Yamaha MT03 Review and Testride

This is an underrated, but decidedly awesome begginer bike.
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[@P1015532oni]

I bought this bike 2 weeks after watching this video. I'm super happy with it. It's badass!

[@ricardomurillo5751]

Would you do a little touring on this bike?

[@P1015532oni]

+Ricardo Murillo I already have. I did the 1000 km break-in within a week of buying it. I went all over the top part of New Zealand's north island (I live in Auckland). I did 600 km open road in one go at one stage, only stopping occasionally to pee and eat. The power is more than sufficient and the riding position is comfortable. My only gripe is the lack of wind protection. It's acceptable by my standard but sometimes the headwind makes for a very annoying ride. The R3 would probably have more in terms of wind protection but I personally hate the looks of a fully faired bike, not to mention the pains you'd go through removing the fairings for maintenance, that's why I bought this. The three upgrades I'm getting soon are: 1. A bigger screen, 2. Frame sliders, and 3. A tidy tail kit. The upgraded screen should eliminate the niggles of headwind riding and make touring a whole lot more fun.

[@ricardomurillo5751]

+P1015532oni my girl Didn't like the pillion seat on the R3 for some reason, so I might just do the same. Hopefully I'll be able to find some good aftermarket wind protection

[@joehunt1980]

They certainly look like a great bike. Just wondering... How buzzy are they in top gear doing 100kmph? :-)

[@P1015532oni]

Not buzzy at all bro. At 100km/h, top gear, the revs are only at 6500 rpm. And redline is at 12500. 6500 rpm is not even close to it's maximum power yet (at 9000-ish rpm) so there is no strain. Just a comfy cruise. And everyone who's ridden my bike comments on how smooth it is. But then again different people have different standards and the best way for you to judge for sure is do a test ride. I did and I fell in love with the MT03's engine and everything that's in it.

[@mindcave]

With nothing but positive reviews from everyone I've heard talk about this bike, and with how stunning the new Ice Fluo color option of the 2019 model looks, I think I've found my bike.

[@Guts_6664]

As soon as I have my a2... This bike will be mine.

[@GalaxyKitty-vc8xm]

Just got mine for a month now after watching your video . It reminds me of my old TZR250 2stroke bike full fairing. This is better n lighter. Just like you've said agile, fun, very easy and many more. Here in Singapore we don't have a test bike like you do. We have to buy to know how it feels like. I love this bike compared to all the bike and scooters I owned before. No regrets.

[@binauppal876]

Fantastic review there cager,,i found my first small/ big bike after my 125cc,thanks this bike seems all i need for where i ride and being a beginner👍😀

[@MoshRides]

Sounds like you're avoiding that guy you know at the start. Let's Go!

[@daviesjack12]

I love these little bikes not because of the low price, but because you can rag the living crap out of the bike and still be within or close to legal speeds. For a rider like me that's moving from a 125 to a bigger bikes, they are awesome.

[@shingnosis]

Small bike fast is more fun than big bike slow, I agree.

[@davidtsw]

Can you? What is it, 6s to 100? Not exactly within legal speeds in most places lol. And it probably takes 2-3 more seconds to take you to illegal speeds on any roads including highways.

[@RegularJon]

I had test rode the R3, it was great fun! I'd love a go on the MT-03 as I think I would prefer the riding position!

[@Staraway1]

I'm in Thailand and I have 2900km on it, fantastic bike! Nice review

[@thecatboss123]

I love your reviews and I learned to ride with your tutorials. I wanted the R3 as my second bike but I totally changed my mind to this one :) thanks for your awesome videos!

[@Loufadorosssss]

Correct me if I am wrong but this bike seems to be soooo good ! I mean you can buy one of these , as a beginner , have a lot of fun as intermediate (because it looks like it has power) and never get bored of it ! Amazing ! Waiting for your R3 Review !!

