2007 Yamaha MT 03 | Owners Review

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It's quirky but I love it. If you're looking for your first bike, or a cheap little mule to blat around city streets the MT03 has all you need.
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@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 3 года назад

Do the kev mod, and open up the air box and it fixes the majority of the low rpm bucking. I’ve got a xtx and doing those mods transformed it.

@capo8871 3 года назад

Whats the kev mod

@alainremi267 2 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hOUozkRZkiE.html&ab_channel=MotoSnax

@youngbronci2604 2 года назад

james, is this bike okay for max 1 hour ride with pillion?

@Steve-motorcycles 3 года назад

The best part of the MT03 is the 660cc engine, it’s a peach.. A set of aftermarket cans and it pops a crackles and with the punchy performance, addictive

@alainremi267 2 года назад

Thanks for your comments except the one about the Yamaha Virago! I kept one Virago 535cc for two years, between two (2) Suzuki Savage alias Boulevard 40,a single-cylinder 650cc with belt drive. After the second Savage, I purchased a second-hand BMW 650cc Scarver that I rode from 2005 'till 2017! I'm now riding every day a Yamaha MT03 660cc that I really like a lot. Could be my last bike since I'll be 75 on December 1st :)

@maciejbembenista2680 5 лет назад

That's a really nice review, mate, really in-depth and provided me with all info I needed to decide if I wanted to get this bike or not - a job well done! I'll probably get it as soon as I'm done with my A2 exams.

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thanks man, glad you found it useful. It's a really good bike to start on and you can find them pretty cheap.

@patricksandeberg8184 3 года назад

I like it even more now that I've been informed that it is a 660cc bike and not a 300cc. Great owners review! 👍🏽

@richardvickers148 4 года назад

its so quirky , thanks for the review i already loved the bike ,your review convinced me to go buy it :)

@RarefiedRoad 4 года назад

It is a quirky bird, cracking little chuck around bike though, hope you enjoy it.

@theshrekwreckit4108 Год назад

Loved that review, thought it was brilliant! Definitely subscribing

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 5 лет назад

I tuned in thinking you'd be talking about the 321 cc parallel twin, but the 660 is a bike I have always admired. It looks a bit like my MT-01.

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Yeah they have similarities. I see people use the headlight a lot on custom builds too. It's a crackin little ride.

@AndreasBrOlesen 5 лет назад

Good review once again. 😃 I like that you are doing these on your own bikes. More of them thanks. 👌😄

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thank you. I'll have a new set of wheels next year so I'll review that too whatever it may be.

@AndreasBrOlesen 5 лет назад

Rarefied Road Cool. If you aren’t afraid of the “older” bikes, you should give the Honda VFR 750 a try. I see that you change your bikes a lot, so maybe next time, or the time after that. 😉 It is the best value bike i have ever owned! I traveled across Europe on mine this summer. If you ever come across Denmark, you can take mine out for a run. :) BTW. I just stalked my way to your IG account and gave you a follow. You can go look at my latest post (from today) and see for yourself the product of your “influencer business”. 🤣 Looking forward for your future posts. Merry Christmas

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

@@AndreasBrOlesen Thanks that's really kind. I'll take you up on the offer if I get a chance to visit Denmark. I've always been keen to try the VFR, If I find a decent one for for sale next year I'd definitely consider buying it. Thanks for the support as always, have a fantastic Christmas.

@BazippysVideos 5 лет назад

Its a great fun bike, love mine. Brilliant little review but you missed one of the best bits of this bike, the little downshift pops and bangs it makes. It just makes you smile i have standard cans so id love to ride one with aftermarket for some extra pop sounds!

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Good point, can't beat a good raspy pop every now and then.

@josecarlosgadeadoncel8157 2 года назад

Looking to buy one of these as my first bike for the A2, it really looks like one of the best cheap-ish options for this license. Funny that you mention the Virago 535 being a POS, a friend of mine got it years ago and we have tinkered with it a lot, specially the carbs... replacing the carb boots on that thing will leave you bleeding, weeping, and cursing. Cursing A LOT, LOL.

