I’m an experienced rider from Los Angeles. I used to own the MT 09 and I loved it. I moved from Los Angeles to Thailand 4 years ago. I am about to buy an MT 03 because the size and speed are perfect for the conditions in Thailand. I have driven 650’s and 850s here in Asia and although fun you never are able to use the extra power. I rented in quick succession a MT 07 and a MT03 (they even have a MT150 here that’s a fun city bike) I decided the MT03 was a better fit for me. It’s more fun to drive a “slow” bike fast than a fast bike slow, at least in the mountains of Northern Thailand.

I bought a mt03 2021 as a first bike. I’ve been riding it this year making it my daily to work/school and coming up to 1400mi! It’s a big confidence booster for me on 2 wheels and I’ve enjoyed every ride, rain or shine. I can attest to the fuel mileage. In the beginning (less than 600mi), I was getting 51-52mpg. Now (over 1000mi), I’m at 57.1mpg. I don’t ride too crazy but I definitely mix a little fun here and there, and most of my trips are a mix of high way, and suburban/small town.

I'm 24 and I got my motocycle license recently. Since I got A license, every single person I talked with, suggested to get a 600, saying I will get bored with a 300. I just got last week the 2024 MT-03 and I can not be more happy and satisfied as a beginner rider ❤ The amount of power this bike offers is more than enaugh for a beginner, and not only. It is very lightweight, easy to handle nas forgiving for misstakes

I'm aged 85 & I've just swapped in .my heavy 4 cyl Yam for a MT-03 & I'm loving it. Amazing value & let's face it, you are going to get a few cost cutting areas for such a low price, most of these easily upgraded if you were so minded. But. Overall, a great little bike that I highly recommend 👍

A very interesting vlog which has prompted a comment from a “veteran rider with years of experience under his belt”. I recently downsized to an MT 03 from a 900cc Triumph Bonneville, which I owned for three years. The shear weight of this bike became a real issue for me. I wholeheartedly agree with all the good points you highlight, and pleasantly surprised by the negative points, all of which, can be easily rectified. Taking these in order :- 1. The suspension. I haven’t personally experienced any problem with instability. Even the terrible road surface in the uk haven’t upset mine when cornering. (compared to my last bike, the Yamaha corners as if it’s on rails). There are updated fork springs available if you feel like “forking out”. (sorry). 2. The brakes can be uprated easily enough by inserting upgraded pads. 3. I’ve never had problems when riding for hours, perhaps my bums more padded ! 4. The throttle tube can easily be replaced with a fast acting one quite cheaply. For me, the MT 03 is ideal regarding weight, seat height, comfort, performance, running costs (I’ve not experienced less than 90 mpg yet !) and value for money. If I were pressed to find a negative point, then it would be the lack of a pleasing exhaust note, Then again, this is purely subjective. Best regards,

Nice review, also nice seeing my neighborhood from a motorcycle perspective.

Looks like an awesome bike. I've just discovered an interest in this bike, and with each video I watch, I want to get it more and more. I have the money, I don't have the experience, but I have the time to learn it. Thanks for the awesome video!

Good video thank you for the information

Active 53 years old. Riding for 6 years now. My 1st bike-2007 Yamaha 650 V-star. 2nd bike-2014 Yamaha Bolt (950). 3rd bike- 2020 Yamaha MT-03. My fav is the MT=I've had this for 2 years now. It's lightweight, nimble, easy to handle. 99% of my riding is in the city and I just don't enjoy a heavy bike with short city rides. As of yesterday, AVG is 48.9 mpg, and I'm 235lb. In my 6-month search, I chose the MT-03 over the BMW GT310, the Honda CBR 300, due to the MT being a 2-cylinder (not 1), the Kawasaki Z400 (lean angle too far forward), the dealership location (BMW dealer 110+ miles away from me, Honda, Kawasaki & Yamaha are 10 only miles away) and the Yamaha dealer having an MT03 in stock during the height of the pandemic.