[@davidtsw]

Where I'm living right now almost all the decent bikes cost 2x their normal price due to ridiculous taxes, but this one is sold at the right price and it's tempting as hell. Especially with the ABS which is a life-saving feature here. Been riding a Yamaha FZ150 for a year and overall I'm very happy with it but this video makes me wanna buy the MT 03 so much :D

[@swill369]

Great review mate, covered everything i needed to know about the bike. Picking one up this year as my first bike!

[@wuryan1160]

I can really feel that u try to share the riding experience for us thank you for nice video

[@davidleoncampbell]

This bike is finally coming to the USA for 2020....On my short list of next bike to buy, I am getting older and my want of going bigger is not realistic, so going smaller is in my future (I have a 800cc C50 Boulevard and a NC700X). thanks for the review...I watched the time...you did 0-60mph (100kph) in 6 seconds...not shabby.

[@rogerhowell6269]

Just Bought one! Having come down from a big bike. Great for Metro Area or on the Freeway. a big small Bike with guts,attitude and great to ride! More fun to come Yea!

[@lakshmans770]

Cager. Thanks for a really nice overview of the bike and looks like you had quite a bit of fun on it. I trust you'll have more fun on the R3 though!

[@SupRec]

O que adoro na MT-03 é que ela me lembra bastante a antiga RD350. Já cheguei a 195 km/h com a minha. Muito boa motocicleta. Parabéns pelo vídeo e para chegar no top speed você precisa esticar a quinta marcha.

"Dude, you are on youtube" ;) You've become famous, Cager!

[@garyk8285]

Great review... if you're new to motorcycle riding, how long would it take to outgrow this type of bike? If you're doing mainly rural riding... I love Yamaha... even the SR400 is nice, but I do tend to like the classic bikes, but this MT03 looks cool too. Looks like a Transformer symbol on it haha

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

Thank you for your review and funny commentary . This bike arrears to be such a well made machine.

[@garyk8285]

Good review Cager... These MT's are a great range

[@christophersaa]

thank you for reviewing this bike. Which one would you recommend, the MT-03 or the TNT 300? considering money is not an issue. I have to choose between the mt03 and the tnt300. some people told me that i should stay away from the benelli tnt300 because it is chinese and quality is it not top notch .( Ive already watched your video reviewing the tnt300) On the other hand, the yamaha is a bike that wont depreciate as much as the benelli will tho, and it is lighter, faster and reliable ( from what Ive been told) I would Appreciate your advice. Best Regars

[@zolin13]

Hello +Christopher Saa... I agree with that people... Stay away of the Benelli TNT. A friend of me got a brand new TNT 250 last year, he sold it after a few months because poor quality, engine issues, suspension and electrical issues... I would go for the MT03, actually I did it :)

[@christophersaa]

thank you very much for your reply. that was the advice i needed 👍

[@masseyfergusonab]

Still waiting for tiger 800 xrx review Cager. Comparison between crossrunner would be so nice.

[@NtGism]

Cager, I didn't enjoy this particular review that much. I think you focused toooo much on the "hooligan"-pedigree of this bike. I think you should have talked more about why is this bike good for a beginner, what it brings to the table, how are the gear changes, the weight etc etc.

[@PruikkiRacing]

third. good bike for beginners. will last long, not just one year. power and style in one package

[@chrisweston9764]

You certainly seemed to enjoy that test ride! Thanks for covering these bikes - so many ppl seem to be obsessed with power power and more power. In reality, its unnecessary for the road as you say.100mph seems fairly good to me from a 320ccThe blue/white one looks soooo much nicer imo

[@bendover-md7ok]

awesome review! to bad they are not offered in usa. im still trying to find out what i want for my first bike. i like how you immediately fell in love with this bike haha

[@rclines001]

Wish they would bring this bike to the states...

[@matustoriska4600]

Hi man , such a nice review , you should try the new z300 ! Just to know which one of them is better :)

[@idjekyll]

Hi Cager. Just bought this bike mainly due to your review and I would like to know how to do a proper running in? Appreciate your help.