@Roger_Ramjet 5 лет назад

Great review RR.

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thank you sir

@JFMotorcycles 5 лет назад

Good content mate. I like your style and I always wanted to own the MT-03 (when younger) :)

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thank you. Its a great little second bike for short trips, it's not what you'd call a grown up bike though. Thanks for watching.

@NHHD 3 года назад

Great video! I also bough one and made some video's about it, this bike is just pure fun!

@scottyg9167 5 лет назад

Ha! I really dig the way you do videos. Sounds trite but oh well. I’m serious: fun; entertaining; informative; subscription-worthy :)

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thanks Scotty, always appreciate a bit of positivity. Thanks for subscribing.

@krakrakakakakahah241 28 дней назад

Honest review right there... I love the looks and the price of it second hand. Too bad it doesn't like rain since it rains very often in Holland where I reside... but look who I am telling... 😀 Too many choices but I will short list this bike for sure...

@ritaamsterdam8701 2 года назад

Like the review👍

@layaboutlout 5 лет назад

nice review as always, been enjoying your content no matter how infrequent for a good few years i would suppose. would you ever move into videos about day to day maintenance of your bikes? but either way the threat of theft is a big issue in London I will never probably be able to take my 636 ninja anywhere near the inside of the m25 imo. a shame

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thanks for supporting the channel. It is a shame that it's gotten to the stage that people have to choose their bikes based on how likely they are to be stolen, but I'd say you're safer not bringing a bike like that into central London. Ive thought about maintenance videos but I'd say my basic mechanical knowledge isn't good enough yet to offer much value. MC Garage is the best channel for simple maintenance.

@HarunARosid-zf1bq 2 года назад

Subscribed. Thanks for sharing.

@troublingleaf 2 года назад

Really miss mine, I'm actually thinking about getting an other one, it was most fun bike I've ever ridden, that said I did have the dampness problem with the electrics, nothing is protected from the weather so it did cost me a few quid in electronics and what not! But in fairness it was my only mode of transport, for 3 years and although it was garaged overnight it was used daily. My other problems with it were the yearly steering bearing and cush drive rubbers. I'd suggest that they're great as a second bike, or an only bike if you have a car, but not ideal as a commuter which was unfortunately a selling point. My favourite thing about it was that those foot pegs scraped concrete very easily, thanks to the lightweight and wide bars it was ridiculously flickable! Nothing could keep up in the bends! So yeah I've owned bikes that go 50% faster, and accelerate A LOT faster, but I haven't had that much fun on a bike since owning my MT03!

@iandouglas451 2 года назад

good review - found this very helpful, can't understand the thumbs downs

@tsoupakis Год назад

i have a pegaso that share the engine and absolutely love it!!

@zoilindor Год назад

I have been looking EVERYWHERE, but I can't quite find a windscreen for my Mt-03 from 2007... Where did you get that great one?? Looks amazing and probably helps a lot with the riding wind...

@user-wo6ge5lz3m Год назад

Bro you should be reviewing motorcycles, start your own vlog, you’re a natural!

@averymarshmallow2612 Год назад

Hello . Great bike and nice video. Although i have read online than the fuel consumption is 5litre at 100km. Is it true? I think if its valid there are bikes with less cc pretty much same horsepower with less fuel consumption around at 3.7 litre/100km.

@trevortrevortsr2 2 года назад

I tried this and an SRX600 and I prefered the more mellow SRX engine which pulls from 2,000rpm - I tought they both had very simila performance with MT-03 having better suspension

