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Yamaha MT-03 on sale
Addition to range set to attract new MT customersThe all new MT-03 offers a first step into the exhilarating world of the Masters of Torque (MT) range priced at $5699 RRP inc GST.
The MT-03 is a 321cc parallel twin that offers the first step into the wide range of practical, torquey and stripped-raw motorcycles.
Yamaha says the new model has a strong focus on every-day urban use and will appeal to a different customer – one for whom style is as important as function.
Natural ergonomics are designed to give high levels of comfort. The seat/handlebar/footrest relationship is designed to create an upright seating position to suit riders of different sizes, we're told.
The upright handlebars also offer the MT-03 rider plenty of manoeuvrability in slow traffic, and this feature also makes the bike easy to move around when wheeling it in and out of garages or parking spaces.
The two-level seating arrangement features a low 780mm rider's seat that gives a feeling of sitting 'in' and not 'on top of' the bike, and enables the typical rider to get both feet on the ground during stop/start riding. The raised passenger seat gives plenty of space for a passenger, and features aluminium grab bars.
The 321cc parallel twin is developed from the YZF-R3 unit. The liquid-cooled four-stroke DOHC four-valve in-line twin cylinder engine has been designed to deliver excellent power and responsive torque characteristics.
The chassis is also based on the sporty YZF-R3 design, and has been developed using the latest structural analysis technology.
Yamaha tells us that the MT-03's multi-function instrument panel is one of the most comprehensive designs in the category, and features a digital speedometer on the right side with an analogue tachometer on the left - and there's also a shift timing indicator at the top.
Other functions include a fuel gauge, water temperature gauge, real-time and average fuel economy, clock, two tripmeters as well as an oil change indicator and more.
For strong and predictable stopping power, together with plenty of feel, the MT-03 is equipped with a large diameter 298mm front disc brake featuring a floating two-piston caliper, while the rear wheel is fitted with a 220mm disc. This efficient and effective braking system gives a high level of braking power, enabling the MT-03 rider to enjoy a high level of control in urban and highway riding. ABS is fitted as standard.
2016 MT-03 Specs:
Engine type: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves
Displacement: 321cc
Bore x stroke: 68.0mm x 44.1mm
Compression ratio: 11.2:1
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Clutch Type: Wet, multiple disc
Fuel: Fuel injection
Ignition system: TCI
Starter: Electric
Transmission: Constant mesh, six-speed
Final drive: Chain
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