Yamaha MT-03 2020: the evolution of the compact Hyper Naked [PHOTO]

Refined, tapered and technological. The new Yamaha MT-03 It appears that way at first glance. The new result of a construction philosophy that combines Japanese tradition and progress.

A new naked

The overview MT of the house of tuning forks is varied and the same segment of the HyperNaked ranges between specimens from 125 cc and muscular models with drive 1000 cc.
The design of the new MT-03 confirms distinction and connotative details. An evolved and renewed stylistic language, thanks to the luminous signature LED (including arrows) segmented and sharp. Then the setting “mass forward”, which conveys an idea of ​​maximum agility and dynamism, evaluating conveyors, tank from 14 liters and the same twin-cylinder engine. The energetic heart of the project. The bike is long 2.090 millimeters with wheelbase of 1.380 mm, wide 745 mm is tall 1.035 mm (minimum from the ground 160 mm). The saddle height amounts to 780 mm. The reported curb weight is 168 kg.

Cycling and technology

The project is characterized by a Lightweight tubular diamond frame, functional from a performance point of view, supporting the liveliness of the vehicle and a certain agility, as reported. The engine appears as a stressed element with also a limited weight. The picture is completed by an upside down fork with stems from 37 millimeters and gold-colored stays, then an asymmetrical swingarm from 573 mm whose pin is close to the central area of ​​the vehicle, containing the variation of the angle of the motorbike with the asphalt surface. The dynamism is favored by the shock absorber setting, reconfigured in preload and compression; then a braking system with hydraulic front disc from 298 mm and back from 220 mm. Tubeless tire sizes are: front from 110/70-17M/C (54H) and back from 140/70-17M/C (66H). Considering the appearance, the riding position seems favored by the slim and compact central section, therefore by a raised handlebar.
A new concept digital instrumentation also stands out, proposed by a screen LCD multifunction with negative screen, i.e. dark background and highlighted light characters. The overview of accessories is varied and specific applications are also mentioned MyGarage through which to virtually configure an example e My Ride which allows you to have an overview of the driving, as reported.

Motor

An example that can be driven with a licence A2. The propulsion unit twin-cylinder da 321 cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC with 4 valves, offers a maximum thrust of 30.9 kW corresponding to 42 horses, achieved at a regime of 10.750 rpm. While the maximum torque, again considering the data, is 29.6 Nm a 9000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 6-speed constant-mesh transmission with chain final drive.

Availability and price

Proposed in color variations Ice Fluo, icon blue e Midnight Black, The new MT-03 signed by Yamaha will be introduced at dealers since December this year at a list price of 5.490 €, free dealership, taking the indications again.

Photo: Yamaha Motor