For The First Time MT-03 Launched In India Accompanied By Yamaha R3

Yamaha R3 and MT-03. (Doc. Bikedekho)

JAKARTA - A week awaited by fans in India, the Yamaha MT-03 and R3 and finally officially launched in India today, December 15. Please note, this special MT-03 is the first time it has been present in the Indian market.

Yamaha presents both motorbikes via the CBU (Completely Built-up) route from Thailand. In India, Yamaha R3 will face fierce competition with TVS Apache RR 310, Kawasaki Ninja 300, and KTM RC 390, while MT-03 will compete with TVS Apache RTR 310, BMW G 310 R, KTM 390 Duke, and QJ Motor SRK400.

The main advantage of the two Yamaha motorbikes lies in a liquid parallel-twin engine with a capacity of 321cc which produces 42PS power and 29Nm torque. This machine is agile in the low round range, making these two motorcycles comfortable to ride in urban areas or invited to race fast on weekends.

The two motorbikes are also equipped with an inverted fork and monoshock suspension, as well as a disc brake at both ends with a dual-channel ABS system.

Unfortunately, as reported by Bikedekho, December 15, the features of the two motors are not equipped with an LCD screen with smartphone connectivity. Meanwhile, other features such as traction control, slipper coupling, and quickshifter commonly found in rivals in this segment are also not available.

The two motorbikes are marketed at a price that is not much different, the Yamaha R3 2023 is priced at 464,900 rupees or around Rp. 86.9 million while the MT-03 is priced at 459,900 rupees or Rp. 86 million.