Had mine for a few months already. Lots of shifting because of low gearing. Averaging 53 MPG. 8500 RPM at 80 MPH, kinda buzzy. Last 2 gears are overdrive. Fun, zippy, nimble, light. Throttle is a long pull but forgiving. About 10 MPH and it demands/screams to shift into 2nd. Unique aesthetics. Cheap to maintain and insure. Low tier brakes and lever feel but decent and not crappy. If you taller than 5’9 don’t get this short height bike. 3/4 tuck and NOT full tuck stance. So-so seat over long rides.

my wife is 58 years old rides and loves the MT-03 it is her first bike

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome choice! It really is an easy bike to get on with.

In the UK the speed limit is 70 MPH. The only advantage of a bigger bike is you get to 70 quicker, but with all the disadvantages of a big bike, cost being just one... 🤔 Just got rid of my BIG 4 cyl bike that weighs 220 kg for the lovely MT-03. Happy days 😁

Wow. Perfect. Ahmen. So sensible! I just watched anothger Vlogger recomend a group of five starter bikes which were all 500-650 lb. cruisers, included a Sportster 883! Insane. Everything on his list was at least 100 lbs. overweight. Insane. The MT-03 looks perfect. A beginner bike must be (1) under 425 lbs. (2) under 50 hp (3) under $5,000. Under, under, under. Gotta learn to walk before trying to join the track team. Here's my progression: (1) '61 Sears MoPed 50cc, (2) '63 Honda 50, (3) '64 Honda 250 Scrambler, (4) '68 Suzuki T500 Titan, (5) '76 Yamaha XS650, (6) '81 Yamaha XV 920R (7) '18 Bonneville T120 1200cc.

I've seen plenty of MT-03 reviews but reasoning (and cartoon part) in your review is certainly the best.

Great review! It’s nice to see someone be down to earth and give an honest opinion that’s not just a draw out and regurgitated line thats been repeated again and again like in all the trending videos. Love your editing style and sense of humor. This little MT-03 will be my first street bike and I’m excited for it. Midnight black colorway is more my style.

Really great MT03 review, maybe even the best I've seen so far. Thank you, sir.

Great video and review delivered in a most engaging style. Older 1200 BMW rider looking for something more fun and less licence threatening. I think there'll be one in my garage very soon. Thanks and keep up the great work.

I am 58 and recently returned to riding after a long lay off, I have done the sport bike thing and don't ride for the speed now, I'm currently riding a NC750X which is OK but I'm a bit tired of lugging these heavier bikes around. I love the colour scheme of the featured MT and also the front end, think I will be swapping out pretty soon for the 2020 MT 03.

@user-rf9me7xm1w

2 жыл бұрын

I too found it chore moving my large Triumph around and down sized to an mt 03. I never regretted it, it's much more fun to ride and does everything triumph did but with much less effort.

Finally! Someone that makes sense on how to choose a beginner bike 👍

Good video. Picking one up in two weeks when it arrives

Thanks for your comments! I have the old MT 03 660 cc a fun mono that will probably be my last: I'm 73 & my Yamaha is my tenth bike... I think I'll switch to a scooter around 300 cc with great storage capacity :(

Love this video ... Great graphics, fun to watch 👍

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit

Excellent video with valid points all the way, thank you 👍🏻

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

Just got a BMW G310GS after deciding to go with a "small" displacement bike. Definitely agree with the sentiment that big is not always better now. It's twice as fun as bigger, heavier, faster bikes. I can really ride it hard without worrying about small mistakes costing me a trip to the hospital or morgue. And even then I'm not even close to the bikes potential. Makes you focus more on being as efficient as possible with your cornering, braking, accelerating, and shifting/clutch technique instead of just being singularly concerned with throttle control all the time.

This is a fantastic review! I love the styling of the CB300R but The MT03 seems like a great bike for the money.

Hi buddy I m from India I loved to buy it after watching ur reviews of it, thnks.

Real good job.

I so love this review... Small zippy bikes are loads of fun. So cool your intro toons and graphics. Nice! 👍😎

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗 I really appreciate the complement :)

@sunilscorpy4594

3 жыл бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV cheers n keep the wheels rolling. 😀

@grumpysquid

3 жыл бұрын

I concur on the intro anime stuff!

I have had my mt03 for year for my first bike I still have it just because i love the smaller bike.

I had mt03 2021, ride 5.000 km before I selling it, and now want a bigger. I must say the mt 03 is fantastic motorcycle. Big torgue, from 0- 100 km in 5.5 second. Was many who thought my bike was a 650 cc...because he look big, 2 cylinder and seat high 78.5 cm..Easy to handle, and I ride it mostly on highway, and excellent in wind! Only miss more top speed ( 165 km/ h), is 322 cc u know, but break good and suspension very okay.

