Love your reviews Mark. Got my MT 03 three weeks ago and love everything about it. First bike after a 20 year absence and it is exactly what I needed. After really learning how to ride I may step up to an MT 09 or a Z900. Thanks for your insight.

Totally agree with you on this bike Mark. I had a 2019 MT-03 until recently and loved it for all the reasons you say here. I recommend a fly screen (bigger than the Yamaha one if you can find one) which gives a little but welcome shielding from the wind blast.

First time rider looking for a beginner bike then came across this bike for the price range in 2021 was awesome to see so started looking up reviews. Your review was very detailed which I appreciate keep up the great work!! Safe travels!

So, many channels and reviews. YOURS are real and present what as a ridder from the age of 16 and now 78 looking for something lower and still fun to ride.

Picked mine up today. At 5'11 and a 32" inseam, this bike is a perfit fit. Thanks for the great and informative video.

I don’t need another motorcycle right now, but Mark is doing another review, so here I am.

Great to see a review of this bike by someone my height. All but one other review I've seen so far have been by riders taller than myself, in the 6' range. But based on their feedback on how they felt a little cramped I figured that the MT-03 would the perfect height for me. Now after watching your video, I'm more certain than ever that this bike will be just the right height for me. I don't ride yet, but hope to (wife and finances permitting) in a few years and when/if that happens I plan on getting the MT-03 as my first bike. But it's going to have to be a '21 or '20 because I don't like any of the colors that the '22 is offered in. I really like the MT-03 in this grey/off white with red rims color scheme and that's what I want.

I got one of these in Storm Grey a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it. Such a great bike to learn on and a ton of fun to ride. Only mod I've done so far is I swapped the stock throttle tube with the R6 throttle tube and that made a huge difference. Plan on getting an exhaust on it and some crash protection from T-Rex once they come back in stock. Great video!

Seriously considering buying one of these over in the states! Great review man.

Hope to order a new Yamaha MT03 next year. Thanks for your positive review.

Riding a slow bike fast is always more fun than riding a fast bike slow, stuff like this is hilarious to hoon on the road at semi licence friendly speeds.

Had one for my first bike for a year now. I put full exhaust on a windshield aftermarket mirrors and a fender elmanaiter. After a year of owning it I can say im keeping it another year.

My favourite bike reviewer! 👍 About this motor, I like it's a twin cylinder. Sounds much better than the competition Ktm Duke and chinese bikes which are single cylinder.

I would love to see the 2021 R1 too. Your review back in 2019 was the main reason that i have bought the R1 back then.

Thanks for your review... test ride a concours or fjr1300 ...I know they are tanks in comparison but still are fun and quite capable in the twisties. I love your opinions and camera work. Thanks again, Mark. 👊🏻

Just got one of these, absolutely insane bike!

Well Mark.. I bought one, absolutely love it! Plenty of power and speed unless you're a power freak of course, everything is good albeit legs are slightly crunched up, bar risers added, mirror extenders, shad panniers for my touring, 2hrs out, botty comfy, smooth, light, extremely flick able machine, WHAT A LITTLE GEM.!

Another fantastic review Mark. I am still swayed towards the Honda cb300r but it's great that there is so much choice out there :)

Nice review 😃 It might also be a good choice for those who like me are getting on in years, like 84 of them lol. At 222KG (without the rack, panniers & top box) my Yamaha xj6F is fine when it's rolling, but, a bit of a handful to push around🤔

Great review Mark, love my new MT-03, quite the looker by the way, it does turn some heads as it's not that common in my area, especially because it's the all black version which looks particularly badass. I'm 6' and find it reasonably comfortable but am already considering upgrading to the MT-07 or MT-09 as soon as a I learn how to handle this one, I'm a total motorcycle noob! (less than a month rider) 🙂 Cheers

Excellent review Mark, I’m very interested in this bike as a 2nd bike, looks really nice!

Splendid review!!!👍👍🙌 Thanks, mate 🏍🏍

Love the look only been riding a mt03 for a month now. I love my bike.

Got mine yesterday and I am very pleased👌

I've had mine for about a month, and I like it.

Yeah almost had mine 12 months lovely bike, so much fun

Great vid mate, cheers

Best review I have seen on this bike good job I love to Digital dashboard

Nice vídeo and Nice bike!! I have one like it here in Brazil.

Another great review Mark. It’s a pity Honda don’t make a 350cc twin!

