2015 Yamaha MT-03 now available in Thailand – 321cc Dark Knight of Street

Posted on September 1, 2015September 1, 2015 by eddy

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Most of us already knew about the availability of the Yamaha MT-25 in Indonesia, but in Thailand, they just got a much more powerful version of it with the name Yamaha MT-03 ABS. This a predicted marketing by Yamaha since they already introduced the YZF-R3 in Thailand as opposed to the YZF-R25 in Indonesia and Malaysia. The YZF-R25 and YZF-R3 share the same frame and accessories, except the higher capacity engine at 321cc as compared to the 249cc and the addition of ABS. FYI, the R25 produces 35.5hp (26.5kW) at 12,000RPM with torque rated at 22.1Nm at 10,000RPM. While the R3 is pushing 30.9 kW (42.0PS) @ 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm (3.0 kg-m) @ 9,000 rpm. This actually translates to 14.3% increase in power and 25.3% increase in torque!

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I like the one in red of this MT-03 as it shows it muscle and works well with the overall of the bike than the usual Race-Blu of the Yamaha colour.

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The multi-function meter is retained and this prove to be an easy fit for this bike.

2015-Yamaha-MT03-details-005 The engine with 321cc are said to be all-new engine by Yamaha, but we think this is the same one fitted to the R3.

2015-Yamaha-MT03-details-002 The fuel tank can be filled up to 14 liters of fuel for that long distance riding. The tank is made to look big as tank are also usually related to the ‘shoulder’ of the bike. It must look tough.

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The rear section shows the familiar tail light construction as used on the YZF-R25 / R3. The addition of the rear pillion handle makes it easy for the pillion and also to stand the bike in double-stand.

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The one Race-Blu is looking good too.

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You can choose the one in black too if you want to be a little different than the rest of the crowd.

2015 Yamaha MT-03 Technical Specs:

Engine

Engine type	2-Cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valves
Displacement	321cc
Bore x stroke	68.0 mm x 44.1 mm
Compression ratio	11.2 : 1
Maximum power	30.9 kW (42.0PS) @ 10,750 rpm
Maximum Torque	29.6 Nm (3.0 kg-m) @ 9,000 rpm
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Clutch Type	Wet, Multiple Disc
Carburettor	Fuel Injection
Ignition system	TCI
Starter system	Electric
Transmission system	Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission	Chain

Chassis

Frame	Diamond
Front suspension system	Telescopic forks
Front travel	130 mm
Caster Angle	25º
Trail	95 mm
Rear suspension system	Swingarm
Rear Travel	125 mm
Front brake	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 298 mm
Rear brake	Hydraulic single disc, Ø 220 mm
Front tyre	110/70-17M/C 54H (Tubeless)
Rear tyre	140/70-17M/C 66H (Tubeless)

Dimensions

Overall length	2,090 mm
Overall width	720 mm
Overall height	1,135 mm
Seat height	780 mm
Wheel base	1,380 mm
Minimum ground clearance	160 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank)	169 kg
Fuel tank capacity	14.0 L
Oil tank capacity	2.4 L