[@samgab]

2017 MT-03 or 2017 Duke 390? The MT-03 is a bit cheaper, and a twin. The Duke has ride by wire throttle, slipper clutch, Colour TFT screen, single cylinder, LED headlights... I've been riding motorcycles for about 25+ years, but I need to get a new, cheap, economical commuter.

[@Nostrildomus]

Finally a bike like the RD400 . And its another Yamaha . A word about those sticky tires , when the do let loose your not getting it back . Thanks Cager

[@thomask365]

Another great review cager

[@Sabinahiga]

boas Cager. Estou a tirar a carta A2 e se comprasse uma mota nova seria uma MT. a minha verdadeira paixão é a 07 como existe a versão limitada aos 35 kw parecia-me uma boa opção. Isto até aparecer a 03. o investimento é similar mas acho que a longo prazo a 07 compensaria mais não ? Em termos de consumos qual seria a diferença entre a s duas ? Obrigado e boas voltas

[@carlosdelacruz7992]

Nice drive. What city is that?

[@liltliltliltlilt]

I put them up (depending on the bike) so i can see over my elbows because most of the time I cant see anything in the normal position. In the up position I get about 1/2 a useful mirror.

[@timduggan9196]

Thanks Cager. Based on that review I'm going for a test ride asap.

[@timduggan9196]

rode it loved it. tried a bmw 310r same day but preferred the mt03. tried a duke 390 and a ninja 300 today. I still prefer the mt03. Having said that they are all great bikes. Can't decide if I should wait for the g310gs or just take a bird in the hand.

[@kleinbottled79]

Pilot Streets are good tires. Good feel and grip and the rear lasts like 8k+ miles on a bike like this.

[@bfcbrad69]

Ive been riding the mt 125 for the past year. I'm not to bothered about a fast bike but something that i could have fun on. Which do youthik would be better mt 03 new model or naked xj6.

[@greekonmoto4393]

I went to the MT event that took place in Athens and I was stunned by this bike ! There was a guy who drove this and the mt-07 and he said to me "I will buy this (the mt-03) , it has everything I need ..." I couldn't ride it because I don't have A2 license but I wanted to test it soooo bad ! I would also buy MT-03 if I could , it has enough power and you can have fun with it . In my opinion buying a naked bike that is over 700 is pointless , I 've heard that the windblasts over 150 km/h are very very strong so you won't be able to have that much fun at high speeds and I would say that the power goes wasted . So , Mt-03 for me... It has all the power I need and I can have fun with ,riding position and comfy seat , I can even do trips on it , it has good fuel consumption , 5.250 euro with ABS , It's a Yamaha (duh) ... I heard Cager complaining about the brakes and it bothers me because I wasn't able to test them but it can't be that bad , can it ?

[@0YouCanCallMeAl0]

That's Batman's face! Cool, never saw that before :)

[@pedroqueiros6390]

Que pérola que eu acabei de encontrar... São joao do estoril, comprei agora uma MT03 destas, grande mota

[@Cys62]

Hate mirror up. Same with me pal. Looks like we have the same taste. I ride mt25 here in indonesia. Quite a nice bike.

[@hulk2891]

Dont know if you have tried the mt 09 tracer ?if not do so its mental but be careful front end wobble under heavy acceleration

[@suznet]

So how is/was it on longer rides in terms of seat comfort, good review.

[@MrJWA123]

Hey Cager love your vidz, keep up with your thing. Can u make a vid of your gopro setup(ex microphone)?

[@exonusgod]

I'd be interested in how something like the honda cb500X compares :)

[@johnrocker2986]

In a built up area wheelying, do you have a death wish?

[@mister_grizzlee5105]

Olla Cager from Romania...Would you review and test ride the R3?

[@ytascoobs]

If it comes to Canada I may have to look into it as my second bike. plates for 400cc+ here are too expensive. This MT/FZ03 is pretty quick, the R3 as a faster top speed but I dont need top speed.

[@bigpaul6949]

Does it have a gear indicator on it

[@neilwiddison6529]

Hi cager I have the cb500s like schaaf it's a great bike.