@Real_MisterSir 3 года назад

While people are looking at the MT-03, everyone's sleeping on the Aprilia Pegaso Strada; 1. It has the same engine and gearbox as the MT-03 (it's made in Italy), but it has a higher spec tune with about 50hp and 3-5nm of torque over the MT-03 and is tuned to be more rev happy and punchier at the top of the revs 2. It has Brembo brakes front and rear as standard, as well as upgraded suspension (also Sachs rear but with rebound and preload adjustability) 3. It weighs 168 kg dry, due to lighter materials used in the wheels and the frame design 4. It has an upgraded dash derived from the RSV 1000 of that time, and also features a full fuel gauge 5. It power wheelies quite easily ;) 6. It has a great clutch setup, very light but with no mishaps. Rev matching is suuuper easy and it never lets the revs go down during shifts 7. It has a rising rate linkage for the rear shock, compared to the fixed shock on the MT-03, which greatly improves the way it handles bumps and uneven surfaces as well as stability in corners 8. It has the worlds most comfortable seat. I could spend hours upon end and I would be as comfortable as if I was sitting in an armchair watching tv. You stay exactly where you want to sit, and the material is soft enough to absorb impacts, but not so soft that it becomes swampy 9. It has a ton of storage under the seat, as well as an extra "glove box" on top of the fuel tank which is electronically locked/operated, and handy to keep wallets, phone, or a powerbank if you want to hook up a gps/your phone for long periods of time 10. It costs the same as the MT-03, and I have no idea how Aprilia managed to do that. Legit best A2 bike I've ridden, and I'd still chose it any day even over an SV650, MT-07, CBR500R, and all the typical A2 bikes like the Duke 390 and Ninjas

@RarefiedRoad 3 года назад

I'll have to have a look at one of those.

@clonSanG 2 года назад

I had a aprillia and their the biggest heap of sh.te and I’m biking 35years and it one of the worse for head gaskets going

@ivicas3 4 года назад

Thx

@diecutmagic 4 года назад

hi there. I own a mt-03 and is very nice. have you ever try its oem handlebar that with the heavy anti vibration mass at the ends very different from aftermarket handlebar felling

@RarefiedRoad 4 года назад

No I just had the Renthal bars from the previous owner. Might have been nice to try them actually.

@FaFaFantastic1999 3 года назад

/Can you tell me about the virago? I am thinking of buying the shadow 600 or 750 which are similar.

@xsr_dirt 5 лет назад

Mate please please where did you get that engine guard? I've built an MT03 into a custom Scrambler and something to guard that vulnerable oil tank is very hard to find! Loved the review.

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Unfortunately that came on it when I bought it so I don't know where to find one. It was only plastic though, definitely wouldn't have taken a hit without crumpling.

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Actually I've just managed to find it. This is the same one I had www.yamaha-motor.eu/gb/en/products/accessories/accessories-overview/urban-skid-plate-mt-03/5yk-w0746-00-00/

@xsr_dirt 5 лет назад

@@RarefiedRoad Thanks so much. I also managed to find it and have seen it was a genuine accessory. It looke like it might at least help from rocks flying up against the oil tank but yeah I don't think it would take a solid hit, although this bike has great ground clearance already which is why I chose it as my Scrambler base.

@TheMrWelshy 5 лет назад

I was on the fence about buying this bike but after your comments it sounds like it will tick all the boxes that I want it to. Thanks for the honest review!

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thanks man, I hope it serves you well.

@MrBoybergs 5 лет назад

This bike is so underrated. I've owned countless bikes over the last 33 years of riding, of all shapes and engine sizes and this bike is as much fun as you'll have on any bike. Try hard to find one with the Akrapovich end cans installed; they're a must imo as it sounds pretty shit without them. Reliability wise; I had mine from 2008 - 2013 and it never once missed a beat. True it's not a really fast bike but it's light, really chuckable and great fun to ride. And I think it looks great.

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

@@MrBoybergs I agree completely with that. It sounds a lot better with aftermarket exhausts, that's the one thing I regret not getting for mine.

@dvdmcd 7 месяцев назад

Does your MT pour a lot of oil into the air filter housing when you accelerate hard? Mine even gets the scales dirty. The oil just spills out.

@Ch0k0TB 3 года назад

You get 100 miles on the reserve? Did I get that right or 100 miles to the reserve? So how much can you drive on a tank 15L?

@user-ew4gi1cj2q 5 лет назад

Hey mate great review tnx to you i decidet to buy this bike for my 1st and i just bought the yamaha mt-03 2011 can you tell me from where did you bought that protector(or idk what is it :D ) on the radiator that says MT-03 and the one near the handlebars :D and if you can tell me what are your gloves cuz they look cool to me and i need some and i don't know wich one to buy.