Good video

Another great down to earth review. Can't argue with any of your points. Only just of recent am I noticing these 'smaller' bikes here in Australia, mainly because of the Food Delivery riders, most of whom are of Indian origin, using them over scooters. I unfortunately weigh in at over 130Kg (280lbs) and need cubic inches just to get my fat ass moving but if I was skinny I'd love a light bike, they simply are more fun.

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again! Yeah, a guy your size would probably do better on an MT-07. I like the small size of these naked bikes though. When you hardly see any bike in front of you it almost feels like you're flying.

I am saving money and planning to buy MT-03. I lived in apartment so what's your recommendation to prevent from bike theft? Thanks for the nice informative video.

Great intro, nice review. What’s the word on the T7?

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I picked up the T7! I'll come out with a short video on the pick-up, some suspension settings and some other important things I found out about a Yamaha 10 year engine warranty (if you use their Yamalube for your oil changes).

The Ron Jeremy bit hahaha so good

I’ve read a little about the Royal Enfield 350 Meteor that should be released soon. Good size with a retro, but modern look. Might be another good choice in this small bike category.

To be honest, I like the Ducati Scrambler the most. As I was not willing to pay that price, I got a Benelli Leoncino 500. I am soo happy, enjoy it much more than my Yamaha XT 600. Should have take that leap years ago...better late than never.

Enjoyed the review! Curious though, why this over the Z400 or Ninja 400? I have had a liter bike, but looking for something a little lighter and "zippier".

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

The Kawasaki's are great bikes too, I just did a review on this one because Yamaha loaned it to me for a week. I'd like to have done a direct comparison but didn't have a Z400 on hand.

@CarysCorner

3 жыл бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV thanks for the follow-up. Mechanically, Yamaha is probably the best, but I do like the idea of the additional CC's. There a dealer near me that sells both, maybe I can talk then into a comparison test. 😀

@SamiNami

3 жыл бұрын

Can't really go wrong with a Kawi.

Finny real rewiever

What a fun and zippy bike!! :)

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

It really is! Glad you had fun on it!

What drone and drone camera setup do you have?

Is it advisable to get this for a daily ride of 8 to 12 hours for a 5 7me?

Except for styling and seat height, the Yamaha MT-03 and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 seem to be in the same category. Which would you and Brooke prefer? For touring, I'd prefer the Interceptor, but I'm an old retro myself.

@Kap1k

3 жыл бұрын

I was actually considering MT 03 as my first bike, but it's too small for me (I am 192cm tall, which is 6'3 I think?) and ended up with Interceptor (I also love the retro style bikes). I've done my first trip on Interceptor, put 2000km in one week on it, and yes, touring on it is fine, but the stock seat is literally pain in the ass for a longer rides.

@ScreamingReel500

2 жыл бұрын

The Interceptor looks really nice.

Looks wise, the Ducati should be appealing to the older, "why the heck can't they make a smaller standard motorcycle" crowd. Maybe it's the orange and black paint scheme that looks a little familiar as well. Reviews of smaller (to us) bikes are always good to watch. What would be really cool is a review of that old Polish 350cc sidecar rig you mentioned once. Is that still made? I was drooling over its bigger comrade, the Ural Patrol for a while, but the Russkies price it like it was a Harley.

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think that those Polish bikes are made anymore and I hear the Ural is as reliable as a meth addict. I’d love to see Harley just build an 80ci Evo FXR and sell it at a good price. I’d even buy one with a radiator if that’s what it takes to pass emissions. Oh, and the Scrambler 400 is almost the same as the 800 at almost the same price so it’s kinda hard to justify buying one over the standard Scrambler. I guess if someone is a total beginner and can afford a premium smaller bike they can get one, but I’d be awful tempted to skip the middle man on that one. Cheers!

Love the bike, love the looks ...I run a 848 SF .... it’s just too much, better off running a smaller bike, especially around towns and streets...and many can are good enough for touring and keeping your license... 🇬🇧🇬🇧

Couldn't agree with you more. Now a mature rider 40 to 50 horsepower is enough fun. Light. Agile and you can wring their neck. 👍

I'd love to see 2" longer forks, 21-18 wheels, flat seat and knobbly tires...T3!

Plenty fun! Which is better first bike CBR500 or MT 03 ? Thanks

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

The CBR would be better for touring but the MT is much lighter and nimbler.

