Mt 03

This comparison of the Aprilia Tuono 457 and Yamaha MT-03 highlights their differences in power, chassis, suspension, braking, and tech to guide rider decisions.

The 2025 Yamaha MT-03 comes in a new colour option – Ice Storm, which has blue-coloured alloy wheels.

With their robotic-looking LED headlamps and LED turn signals, the Yamaha MT-03 and MT-25 have the same chassis and design philosophy.

Yamaha brought the R3 and the MT-03 to India as completely built-up units from Indonesia, hence the higher price tag of Rs 4.65 lakh and Rs 4.60, respectively. Prices are ex-showroom.

We stack up the newly launched Yamaha MT-03 against the KTM 390 Duke to see how they compare in terms of performance, styling, features, and more.

The Yamaha MT-03 uses a 321cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that belts out 41bhp at 10,750rpm and 29.5Nm of peak torque at 9,000rpm.

Yamaha has launched the YZF-R3 and MT-03 in India, showcasing a powerful 321cc parallel-twin engine. These models will be imported as Completely Built Units (CBU) from Thailand.

Yamaha is all set to launch two of its highly-anticipated bikes - the R3 and the MT-03, in India tomorrow. While the Yamaha R3 is making a comeback, the MT-03 will be accessible for the first time in our market.

Yamaha recently showcased its awaited models, the MT-03, the new Yamaha R3, and the R7. The motorcycles were unveiled at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) on the sidelines of India's first-ever MotoGP event. Both the R3 and the MT-03 are expected to go on sale in December this year.

As for the price, expect the updated YZF-R3 motorcycle to be in Rs 3.5 - Rs 4.5 lakh range, while the 2023 MT-03 could carry a sticker price of around Rs 3.7 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.