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Glad to hear that the video helped. I'd love to say where the radiator cover and brake reservoir cover were from but they were already on the bike when I got it. You can find similar on ebay though. And the gloves are from a company called Goldtop and these are the cafe racer gloves, great quality leather but they don't have any armour. Hope that helps.

@user-ew4gi1cj2q 5 лет назад

@@RarefiedRoad Okay thanks a lot mate and sorry for my english ;d ride safe and have a great season mate (: .

@robsherwood2119 Год назад

Mine has a slight transmission whine. Do they all have it ? Thanks 👍

@Banditmanuk 5 лет назад

You know you have to have owned some crap bikes to make you appreciate the better ones. Personally I like the MT 03....... like the whole modern MT range. Think I spotted the Horse Shoe pass and the Ponderosa cafe👍👍👍

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

You definitely did. That's my favourite playground when i'm home.

@NobleRider 3 года назад

Hey man, I just saw,you had a Balius, so I think you are my man! Here is the thing! I have now a Bandit 250, and planing to buy a MT03 660. How did it feel to sit on a 660ccm single after a 250 i4? Wasn't it to harsh, too unsophisticated, too torquey-less revvy? I hope, you know what I mean?! Wasn't it a too big change? I love the look of these MTs, and I hate pray every morning to the lil Bandito to start, and run normally. Thanks man for the answer! Cheers!

@scottyang9016 6 дней назад

For me I love it when the bike keeps on revving, yes you do lack that lower end but it makes up for that extra more revs. I've been on a couple of twins/singles and though they have more low end torque, once you get past that point it you can kinda feel the engine struggling like gasping for air but it's already at peak. I guess you will be changing gears but sometimes you just wish it would keep on going but it doesn't. Also a lot of vibrations when you get closer to maximum revs.

@harrydm 5 лет назад

Hi man! What kind of mirrors do you have? I'm looking too buy something similar as the normal ones I have are not useful at all. Thks!

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

The one's on this bike are by Alchemy motorcycles. It's decent quality aluminium but they have a blue tint so they're not to everyones taste. www.alchemyparts.co.uk/pair-of-high-quality-cnc-machined-aluminium-motorcycle-motorbike-handlebar-bar-end-mirrors-with-blue-tinted-glass/

@stratblacknosugar.5125 Год назад

I miss my old szr 660.

@barttieman 5 лет назад

Thanks for this excellent review! I got my exam coming up next week, so with any luck I'll be riding around in the wild on 2 wheels quite soon. I'd been looking into buying a used MT-03 as my first bike for a while, and this video's made it so I definitely think it's worth a test ride. One of the reasons would be because I figure the bike would ride and handle somewhat similarly to the bike I'm learning on right now, a 2018 Kawasaki Z650. Given that you only really start learning to ride after you've got your lisence, I'd say it's smart to start on something that won't take alot of getting used to. Aside from some more modern luxuries like ABS, would I be correct in that assumption? From what I know they're both quite torque-y, very agile and have an upright riding position. Why not just pick up a used Z650, you ask? Well, I like the sound of the single-cylinder engine, and the look of this particular bike. And I've seen customised MT-03's that look absolutely badass, so if I grow really attached to it, I might actually consider that too.

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thanks. I think it will probably be fairly similar ergonomically but the MT03 is more agricultural, my guess is it will feel pretty basic to you and as you say the engine characteristics will be different with this being a single cylinder so I would definitely recommend taking it for a test ride if you can, just to see if you get on with it. The benefit to being mechanically pretty basic is that you wont be so precious with it which is definitely a benefit for your first bike. Best of luck with your exam.

@barttieman 5 лет назад

@@RarefiedRoadWee little update; passed the exam, got a testride on an MT03 ('08 all-black version with 24K km on the counter). Loved the heck out of it, was doing tight figure-8's and such as soon as I got on it. I found it still quite comfortable at 120 km/h, too. Not sure if my neck/arms/arse will appreciate me doing that for hours on end, but I'll cross that bridge if I come to it. Talked the guy at the dealership into putting crashbars on it at no charge, but I'll have to wait about a week for those to arrive and for them to give it it's maintainance and such before I can take it home. Just counting down the days now... Also, I understand now what you meant with it being more 'agricultural'. It's a far less sophisticated-feeling machine than the Z650's. But I think I actually like it more for it, at least for now.

