak2]

$4800? That bike is being sold here in Colombia for $8450

[@stevil.]

I live with a philosophy : Grow out of your first bike’s , You will live longer , my first street bike was 50cc in 1972 my first race bike was 50 cc then 125,250,500, and they the end of the 70s I was racing a 750 two-stroke on the Isle of Man that had less power and speed than my current 600cc bike ,,, (66 years old ) still riding hard

[@notimportant1816]

This should have been a single cylinder. There is absolutely no reason for them to have made it a twin. KTMs 300 for example blows this out of the water, purely in terms of excitement ofcourse.

[@aslanbeats2004]

Bro single cylinders sound like fart cans

[@nateriver5114]

dude, there is so many benefits a twin has over a single. this little beast revs so damn well.

[@Tennessee968]

Not everyone enjoys a dirt bike thumper motor in a street bike. Plus KTM makes ugly bikes.

[@alexandrucalin8686]

You blow yamaha

[@hellfire08]

Clammy Pube

[@tomkagi3903]

Not bad, but i'd MUCH rather have a (overdue!) refresh of Kawasaki's z400 instead... (with updated TFT display & non-green colours)

[@Tennessee968]

Check out the Z500 coming out this year. Looks like a nice bike. Some updates, and more torque compared to the Z400. Definitely on my radar. Best wishes.

[@JoseLgamer05]

So you took the "It's not a bug it's a feature" to a whole another level, I bet everyone thought it was either a bug or a mistake of some kind.

[@stoneliving240]

Feel like bro just wants me to feel like a bitch for wanting this bike. I'm 6' I've test rode the bike and idk what he's on about, it doesn't feel cramped or anything, granted I didn't ride for too long. Either way I didn't feel weird on it or anything, and he's like "oh it'd be perfect for short people or females" aight

[@realtor-corrinemccaffery2161]

Sound clip….next bike video. lol 😢

[@user-pb8cy8oo6z]

If I have a few more doll hairs should I go for the mt07

[@kirkgardner8485]

Slipper clutch, nahhh learn to rev match 🎉

[@matheusribeiro7322]

2024 Model here in Brasil for R$34,000.00 I just can buy 2021 model for R$25,000.00 21 Minimum wages, It´s Crazy. Here in Brazil it´s a shit.