[@MaxGr12]

ok I'll definitely buy the MT-03 w/ my "A2" license ^^ great video dude! I love your laugh xD

[@SCRAB331]

Hello man! Iam 187 cm, do you think this bike will fit me? Thank you

[@josecruz2356]

Hi cager, have u tryed the kawasaki z300 ?

[@MelancholyRider]

Michellin Pilot Street IS really good.. I just changed my tires few months ago and i feel like really planted to the asphalt, really good grip at cornering! also the bias ply were pretty cheap, really a much better choice than IRC Road Winner (price about the same)...

[@idkwhattowrite2692]

I totally hate the tires on it... i think they are really shitty. My last bike had Dunlop GPR300 and you could ride them to the absolute limit and they would never slide. The ones on the MT03 just feel really slippery when you push them. Next plan on the MT03 is switching the 140 in the back to a 150 Continental Roadattack 3.

[@salsabachataacademy1668]

Hey guys I just wanted to know your opinion on what to buy for a first motorcycle.. MT 03 or MT 07 ? Thanks!

[@hrcubil]

Great bike honestly

[@jeffreymeesterman5292]

This, a suzuki gladius (2010) or a Honda cb500fa as my first bike?

[@alexbounos6695]

Hey Cager...you have almost 40k subs....nice!!!

[@dvorakpetr]

Thank you for this great video review and keep up the good work! :)

[@MJT-DA]

I like how the people at the beginning are just watching you! XD

[@PrettyBoy99]

Well nice some good videos, im on the class and i was searching for videos and like always cager with realy nice videos !! But i prefer the CB300 instead of mt03

[@MegaHeart1996]

So as a first bike : Yamaha MT03,Yamaha MT07 or Kawasaki z300? P.S. Love street fighters :D

[@thomask365]

ok cager the 03 or the cb300r?

[@DARKKNIGHT-ed8jm]

live long man !

[@javancena6780]

cager, please do yamaha r3 test ride!!! :D :D :D

[@zzz91821]

Which is better? Cb300r or mt03?

[@Alexhit25]

Cager, MT-03 ou a Benelli BN302 ?? qual comprarias ??

[@DaniScrambler]

this is exactly what i'd like to know friend :)

[@evert5526]

Have the mt03abs with the full exhaust system akrapovic 🤗

[@dexxeve9420]

Last time i try to ask this question as didn't a reply :( Would you choose this or the Honda CB300R? Be appreciated

[@jeremycubs8331]

I'd choose this..unless you go for MT 07 Vs CB650r then I'd pick the CB.

[@dexxeve9420]

@@jeremycubs8331 I am stuck under LAMS licence or in Europe its called A2. So it means restricted so can only get 650 or under I would go cb 650r if didn't already have a cruiser. So want a small capacity commuter bike for fun. So mt03 or cb300r. Mt03 twin is not as much vibey due to parallel twin and more power at 321cc, 14L tank but no leds and softer suspension. But the cb300r herd has a nice suspension, smooth ride, IMU abs, LEDS everywhere but smaller tank.. So not sure which to get. I know mt03 2020 will have the updated 2019 R3 suspension, all lcd and leds.

[@jeremycubs8331]

@@dexxeve9420 To be perfectly honest both bikes are meant to be reliable and good investment. It's just a matter of which one do you find to be more comfortable I think, the CB series are quite sporty riding position which I'm not in favour of, too much wrists pressure for me. Just probably get the MT 07 have it restricted and I'm sure you'll be happy with it, I did my test on it and I can honestly say it's very very comfortable bike to sit on.

[@dexxeve9420]

@@jeremycubs8331 Yea i agree with the cb having a bit of a more aggresive riding position. But didn't think about the wrist pressure. I'll tell you which i end up going with but with you on the CB pos being to forward a bit. Will see haven't test rode it just sat on it.

[@MelancholyRider]

Hi cager!, have u test riden Yamaha R3?