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

@@barttieman Good news man. Well done passing your test. Really glad you like the bike. I know what you mean about enjoying the agricultural nature, it feels like something you don't have to be so delicate or precious with. Just hope your neck/arms/arse can stand up to it. Have fun riding it this summer.

@youngbronci2604 2 года назад

maybe a bit late, is the bike okay for pillion? like maybe max an hour ride?

@thomast4987 Год назад

Where is that windshield from ?

@gaiasomniferum5163 3 года назад

My friend would you consider selling me the windscreen? I cant find it anywhere...

@davidvuletic5816 3 года назад

Im 1,87m tall and 73 kg I have driven mt 07 and it is horrible for my neck what do you think about mt 03 660 for me?

@SydneySlowRider 5 лет назад

It is very weird that you don't have more subscribers.

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thank you. Fingers crossed that changes soon

@SydneySlowRider 5 лет назад

@@RarefiedRoad on the countless occasions that I've searched RU-vid for reviews in bikes I'm interested in (e.g. XSR900 or MT-09), yours hasn't come up anywhere near the top or the middle...I only encountered it by chance tonight. I vaguely remembered seeing your content before (and it being excellent) and have now subscribed and am going through your entire oeuvre. But getting it in front of me in the first place appears to have been a challenge. I wonder why because your video titles appear engineered for RU-vid algorithm optimisation...

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

I don't know why they don't pop up, it's really hard to tell because obviously I can only check through my account to see how high they feature. I'll keep plugging away and try to play the algorithm better though. I really appreciate the feedback and support though. Thanks.

@sonny1333 Год назад

hello.. i have to choise, this bike or xt660x.. i am 5'10.. , what would you choose in my place?.. i whant to use for commuting and medium trip..300km +/-

@karolinakrenkova9003 3 года назад

Hi i have a question. Where did you buy the plexiglass and maybe you don't have a link somewhere?

@RarefiedRoad 3 года назад

It came on the bike I'm afraid so I haven't got a link.

@intotheskyaviation 5 лет назад

So if you're getting approximately 100 miles to a tank, may I ask how much each fill up costs on average for you? Great video too buddy! 😀

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thanks. It's anywhere between about £10 - £15 for a tank at the minute.

@davidpicard5376 2 года назад

I average about 24-25 km / litre. Mine is a 2014 fuel injected. I'll get close to 350-360 km distance till the tank is dry.

@kenothegiant9519 3 года назад

Would you buy it again?

@540mhanga7 2 года назад

Does it have ABS?

@TheGeeknd 5 лет назад

nice jacket

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thank you sir.

@cjobrien4877 4 года назад

does anyone know where to buy the windshield like the one on the bike

@MrBoybergs 3 года назад

It's the official Yamaha fly screen for the Mt03

@patrikchleboun3643 4 года назад

I'm curious what your hight is and how it suits you. I'm quite big lad and I'd love to know if I can ride it.

@RarefiedRoad 4 года назад

I'm 5'10" and it fit me perfectly. If you're a lot bigger it might feel small but anything around my size and you'll be fine

@nibblesful 5 лет назад

Hey dude I've got an sv650 ATM that's a2 restricted but it dosent have the character I wanted...how do you think it compares to an sv650 seeing as they have similar engine sizes

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Worlds apart. Everything from the riding position to the engine character are very different. The Yamaha is really basic, it's a very unsubtle bike but maybe you'll prefer it, it depends what you're looking for.

@nibblesful 5 лет назад

@@RarefiedRoad like the copout you described...I want a bike with character, even if it's not the fastest I want a bike that everyone and their dog dosent have 😂

@glinias_marinos 5 лет назад

How did you put the windshield?? Right on the bike or on a base or something??

