Yamaha MT-03 Updated Globally with Styling Tweaks, LCD Cluster and New Colour Option

Yamaha has updated the twin-cylinder naked sports bike, the MT-03, for the model year 2025. While the bike in the image is the international-spec model, the 2025 Yamaha MT-03 could be brought to the Indian market sometime next year. Along with a couple of design tweaks, the updated MT-03 features a negative LCD dash with smartphone connectivity ensuring access to call/SMS alerts, mails, and turn-by-turn navigation. The design changes include a more angular rear section similar to the fully faired Yamaha R3. Another change is the addition of a new colour option – Ice Storm, which has blue-coloured alloy wheels. Robotic-like LED headlamps, split seats, street-style handlebars, and a contoured fuel tank continue. 

Mechanically, the bike remains the same. The new Yamaha MT-03 retains a 321cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine producing 41.4bhp and 29.5Nm of peak torque. The engine comes mated to a six-speed gearbox, accompanied by a slip-and-assist clutch.

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Yamaha India currently retails the existing MT-03 at an ex-showroom price of Rs 4.60 lakh. It remains to be seen when the company plans to bring the updated naked bike to our market. Along with the 2025 Yamaha MT-03, we expect the YZF-R3 to arrive in 2025. Unveiled globally nearly two months ago, the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R3 gets design upgrades and new features. It now appears more sporty thanks to the new R-series design language. The front fascia is marked out by a new LED headlamp (with sleek LED Daytime Running Lamps) and four-way position lamps. Three paint finishes are on offer – Team Yamaha Blue, Matte Stealth Black, and Lunar White/Nebula Blue. Like the MT-03, the R3 comes with a new LCD cluster with Bluetooth compatibility. Even the mechanicals remain the same as the bike's twin sibling.

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For now, Yamaha sells the YZF-R3 at Rs 4.64 lakh (ex-showroom) in the country. It goes against the Aprilia RS 457 and the Kawasaki Ninja 500.