Excellent review Kris, thank you. Great pace, good imagery and very useful content delivered in a totally engaging manner. Keep up the great work!

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Great video and great bike!

I've had mine for two weeks, and I like it

@MotoJournoKris

2 жыл бұрын

Nice stuff! Planning any mods?

Good review. 👍

Bro please review ktm duke 390 2020 .. im planning to get one soon but id love see your review first then ill decide.

Awesome video! Great info man thanks.

@MotoJournoKris

4 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful!

Love the snippet of Brooklyn Bridge

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

I probably overuse that spot, but I always think it looks cool going under there!

awesome bike MT03 my dream bike anyway very informative review just keep blogging and stay connected God Bless.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and you too!

@nesto0923

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris thank you my friend God Bless

Love the unique light design but needs greater light visibility

I’m 183cm with a 33” inseam and the tank gets in the way of my knees and makes shifting awkward. However, the previous model fits me pretty much perfect.

@MotoJournoKris

4 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing longer legged riders will probably need to drop the peg height or get some adjustable rearsets to get more room!

@ronbatt756

2 жыл бұрын

your comment is helpful as inseam length is more important than overall height of the rider.

Returning rider..would this be any fun or too slow..or Z400, ninja 400, or Z660, or Mt-07, or Zdike 390 etc..unable to get test rides on these bikes.

@MotoJournoKris

4 жыл бұрын

I think it really depends how important power is to you. The R3/MT-03 don't have the same mid-range torque as the Ninja 400/Z400, however there's a smoother engine character, that you'll be revving more, and the suspension feels a little more premium, but the brakes aren't as powerful. The Duke offers very sporty suspension and handling with a fast revving and punchy single, and the brakes are outstanding. The Kawasaki's are a little more raw as far as engine character, but benefit from the extra torque and a slipper clutch, nice and powerful brakes, not quite at the 390 level, and a good suspension setup. The MT-07 is a great all-rounder and has a well earnt reputation for being a great option, I'd say it's the point of comparison in that particular capacity/niche.

@dry509

4 жыл бұрын

Moto Journo Kris Thank you for the feedback. Think I am going to stick with something like gsxs1000. I am 6 feet 210 lbs. got a ride on a ninja 400 and it is too slow for me.

@KostaYNK

8 ай бұрын

​@@dry509 For 220 lds you need torque, forget MT03 or Z400. i guess with the MT07, you will be satisfied

great video sir,, what is your height,, im going get one on october :-)

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm 180cm with a 32in inseam.

Bad ass

Hello Chris, is this a bike you could do your P's test on (u-turns) and the like or would you need a 250. Could it also be used for longer trips with a windshield to tour on? Thank you for your great work that you do.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'd definitely say the MT-03 would be ideal for doing your P's test. Being a nakedbike with the upright seating position it's very manageable for the low speed stuff, and also nice and light, so managing the balance shouldn't be an issue (but it's worth practicing a heap before the test, on any machine!). Compared to the much older 250 machines, like the FZX250 I started on, these are just way better overall. I've done plenty of long trips on bikes like this with no screen, my FZX250 for instance I did 900km down to Melbourne and back in the day, while later my FZ6N only had a small screen which I added on. The screen definitely helps for the longer trips, so if you're doing that a lot or lots of highway miles you'll definitely appreciate the extra wind protection.

@sonkaldo

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris Thank you very much. Stay safe and well.

@nophoria

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris Do you think that the stock/OEM wind shield that you can buy for the MT-03 is good enough, or does that seem a little small to be effective in your opinion? Thanks

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

@@nophoria That's a hard one, as how tall you are can have such an impact on whether a screen helps a lot or not very much. It looks like it should help, but if you're thinking long distance touring probably won't make an enormous difference unless you're tucked right in, helmet on tank style, which probably isn't that realistic.

A moto e top

I never understood why bikes have such tall seat height

@TK-gd9td

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s for suspension travel without bottoming out

@Denis_Jumps

2 жыл бұрын

It's very low actually

Im 5”1 would I fit or still be too short 🤣🤣. So hard to find a bike.

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

I think you'd probably be getting a toe down, rather than a foot flat. It's a very different machine but you could also check out the Honda CMX500 (Rebel 500), the seat height is much lower as it's more cruiser styled.

@kaytlingarcia9775

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris thanks that gives me an insight. I'm great with a toe down. And thank you. Trying it out tomorrow. Awsomes video!!

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaytlingarcia9775 Good luck! Definitely have a sit on as many machines as you can, because they will vary a bit, with the arch between the seat height and reaching the ground depending on how narrow they are across the bike. Two with the same or similar seat height can be quite different if the seat width is different, or the engine is where your legs want to go. Most of these machines now are designed to be very narrow in this area though.

Hello. I am interested in this bike but I am not able to ride it. I'm 185cm tall and weigh 75kg, so I'm wondering if it's a small motorcycle for me. I'm considering mt03 or z400, I like them both.

@MotoJournoKris

8 ай бұрын

The Z400 should be a bit roomier, but there's a bit of personal preference involved in what people like as far as rider triangle/ergonomics. Are you able to sit on both the bikes, even if you can't ride them? That should give you an idea. On the MT-03 I was quite happy, although I'm a bit shorter than you. However going from the MT-03 to another bike, I really noticed that it's quite a tight seat to 'peg ratio.