@daveinwla6360

3 жыл бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV - The MT-03, CB500x and INT650 have compression ratios of 11.2:1, 10.7:1 and 9.5:1 , respectively. I think engine longevity and need for high octane fuel puts the Interceptor 650 first and the MT-03 last for long distance, especially 3rd-world, touring.

@jeremycubs8331

3 жыл бұрын

CBR500 is obviously faster, mpg wise probably the same. The main difference is the engine characteristic, MT03 has very revvy engine, while the 500r gives out power in lower revs, not that the CBR can't rev high but torque is immediately available.

How does it compare to the CB300F for a new, shorter rider? I like the fact that it comes with ABS.

@jlmcgrot

2 жыл бұрын

I got to the point of the video where you compared it a little in the video.

Personally I like the look, and feel of the CB300R

is your speed in mph or kph?

Learn to walk before trying to run. Beginning your riding experience on a smaller, slower bike will pay off in the long run.

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

I like Yamaha.

Country which is the largest producer of consumer of motorcycles in the world doesn’t have MT-03 or a Z400.. It has its KTM and Honda rivals ( and Ninja 400) though !

how much fuel does it consume?

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, I should have put that part in. Riding at about 100kph I got to 280km when the fuel gauge went down to one bar. It should be able to go over 300k on a tank.

@sebastianschulz6531

3 жыл бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV Enough for that 300cc bike. I still look for the numbers because some bikes I once owned turned out to be quite thirsty without delivering the torque/power to justify it.

@the.communist

3 жыл бұрын

@@sebastianschulz6531 i got it, it goes way over 300 kms per tank as long as you dont rev it too much

@sebastianschulz6531

3 жыл бұрын

@@the.communist Thank you, but as a true communist you must be craving as many revolutions as possible ;-) I looked on spritmonitor.de (has an English language option too). And people get 4,6 litres/100kms, which is quite a lot, but I bet most riders thrash their bike and that will obviously peak the consumption. I will unlikely sell my BMW R1200RT this year. But if I do sell it eventually, I am thinking of something 300-500cc. I am just done trying to have the most ridiculous power in a bike. Plus there are far better riders out there. The roads in Germany are too busy with anything, so racing is too dangerous. You always have to anticipate someone making a mistake and this anticipation/awareness is what keeps a rider alive more than any helmet or other safety feature.

I own a 2015 FZ 07 and I have not used its full potential.

Man that's a big 🐈!

Versys x300 for moto camping.

So if I go into a motorcycle dealership and ask for an "Anna Kendrick" bike, they'll know what I'm talking about, right?

So.............Yamaha puts a fantastic symmetrical display between the bars on the MT-03, but uses a LCD turd on my MT-09. Frankly I'd love to have room for a Ninja 400 and about 4 grand in aftermarket customs for the ultimate small ripper.

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. The MT-03 display is nicer than the MT-09 or the MT-07. Maybe they'll update those bikes soon because I can't see how they'll justify this.

3:06 Other bikini teams may be available

🐻 bear @ 9:11 🛬💥🏢🏢 coincidence? Or 😱😱😱😱

I like it pretty well, but it looks like a preying mantis insect. Still don't know why Yamaha hasn't made an XSR classic style out of this chassis--- would be easy for them to do. Maybe Yamaha thinks the "kids" and "beginners" won't like a classic look--- but I think they would be wrong. The only "style" that's unappealing to young and new riders these days is "cruisers". I think a retro naked bike would be a hit with new riders, plus riders with some miles under their belt who could appreciate a classic style. Those big, giant, high, wide, quasimodo Hunchback of Notre Dame humps in front of the seat are awful on ALL bikes. I can't even call them "gas tanks" anymore because they all are just plastic covers.

I like the bike - but why do they have to make it SO fugly? What ever happened to simple, tasteful and pretty naked bikes like the old Honda CB....whatever and the Yamaha XS650? They looked, sounded and felt like motorcycles and not like a plastic praying mantis that sounds like a blender.

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the Honda is the closest to that more classic look. In bigger bikes I think the Kawasaki Z900RS is a beauty.

@Yozzer72

3 жыл бұрын

Amen brother 👍 modern styling is shocking. Why do they think I want a bike that either looks like a wasp or a frickin transformer 🤷‍♂️

Between the MT-03 and the MT-07 ... I’ll take the MT-09 ... 👍🏼

@DifferentSpokesTV

3 жыл бұрын

Not the MT-10?

@kierenmoore3236

3 жыл бұрын

Different Spokes TV ... That’s good too, but I have an R1 and the 9 is a whoolie machiiiiine!

ninja 400 is a lot better in my opinion.