Enjoying a couple of your vids with a beer before the England v Ukraine match begins.... 🍺 Greetings from Kentucky, USA.

Nice thorough review, thanks buddy. 👍

real life the bike has everything one needs my wife has one been riding it for one season it was just offered in USA for 2020 she loves it but I am moving her up to the 07 maybe a little better for longer trips as she gets more experience riding

Like it a lot. Its compact, stylish, handles well, is frugal and packs enough punch for me (held a full license for 45 years). As you say its a good small capacity allrounder. Its difficult to know where its sits. The BMW G310R and Honda CB300R are similar capacity, cheaper but less powerful single cylinder options. Whereas the MT03 is now more expensive than both the Duke 390 and Z400 twins which have greater capacity, power and torque. That said its not a clear deal breaker. Choice may simply come down to which one you like the look of.

Love my MT-03.

Taking one for a test ride tomorrow in Australia, never ridden a bike before and it was between this and z400 but there's no stock of the z's mainly looking for a bike to last 18months of learners/provisional license then go bigger . Good review seems like quicker then some ppl say

Great review for a great bike 👍

What a great bike!!

The good thing about thr mt03 even if im experienced rider is it doesnt tolerate my speeding and dangerous habit

Nice review. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks again..top review

Yamaha, I am driving motorbikes now for more than 45 years, always Yamaha from a FS1 to now a FZ1 Fazer. I have seven FZR 1000 Exup and a lot of spare parts, the FZ1 and from last year a Mash Falcone 125cc. Went to a Yamaha dealer today and there is nothing that appeals to me. Next a visited a Kawasaki dealer and the same thing, all those modern bikes are really ugly as the night. My next one is going to be a RE Interceptor, did a test drive last year and it was really good. The FZ1 is a very, very good bike and nice to drive but to fast in modern traffic, it's difficult to keep in the speed limit because it is so smooth. Therefore something more relaxed and that is the reason I bought the little Mash, top speed 95km.

Great review! My biggest concern being 5’7” was if it were too tall and the comfort of it.

The usd forks and the standard forks on the mt07 doesn't make all that much sense, but you're really good at reviewing bikes, everything I'd look for, you cover, cheers Mark

Well I'm sold, I'm only 5'5, 65yr old, knackered knees, really starting to struggle with my versys, I've 1200,s,1000cc, 750, s etc then had a go on this bike, what a revelation! How can something so small and light be this good? Really thinking of ordering one soon.

MT-03 is a bit more refined and more comfortable than the Z400. The Z400 has a little more power, a little bigger frame, puts a little more weight on your wrists and has a slipper clutch. They cost about the same in the US. In the end, if you are closer to 5’-6”, go for the Yamaha. If you are closer to 6’-0” go for the Kawasaki. The Z400’s slipper clutch is nice if you do a lot of riding around town instead of out in the country.

Nice bike and a good review. Watched this after your R1 review. Have you got shares in Crescent Yamaha?!

Great review Mark, as always. I wonder, do you prefer the MT03 or CB300R?

I'm almost 5' 8" in my shoes i think this would be perfect for me. Have to get an aftermarket can though and some longer mirrors.

Very very nice. Nearly as nice my old RD350LC

It is the leg position that makes long distance a bit uncomfortable, if your legs are long. At 5’8 and normal 32x34 jeans, this was definitely the case. An aftermarket seat to gain 1.5-2 inches cured the problem.

I love this bike, but like the shape of the seat on the MT-09

hi Mark - riding 30 years have a Harley Heritage and would like an easy to ride around town - would you go with Mt-03 or the 2022 CB500F? Loved the review on the CB- am 5 foot 11 and 185 lbs like the comfort factor as you describe on the CB500F. Thank you!

Nice little bike

Nice one mark, any idea if you'll get your hands on the new Tracer 9 and when? :)

Load of bargains on these nowadays, some new ones unsold 2019 models believe it or even cheaper than the new MT125. Apparently it isn't a seller in this country, very overlooked A2 bike. I think it's perfect balance between economy and running costs, unfortunately everyone wants 700cc as their first big bike.

PS. Just been out on my new purchase, an MT-03. I love it, real shame Yamaha neglected to fit a rear brake...🤔

Great review, I returned to riding after a 25 year lay off and came back with a Kawasaki Vulcan then swapped to a NC750X but am a bit fed up with the weight of these bigger bikes, I don't ride for the speed and looking to go down to a lighter bike. At the moment am flipping between the MT 03 and the CB300R - where would you go ?

