give the new MT-03 a much-needed visual boost
away from the budget learner segment.
While some of the competition has moved to
TFT instrumentation, Yamaha has opted to stick
with an LCD unit, which has been heavily revised
for the 2020 bike with a larger screen. Yamaha
claims the new multi-function design is also more
convenient to operate, but we’ll have to wait to
ride it to find out if this is true.
position that enables MT-03 riders to experience
the highest levels of comfort and control in
different situations.”
This has been achieved with the bike featuring
a slim centre section combined with a low seat
height and higher-mounted handlebars.
The MT-03 still gets its power from a 321cc
parallel-twin, with the engine featuring carburised
con-rods and lightweight heat-resistant forged
pistons. The low reciprocating weight of the
pistons reduces vibration and enhances throttle
response according to Yamaha.
The same could be said for the revised rider
ergonomics, which Yamaha claim have been
refined, thanks to the addition of the new
bodywork design. Yamaha says this has been
Yamaha Motor NZ expects the new MT-03 to
achieved through the fitment of the new wide-
make its debut here early next year, with exact
shouldered fuel tank and revised bodywork, which ETA and pricing yet to be announced.
allowed designers to achieve “the optimum riding
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