India-bound Yamaha R3 and MT-03 coming soon: Features, Engine, Specs

After an absence of a couple of years in the Indian market, Yamaha has decided to bring back the R3. The supersport bike will make its debut soon along with its naked sibling, the MT-03. At a recent Yamaha dealer meeting, both motorcycles were revealed and are very much on the cards for India. We highlight the features of both the R3 and the MT-03.

Yamaha R3 and MT-03: What are they?

Both the Yamaha R3 and the MT-03 are based on the same underpinnings and share the same 321cc liquid-cooled 2-cylinder engine that has a total output of 41.4bhp and 29.6Nm of torque. Both the motorcycles are equipped with KYB upside-down front forks with 130mm travel and rear mono-shock with 125mm travel. They also get 298mm front disc and 220mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS. 

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Being a supersport motorcycle, the R3 comes with clip-on handles and low designed fuel tank for better riding ergonomics. For improved agility and handling prowess, the R3 boasts 50/50 weight distribution. 

The MT-03, on the other hand, offers a more practical riding stance and has an accessible seat height of 780mm. According to Yamaha, the MT-03’s 573mm swingarm ensures the motorcycle remains stable while taking corners without compromising on ride quality. 

Both the Yamaha motorcycles come with dual LED headlamps, LED indicators and LCD instrument clusters. 

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Yamaha R3 and MT-03: Competition Check

In the case of the MT-03, it has one direct rival, the speed king, the KTM 390 Duke available at Rs 2.96 lakh, ex-showroom. The KTM street bike is powered by a 373cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that pumps out 43bhp and 37Nm of torque. It is the most powerful bike in its segment. 

The R3, on the other hand, has a couple of rivals to deal with like the KTM RC 390 at Rs 3.16 lakh and the Kawasaki Ninja 400 starting from Rs 5.19 lakh, both ex-showroom. While the RC has identical power figures as the Duke, the Ninja gets a 45bhp liquid-cooled 399cc parallel twin with 37Nm of torque. 

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