Literally just got mine this week, I’m a completely fresh beginner but it feels easy to learn and if I can go from no experience at all to feeling comfortable in a few days, you’ll love it

I am leaning very heavily into the Mt03 as my first bike ! I am very petite 4’10 and was wanting something like a Grom size but with more capability with speed! I prefer a naked/sporty look and my bf showed me this one ! Absolutely love the look, size & capacity ! Great video thanks a bunch

I just bought the mto3 in January and I've owned a KZ650 kz440 and two Harleys and I bought this cuz I liked it and it was in my price range and I'm very satisfied with it it's more than powerful enough it's more than quick enough it's very comfortable and I have no regrets on buying it

Best 1st bike for a newbie Very forgiving on throttle & handling You want to enjoy the beginning of your journey with this bike. Off course your gonna want a bigger bike , but this bike gets you ready for that bigger bike. Im 2 months in now with my MT-03 & having a blast flicking this bike in the twisties. I’m not gonna lie. Out of fear, I thought I wouldn’t be able to learn or succeed in becoming a confident rider. But out of commitment & the support of the MFS course & a good beginner bike, things have changed for the better. It’s just what I’m experiencing. So keep your ego at bay & accept that your gonna have to make incremental improvements to get into riding & don’t! Buy a bike 1st take the MFS course 1st, it’s a game changer, cause, either your really gonna like & see this as doable or your gonna really dislike it for whatever reason saving you a lot off cost & possible harm. Now, ride, ride, … .. . Side note: riding alleviates anxiety you didn’t know you even had & puts a joy in your life. That’s it. Sorry for rambling so much.

I just downsized from a Ducati 848 to a 2020 M-03. The Ducati was beautiful and all but it was like a BMW 5 series vrs a 3 series😆. Believe it or not I have more fun driving the MT-03. I can actually go through the gears and not be stuck in 2nd at 100mph. Much lighter of course, can flat foot, and not worry about getting a ticket because I am speeding without realizing it. It still has alot of power especially for city riding. So far I am enjoying my decision. And I will definitely enjoy the savings in maintenance!

Good review. Perfect for commuting which I will be doing from Santa Clara to Palo Alto VA hospital. Thanks for review man.

I freakin love mine. Got 6k and nearly a year in oct and she's a keeper! I love the little light thingy when I'm leaving out in the morning. Don't need it but it just pops into my mind.

I have the 2022 Cyan Storm, bought in April. Love the colour. 1st time rider 5’8. Fits perfectly. Never any aches or pains. Nice and upright. Light and flickable as mentioned. Confidence and skill has grown a lot from very 1st ride. Finding slow manoeuvres pretty easy on this. Nice to be able to get through the gears and use all the power as needed. Keeps up with traffic no problem. Always 1st off of the line leaving everything else in the mirrors no problem. Happy enough with my O3 as I am mastering technique!

getting my motorcycle license rn and in the school they use MT-07s and i absolutely adore them, but cant legally buy one on the license im getting AND theyre a bit too pricey so Mt-03 feels like the perfect choice. Not to mention its one of the only newer 300-400cc bikes with 2cyl engines which is a big plus for me, not only does it sound better its also more comfy for highway commuting. hopefully getting my hands on one this year

Some great insights and comments here. I am an older rider although with not much riding experience time, average of about 2,000 kms per year.... short riding season plus busy schedules 😢. I have been all over the map with bikes trying find the rightbpick for me. I have owned an older VStrom 650 which i loved but found too top heavy to fully enjoy. After a few years break I actually bught a 2015 R3 which I loved. Only sold ot because my darling wife bought me a dream bike of mine for my 50th birthday.... a very mint 2009 GSXR 1000, wow! First couple of rides were very impressive but I quickly realized I was only using about 10 % of the bikes potential due to the local road condotions and my need for NOT speed (lol). 0-80 in first gear in about 3 seconds and I would already being breaking the law and driving around in first or second all day isn't that much fun . After much deliberation I decided to sell the GSXR and build my dream adventure bike using the 2021 CB500X as my platform. After all the mod installs i found it to be a little much for my small frame to handle which had resulted in some lay downs... nothing serious but enough to take away confidence. I am now in the process of loking at an MT 03 as a new bike which bought me to your video. I am not a speed seeker but do enjoy some spirited riding on our limited roads to do so around here and i an familiar woth the engine from owning the R3. Seeing video reviews like this and the comments make me realize that I probably am on the right path to finding a bike that will please the senses and boost my confidence at the same time. Also has alot of possibilities for some inexpensive mods/upgrades down the road. Thanks for posting 😊

Can you talk more about the abs system and tires. Any experience off-road ?

i agree! mt 03 for me, a all around commuter/speeding/cruising.. very nice and very true perspective.

I bought MT 25 (this is a 250cc version of MT 03 in Indonesia with all specs are the same but the engine capacity) 6 months ago and I have no complain at all. I practice moto gymkhana almost everyday and this bike is a perfect bike for it. Unfortunately there is no moto gymkhana competition yet here in Indonesia

I wish it were 400 cc, I just bang thru the gears on my r3 so quickly to get to 55 mph lol

Looking forward to buying my first bike

Good review.