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

I don't have the bike any more so I can't check but I believe it came with a mounting bracket around the headlight. It's a specific part though, you can buy it complete and fit it straight on.

@colinvr1997 5 лет назад

@Rarefield road do you also know what the name of the windscreen is?

@williamrae9954 6 месяцев назад

Think you need to read the fuel pump if filling up at 100miles,going by it's heavier sister, minimum range should be 150miles(45mpg),whereas around 65mpg is average, and that's with a guy who's ridden over 100k kilometres on his Tenere...3 gallon is 13.5L approx, 195miles,plus reserve!

@stuartarkle4235 5 лет назад

I've owned mine for 6 years, and still love it. Agile, punchy through the twisties and it's been super reliable. Arrow cans give it a nice tone, but being a single isn't the smoothest. Build quality isn't amazing, I've ridden it into one winter so does have a fair bit of corrosion. Overall great bike!

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Yeah there are little bits of rusty metal on mine here and there. It's not particularly keen on cold and wet riding but then most bikes aren't.

@ivantocakovic2664 5 лет назад

Is it good for begginer?

@sibylvane75 3 года назад

I have a mt03 and a Ducati streetfighter 848 . The first gives me smile , the second sex .

@valery6324 4 года назад

Damn how would I translate everything that you said into Russian is a very interesting model of motorcycle.

@mateuszmordak4124 4 года назад

100 miles seams a bit low to be honest, i get around 170-180 to a tank including reserve, and it doesnt matter how i ride it, always gets around that

@RarefiedRoad 4 года назад

That's surprising. Might depend a bit on the fuel octane but mine always got 100 to reserve.

@davidpicard5376 2 года назад

Yes I do as well get the range your getting

@Atika1999 5 лет назад

Hey, help me out. I'm like 3 months away from buying my 660cc Yamaha MT-03, Is it comfortable for everyday use with about 50km trips ? Is it loud enough to be noticed? would you recommend?

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

It is fine for anything up to about an hour without hurting too much, the seat isn't the most comfortable but it's a good little commuter. and it is loud enough on it's own, but they sound a lot better with an aftermarket exhaust if you can find one. I would happily recommend it.

@180FiftyFive 5 лет назад

Bought a 2006 one with 20,000km last year as my first bike. For out-of-town twisty roads it's amazing - a lot of fun, handles well, brakes are powerful, even fairly comfortable. It's very engaging with the upright sitting position. In town it works as well, can get hot in traffic in peak of summer if you don't lanesplit and sit still. The throttle is a bit jerky when going slow. I've also ridden a 2013 honda twin (cb500f) and an older kawasaki er500 and can say that the MT03 is the best a2 bike I've ridden so far so if you're thinking of getting one go for it. If you find one with Akrapovic exhaust spend the extra money - I regret not getting one with better pipes. It's loud stock with baffles removed but the akra's are worth it.

@Atika1999 5 лет назад

@@180FiftyFive Bought mine a week ago, it's lovely :) gets vibratey above 130 but it's all good, loving the torque cheers!

@Noke28 3 года назад

@@180FiftyFive I got one a month ago with stock exhaust and hated the chirpy sound. Bought the Roadsitalia Short Titanium for about 460€ and I'm loving it. Whole new bike, loud and powerful. I even have a video up of the new sound :) Cheers and ride safe!

@180FiftyFive 3 года назад

@@Noke28 I like the all-black color, goes well with your gear too. Glad to hear you're enjoying it. It's definitely one of the best A2 bikes I've ridden and there's few I haven't

@deblyons824 4 года назад

ol my god

@flamby357 5 лет назад

Hi nice review, I'm 1m86 do you think i'm too tall for this bike or it's ok?

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

Thank you. I think you'd be fine on this bike. It has decent leg room for me the only thing I think you'll find is that because of the vertical riding position you'll get blasted by the wind at high speeds.

@Sgtstd 5 лет назад

I got one and im about 187. I feel a bit squished but its ok for riding about 5-6 hours.

@flamby357 5 лет назад

@@Sgtstd i have now one in my garage !

@kostandingoga2566 3 года назад

@@flamby357 is it comfortable?