Was waiting to see this review.... :P How would this compare to the Zontes R1? (except the reliability part, but I've friends who haven't complained about anything on them)

Thanks for the vid. If you had to pick one for everyday use and they were same price - Z400 or MT-03?

Looks like a fun bike. I would love to see a comparison between this and the Z 400. Which one would you get? I will admit that I had a demo on the ninja 400 A while back and at 215 pounds Without gear and 6 feet tall I was underwhelmed. Seemed slow like not enough get up and go. Maybe I should just give up on the small bikes. I had the same feeling on an r3 a while back. Seemed under powered for me also, Of course I know you can wind them out and get up to speed. As a friend of mine said I would like to get across the intersection before the light changes.

Hi mark. I’m 6’1” and I really like the look of this bike. Do you think I’ll be to big for it?

I'm a new rider. Looking to purchase my first bike. I don't have that much experience though. Would this be a good starter bike? What are some other options?

hello, how are you in general, how do you think the bike, and the ktm 390 ng and the new mt 03 which would be better.

Good video. Thanks!!!!!!!!

MT-03 or CB500F. I’m tempted by the more powerful Honda but at 5ft 4inches I do like the appeal of the low seat and low weight of the Yamaha. Is one of these bikes the clear standout bike?

I like the Mt series of motorcycless. Can't wait for the Mt 10 update for next year. Even though the Mt 10 is great as is.

What would be a good, well-sustained highway cruising speed, for say, an hour or so?

I'd prefer a" twin" over a "thumper" any day!

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Please test 2023 model cant wait to get mine

Great review Mark, Nice bike, but would take the duke 390 over the MT03. I think the duke offers better kit and styling lMO. Cheers.

Do you think this would be a good starters bike?

Can anything be done with this engine wise to give it a bit more power.

What is better? Mt03 or Ninja 400? Thanks

Great review. I get really fed up with bike manufacturers who constantly put the pegs too far back and the bars too low and forward. It's just plain stupid as it turns an otherwise great little bike into a leg scruncher and gives wrist ache. Why do they do this? I suppose to appeal to boy racers? If the pegs were forward 12 inches and the bars up a little and further back this would be an all-day-comfort motorcycle. I wonder if it is possible to make an adjustment to move the pegs and back brake lever forward?

I read Japan just released another MT-03 .. is it this one or they have updated it for 2022 ?

I am 5, 7...couple of days ago, I test ride a mt15, i wasn't able to flat foot... Is it the bike lighter than mt03 or pre load adjustment able to help? I am going to get one soon... Pls advise, thank you

For most of the big bike we kind a got screwed by Indonesian tax, but for the one we build, oh yeah, this one goes for 2500 pound here😁

Would you choose MT-03 or Z 400?

I want this one or the mt07 wich one do you guys prefer?

would you recommend this bike to a beginner rider whos 4'10?

Hi Mark any chance reviewing the new Grom?

it would be nice if yamaha bring the xsr300 over with the xsr9 tank style. then we could convert it to RD LC replica.

Does the display show what gear your in?

You should use Horsepower figures instead of PS. It’s a more attractive unit of measurement in the English speaking Motorsports fans. It will make you’re informative videos more appealing for a larger amount of people.

I looked at this bike a few years ago when I was returning to biking but the salesman told me is get bored and want something bigger.....meh

I think this is a very impressive looking bike. But to me 200 miles on 14 litres doesn't sound that good. I've been riding a 2021 SH125i and I'm pretty much getting 195 to 200 miles out of its 7 litre tank. Obviously my SH lacks power and just sometimes touches 70 mph now that I've added the large Honda screen. I do uber eats, deliveroo and Just eat on it and find it comfortable during my often 5 to 9 hours shift, often doing 60 to 80 miles per shift.

this one or the Kawasaki Z400?

The Dealer is not shy about advertising on the tail section. I've noticed Poole does a front fender badge. Is that sort of advertising very wide spread these days?

Why aren't you using the metric system!?

If these came with a DCT; Yamaha would sell millions

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I’m torn between the MT 03 and the R3.

Okay bike but a bit bland compared to the KTM Duke 390.

Great review, but I have noticed that for all the taxes you Brits' have to pay it looks to me like the last municipal employees to work on your roads spoke Italian!