MT-03

2017 Yamaha MT-03 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's naked motorcycle platform, the 2017 Yamaha MT-03 utilizes a 321 cc (19.6 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42 HP (30.7 kW) at 10,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 29 Nm (21.4 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 130.8 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (10,750 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the MT-03 measures 168 kg (370 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,380 mm (54.3 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 17 indexed model years from 2004 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.