I bought a Honda grom a month back and only drove it on quiet roads and side streets, never highways. Last weekend I took it on the highways with my mates and it was so fun but it was so slow and felt unstable. I want to get a faster bigger bike just so I can even safely ride on the highway and experience the scenery + this bike looks nice

I have a 2018 MT03 and i love it, fast enough for city riding and i do use it on M and A roads and it has no problem keeping up with speeds of 50-80mph. No wind protection but thats naked bikes for you.

I love my MT-03 and my only complaints are the relatively cramped seating position and very, very short first gear. I'm a bit taller and my legs just barely, perfectly fit in the tank cutouts. There aren't many aftermarket seat options but that should help anyone else with the same problem. First gear, however, is just something you have to deal with.

I have a 2022 and I really like it I wanted a honda but this bike won me over I had a rebel a boulevard American and a shadow 600 vlx a beull blast 500cc I like this bike way better not comfortable in cruiser position this bike is in the posture I need as I get older. Yes not beginner but I am happy with my purchase first brand new anything I ever bought my butts the only one on this seat lol its fast enough and for price you can't go wrong

Good vid looking forward to my first bike - will 5'7 also sit comfortably & 220lbs?

Nice and detailed review! I'm 177 cm do you think this bike fits me my size ?

As for wobbling while cornering , you had proper air-pressure in both tires , had to ask ? As for throttle , is it legal & safe to even think of replacing it with 1/4 turn throttle or just a bit shorter than you have now ? You have factory exhaust I think , & it sounds great in mid n high RPM`s . I have not ridden for over 30 years , say if I bought one like this , would be my 2nd street legal bike , first was a Honda XL125 1979 model approx. it`s been to long .

have a 2020 mt03 been riding it for a few thousand miles and its not bad! i am 6'2 215 pounds which does have a impact but in my profile pic it still can get down lol. i commute with it and the 70 mph in 6th at like 8k is a little rough but still,love the thing. saving for a 600 soon but im enjoying this for as long as i have it

I have a 21 MT03 as a first and glad I made that choice. I almost went with MT07 or Honda Rebel 500. But this bike is GREAT for beginners. I'm 5'7" so this bike fits like a glove. There really are no negatives for me. U can't beat the price. Its true though. I'm already thinking of my next bike which I guess is a negative but that can happen to any "first" bike. I don't have to, I just want to. Looking at 2022 Suzuki SV650. Price is a factor for me. BUT I'll continue to enjoy this bike. If I can't find a good deal, I'll probably keep it for next year.. Keep up the videos!

How much do you weigh? At 160 lbs I find the suspension sporty and stable. Feels like a bigger bike.

Been contemplating for 2 weeks now..I really want one..but that Suzuki sv650 is about 4 thousand more and I feel I can keep that longer..I'm not too worried about the power since it's gonna be for 99% Street riding (30-60mph) ..oh decisions..great review brother

Thats my dream bike

Would you say there is a height or weight limit to this mt03? I am 5'11 and 260, i think im too big for it but i am nervous to get on a bigger naked bike.

As a new rider and owner of a 2021 MT-03, I could not have come up with a better list! Flickability is #1 for me as well; just squeeze the tank with your legs and you and the bike are 1.n

Do you still love it? I wanna get it! It will be my first bike - I’m a granny driver in my car and just want to cruise. I have a 12 min commute now but I’ll probably have a 30 mins commute in a year so new cushion for sure lol. 😂 but I don’t have any interest in pulls or that stuff. So think this is something I won’t outgrow. That’s all I keep being told is I’ll outgrow it 😊

You can put an R6 throttle tube on there for $30 and have wayyy shorter throttle twist mate

Thinking of getting MT-25. In Japan anything over 250cc has to be taken into regular servicing. I'll assume that most if not all things are similar except the engine displacement?

I’m looking at getting the MT03 as my first bike. My local dealer only has a used ‘21 with about 2400 miles. It should be substantially less costly than a new one.

I bought a 2020 MT-03 brand new last fall for a really good price since it was already over a year sitting in the showroom. I think this bike is fabulous for people who ride in urban areas or for those who like to ride on single lane highways where the speed limit it 50-55mph or for those who like to ride hard in the twisties but don't want to worry about getting a fine for breaking the sound barrier, the one area where I find the bike is lacking is at interstate speeds. I commute over 60 miles one way to work where over 85% percent is spent on the interstate. The average speed is between 75-80 mph. The bike can do it no problem, but it revs much to high for my liking at that speed. Should I have bought a different bike? Probably, but as a new rider I didn't want to get something to big or powerful to learn on. In the end I'm glad I bought this bike, it's fun every time I ride when I'm not going to work, but everytime I get onto the interstate I wish I had a 7th gear or a different bike all together. Oh I agree with you about the throttle twist. I'm hopping to do the R6 throttle tube swap I've heard so much about. But yeah for the money you'll be hard pressed to find a better bike.

