Twin cylinder 2020 Yamaha MT-03 announced

THE new 2020 Yamaha MT-03 has been announced, featuring an all-new engine, revised styling, and all-new USD forks and rear shock setup.

Slotting into the Yamaha naked bike lineup between the MT-125 and MT-07, the big news with the 2020 version of A2 licence friendly naked is that new, twin-cylinder engine.

The 321cc parallel-twin boasts a host of high-tech internals, including carburized rods, low-weight forged pistons and Yamaha’s special DiASil (Die-cast Aluminium Cylinder) which is claimed to provide 60% better cooling while being 30% cheaper to produce when compared to a convention item. The new engine produces 41bhp at a peaky 10,750rpm and 29.6Nm at 9000rpm. That means the new Yamaha loses out slightly to KTM’s 390 Duke (43hp) in terms of power, although the lure of a multi-cylinder machine may trump that for some people. For 2020 the new MT-03 also gets a set of sporty USD forks – non-adjustable – and revised rear shock absorber settings.

Other revisions with the Yamaha MT-03 is, of course, the new look that apes that of the bigger MT-09 and MT-10. The new front end features a triple headlight design, with two larger lights sitting either side of a small, centrally mounted LED that we’re assuming is a DRL. The family resemblance doesn’t end there, as the new MT-03 also features chunky side-mounted cool air intakes and can include the MT-09’s distinctive grey with red decals colour scheme.

With a super-low 780mm seat and an all-up weight (including fuel and oil) of just 168kg, the new 2020 Yamaha MT-03 is also a featherweight machine. Making it an ideal choice for new and aspiring riders alike.

The MT-03 will be available in Ice Fluo, Icon Blue, Midnight Black and will be available at Yamaha dealers starting in December 2019.

Pricing as yet is TBC.

Yamaha MT-03 (2020) specs