@nikolamiljkovic7416

8 ай бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris Do you know what the mt03 or z400 is like with a passenger? how he behaves

@MotoJournoKris

8 ай бұрын

I've mainly had a pillion on a Ninja 400 which is fairly similar to the Z400, and it's capable. Obviously more suited to shorter trips, I think rider and pillion weight around 150-160 kg should be ok. Probably not ideal if you're thinking of touring two up.@@nikolamiljkovic7416

@nikolamiljkovic7416

8 ай бұрын

@@MotoJournoKrissorry if you have had an encounter with the honda cb500f

@MotoJournoKris

8 ай бұрын

Been a number of years, but the CB500F should be roomier despite still running a relatively low seat height, plus the extra capacity and torque are a nice benefit two-up, especially compared to the 300-400s. @@nikolamiljkovic7416

Which one is the best yamaha MT03 or R3?

@MotoJournoKris

2 жыл бұрын

Whichever you prefer the styling on, in all honesty.

@heartofwolf6866

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris ok thanks 🤙

@superstarsfastcars

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on how old you are 😆. Can your back and neck handle the aggressive position of a sports bike all day. Or do you need to sit up a little. I don’t know about you but my upper back and neck starts getting a little tight after 1-2 hours of riding.

I’m 6”2. Will I fit

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

It's probably going to come down to your leg length, as I've talked to some larger riders who've found the room between the pegs and where your knees fit under the tank a bit limiting.

If I’m five three could I ride this bike

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the lowest seat heights available without looking at cruisers (CMX500/Street 500), so it would definitely be worth checking out. It'll depend on your inseam as well as height.

How tall are you in feet?

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

I always mix up the conversion, I think it's 5'11"

@p.villaruel7006

3 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris thank you for the information!! Its because im 6'2ft and im afraid that the bike is ganna look small in me

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

@@p.villaruel7006 Definitely, you want to fit comfortably on the bike.

I got an MT03 2020, I love it but upgrade in 8 months

@MotoJournoKris

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, what are you looking at next?

I have no money to change my mt-03 2016 for new one. Almost same ...

@the.communist

4 жыл бұрын

No point

@ERICK-di1yz

2 жыл бұрын

Sell me it. I will buy your 2016

A low seat height isn't really important,it's a deal breaker. I loath short riders talking bullshit about seat heights. I really wanted this bike but 6ft and over your screwed.

@MotoJournoKris

2 жыл бұрын

It goes both ways, some bikes have a smaller ride triangle and are less suitable for larger riders. But there are options like a taller seat, sometimes dropping the pegs or taller bars depending where the issue is. There's a lot less viable options for shorter riders though.

@sandydennylives1392

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris I get it that most Japanese are shorter in the main than in the US/UK, so for their 'entry' level so called 125/300cc bikes they can leave a taller rider cramped, it's just that nearly every bike I like doesn't seem to fit me. Triumph are the same. The Street twin suffers the same problem. London doesn't really offer you the roads for a more powerful machine, there are too many of us, 12 million in a ten mile radius, tiny narrow roads and speed camera's everywhere, and untold numbers of car drivers who just don't see m/bikes. 99% of all powerful m/bike vids come from the States, broad open roads with 6-8 wide lanes and hardly any traffic and it seems no speed camera's, esp in Arizona which seems to be the epicenter for powerful m/bike vids. I've never seen a powerful m/bike vid from, say New York, because it has the same over population as London. You may know the Missenden Flyer channel, he lives 20-30 miles outside London and uses the same brief roads outside rush hour for his vids. You must agree most bikes under 800cc and nearly all sport bikes are aimed at the ideal 5ft 6 rider. Yamaha are slighty better for the 6ft rider.

@MotoJournoKris

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandydennylives1392 I wouldn't be surprised if the US isn't even considered for many of the smaller machines from a development perspective, as it seems like the trend of going for bigger machines still holds true there, especially with nothing like the A2 or tiered licensing system. But anything new rider centric seems to go as low as possible so people have their feet down. I know on the Ninja 400 when I've ridden a taller machine it almost surprises me how quickly my feet hit the ground. The Street Twin also has a very low seat height all things considered, which from what I understand was the design brief to accommodate smaller riders, with a taller seat and a peg swap both being popular for larger riders. The 390 Duke or Husqvarna 401s are a fair bit taller at the seat, but I'm not sure whether the taller foot controls for clearance may somewhat offset that. I'm 180 cm and a 32 inch inseam and I haven't ridden anything cramped enough that I'd outright avoid the bike, but there's been a few which have certainly been quite compact. I went from the MT-03 to the R15 and it felt much roomier for instance. But there's also a bit of subjectivity in ergos, as I rode a Daytona 675 for years, so I'm probably more used to the more aggressive and smaller ride triangle, with most nakedbikes being roomier and more relaxed in comparison. We're seeing more tall seats offered as accessories these days though - or in some cases adjustable levels between two positions, which may be to address these issues.

@sandydennylives1392

2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoJournoKris Let's hope so. I guess Triumph think the smaller you are,the less money you make, so make their entry level cruiser titchy. I'm too old for pure sports bikes. The Duke will fit me but they have terrible reliability. Probably it might be back to Yammy. I started on their ybr 125 custom, and in nearly three years all I had to change was the spark plug. I'm only looking for a run around so I'll look at their XSR 125. Both it and the CBR neo retro 125R have pretty good pickup for a 125 so it's a toss between the two. I'll visit both dealers next week.

@MotoJournoKris

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandydennylives1392 The little bikes are so good now. I was surprised how much I liked the R15, the engine in that has great power for the capacity. The XSR125 looks really cool too, we don't get them here sadly.

FBUGLY! 🤢😝. Heaps?!......What happened to.....Tons? Or just... a lot?