Can someone describe the wobble in corners a little bit to me... I live in a rural area with a lot of curves. I want to make sure this mt03 is going to be comfortable to ride. I don't want to be fighting to keep it leaning

I would not say I am super experienced rider. Maybe 15k miles over all of the bikes I have owned. I would say I am not a noob, but average at best. I know folks with 100k+ miles that understand how to really ride a bike far better than I. First bike was an FZ06, loved that bike but at the time my circumstance changed so I got rid of it. Couple years later I got a CTX700, that bike was a dud. I wish I would have test rode it first. No power at any RPM, not nearly as nimble as the FZ. I got rid of it after less than a year. I did put a bunch of miles on it though as I commuted with it 40 miles each way for a lot of that year Between Baltimore and Columbia MD which battle hardens you. Then I got the MT09. That bike was terrifying. I only wrung it out a few times and every single time I thought it was trying to kill me. I realize how dumb that is as I was riding/controlling it. However I am not nearly seasoned enough to actually dip into its power and got rid of it after 6 months as I could see it killing me. I stopped riding for about 4 years (COVID and life) and got the itch again and now I am an old man with no kids in the house. I was between the MT03 and MT07. I decided the MT03 was far cheaper to buy, maintain (tires and insurance), and most important I could wring it out and not fear killing myself as much. It reminds me of the FZ06 a lot. Its down a little on power for sure but it has more than enough if you keep it at full song. And yeah the song it sings is amazing. Even with factory everything. This bike was $3900 plus TN tax (I am a vet in TN so tags were practically nothing)with 161 miles on it which other than my FZ06 is the cheapest bike I have ever owned. Even the insurance is the cheapest with Progressive (less than 300 a year for full coverage, towing, etc...). I now dont care if I cant ride it for 7 or 8 months do to life or whatever. It costs very little sitting there whereas the others has some money tied up and also insurance and maintenance made it so I felt I had to ride. I like to ride when I want and not feel guilty about wasting a bike or money when I can't. If you are on the fence as to what bike to get the MT03 is a very solid choice. I am sure there are others but the MT03 is great.

Do you still have this bike? Any changes in your review? I'm about to trade my 06 gsxr 600 for this bike. I need a better ergonomic design. I'm a 30 minute ride from work. So yeah!

I was wondering how is the windscreen? Does it make a difference? Thanks!

Very similar display screen to Suzuki sv650. The RPM & speed looks the same.

Heard a cheap $30 for new throttle thing is fixes one of the bad

I'm 1.80m tall. Would you say this is a good and comfortable choice for me?

How's the visibility of the display in sunny weather?

So this thing doesnt feel really all that planted during twisties and corners? I'm looking for a bike that can handle twisties and corners comfortably and confidently.

What warranty comes on the back ?

I really want one. I sold my cbr600rr an want the mt03 as a daily.

Does this mt 03 2020 have a red key? Or only 2 black keys?

I kinda want this over my r3

I think about this bike as my first.

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What's the milage per liter? Can you please tell me?

Cant decide between this and the z400 or the cb300r

Man you can’t be doing a one year review with only 800 miles on that thing. That’s what I put on my bike in week. I’ve had my mt03 for 10 months and I’ve put on it 15k miles

I agree that this bike is perfect for absolutely begginners. But the power is easy to get used to, you will definitely want to upgrade very soon. Also this bike doesn't "power wheelie" and you REALLY have to rev it + pull hard with your hands, to do a clutch up wheelie. I mean at some point this is gonna get you annoyed, I already want to upgrade just for that

I am new driver and think buying new mt 03 i am 42 years old is it better to buy mt 07 and little bit think with head for start

I want.

I’m torn between the MT-03 or MT-07

R3 has a little bit top speed🧡

r6 throttle tube fixes your problem

I never did wear gloves riding on bike...

Ayoo this is San Jose 😂

What do u expect for 4,599? U want more, u pay more

R6 throttle tube is $30

Will this bike move a 280 pound unit of a man? Lol

Honestly the cons of this bike are all 1st world problems. Lol

wow, what a squid

Crap review!