[@dvorakpetr]

+Jacob Glen Not yet... #superfanboy

[@riffsontwowheels]

I may agree that the CB500F lacks sophistication but it definitely has a lot more torque which makes it easier to ride once you are no longer a complete beginner.

[@arturolapaz]

is this bike going to be available in the US?, If so, when?

[@eflodel]

2020

[@motopig6208]

the abs on my rc390 freaks out whenever I do a burnout

[@emanmoral]

Your speed, is that mph or kph?

[@sammyalx6978]

Cager, Honda 500F ou Yamaha MT 03?

[@iGhost]

Nice bike and fun too! Except that my aging 250cc Honda Hornet is also rocking 40hp and sounds like a F1 :p

[@marcoaureliomelendez1287]

Cager, do you prefer this MT03 over the Benelli TNT300?

[@marcoaureliomelendez1287]

Got it haha! Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Keep up the good work man. I really like your videos.

[@Sherif13275]

Tmax review please

[@vilayatali8890]

I hope the make adventure one this MT03

[@parthivbomma6570]

can u testride the r3

[@riffsontwowheels]

I test rode the R3 at the Daytona Bike Week and the motor was much too weak off the bottom. My CB500F is much better in that regard; torque. The test ride was a group ride so the lead rider was on a cruiser with much more torque and I had to wind it to the moon annoyingly in traffic to keep catching her after every stop light. My 500F would handle that much better. That being said, it would make a great beginner bike, except for being geared to low that pulling out into traffic is borderline dangerous. I think even new riders need some torque. It can, however be changed with a larger front sprocket.

[@sullybiker6520]

+Neil Devine That's a good point about pulling out. I've got Ninja 300 and have got completely used to the characteristics, but needing to get away quick from a stop while turning can be awkward, and when I first got the bike, a little hairy. A longer first (and better acceleration) is desireable.

[@anjiechung3318]

its a good bike indeed, but sadly no bike can get on high way in my country :/ but still I'm wait for the G310R XD

[@s0972821]

An Jie Chung are you Taiwanese?

[@anjiechung3318]

yep~

[@GuttenDin]

whats the top speed of this?

[@idjekyll]

Where is this location?

[@Panos__P]

hey Cager nice review as always haha I have a question/suggestion called it whatever you like... have you driven the mt-03 (2006-2014) the older mt-03? I am just doing research on the bike I might take some day and the older mt03 has a better look for me, but I don't know yet the difference in driving it/handling, in relation to the new model. what is your opinion if you have driven it or if you would mind give it a review comparison, in the future, maybe?

[@theagam97]

this or the benelli bn 302???

[@pacifica6118]

nice review

[@MrBlazej96]

Will you be brave enough to testride mt-10 ?

[@tourhuntr]

+MrBlazej96 i hope so

[@15TheJR]

qual a melhor Yamaha MT-03 vs Yamaha R3

[@888berg]

Which city is this - looks nice?

[@15TheJR]

Portugal - Estoril city

[@daviesjack12]

If yamaha made a RD350LC version of this bike, with the mt03 engine, that would be perfect.

[@eusunteusituestitu1]

Hello everybody. What do you think is better? Old MT-03 or the new one. I`m looking for an A2 hooligan machine. Don`t judge me. I have a lot of experience from offroad and A1 xD

[@lordseth2074]

Damn it now i want one

[@pedropinheiroaugusto3220]

Don't want to be a stuck in the mud but your videos clearly show you think it's ok to speed, even in residential areas. Also, no much importance is given to defensive driving. You have a good audience, you should be more carefull with the example you give.

[@terryjohn]

shuda seen that tracer 900 vid at the end,not cager riding it,but a nutter.

[@nofovos]

I have Wolf 250i ok you make me buy it next month :P I think is better quality and performance and most for my needs on bad roads i see suspension works very nice. thanx its like i test it my self :)

[@laeme3199]

What i dont like the rear long fender

[@samgab]

Tail tidy, easy fix. Almost any new bike these days the first thing you have to do is get a tail tidy.

[@cwongth1]

Great