@flamby357 3 года назад

@@kostandingoga2566 comfortable for in city or country roads, but not for highway, there is no protection at all for the wind and the gears are short so you are in high RPM at 130km/h

@34TR3m 4 года назад

How tall are you? Bike kinda looks small - does it fit taller riders?

@RarefiedRoad 4 года назад

I'm 5'10" and it fit me. If you're over 6 foot I think it'll be small.

@captainaverage721 5 лет назад

Just wondering when this was recorded?

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

About a month ago I think.

@captainaverage721 5 лет назад

@@RarefiedRoad Sorry I thought you currently owned a Street Triple. I was pleasantly suprised when I realised you were reviewing the older single, a bit of a likeable odd ball bike.Always enjoy your reviews, keep at it👍

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

@@captainaverage721 you're right, I've still got the Triumph, it's just safely nestled up in Wales. The MT is much more usable for London riding.

@penamuuri6767 11 месяцев назад

9:54 does the job, what job, delivering pizzas.

@stevieg7403 4 года назад

This is one of the best looking bikes Yamaha have made, it’s a shame they never developed it.

@RarefiedRoad 4 года назад

Yeah I just don't think they sold that well, or at least not in the UK anyway.

@pabloescobarry 5 лет назад

Can i drive this bike to work daily? 35 km to work with 15 km highway? (70km total)

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

You can. That's pretty close to what I used it for when I had it.

@pabloescobarry 5 лет назад

Rarefied Road thanks for the reply. I look for a cheap bike thats reliable. Guess i got a good one if i buy this right?

@evanderholyfield7611 4 года назад

Hi , i want to buy this bike and i want to ask you guys it is this bike risk in bad roads ?

@RarefiedRoad 4 года назад

I never had any problems with it. It handled well in pretty much any condition, the only thing I had even close to an issue was when my tyres were past there best and needed changing. Put some decent rubber on it and it will handle fine.

@evanderholyfield7611 4 года назад

Rarefied Road thank you .

@LucasPenido23 5 месяцев назад

I was looking for a more comfortable and economical bike, but i think ill keep my zx6r 😅

@kolllkolle9799 5 лет назад

How tall are you? Is it okay for tall Riders

@RarefiedRoad 5 лет назад

I'm 5'11'' and it's fine for me. I have been told by others that it works pretty well for tall people too.

@youngbronci2604 3 года назад

Is the mt-03 from build year 2008 good on the highways? Or do you get blown away?

@RarefiedRoad 3 года назад

It's more a general comfort issue I think but the upright position does leave you vulnerable to the wind. It wouldn't be my pick for highways though either way.

@youngbronci2604 3 года назад

@@RarefiedRoad is there Enough space to take a passenger with you?

@wielebnymoore805 4 года назад

How tall are you?

@RarefiedRoad 4 года назад

5'10"

@raiden000 4 года назад

so this only gets 25 mpg? 15L is about 4 gallons and if that only goes 100 miles...

@RarefiedRoad 4 года назад

I guess so. All I can tell you is the reserve light comes on at 100 miles from full

@Sam-on5pz 4 года назад

I use an MT03 as a 100% city riding commuter and I get 150 miles to a tank before I start to worry, So more like 40mpg and that's worst case scenario.

@waldi5019 4 года назад

ABS?

@RarefiedRoad 4 года назад

@Fordahord1 2 года назад

No I’m not constantly looking for 6th gear lol

@amitavakala1757 4 года назад

That hard engine braking what you told is not told by any other reviewers who typically borrowed it from showrooms. I just saw it in comment section of another video. It is so dangerous to see reviews which only tell positive points.

@mateuszp3344 4 года назад

It is problem for non experienced riders only. On my first ride I have blocked rear :D Also worth to mention that this bike has steel frame so potential new owner should pay attention on corrosion. Bike vibrates a lot but it is not annoying.

@amitavakala1757 4 года назад

@@mateuszp3344 Well thanks for the information. I also read comment from an owner in another video about the vibration, it is palpable but not irritating.

@amitavakala1757 4 года назад

@Christian Hansen Have fun but ride safe. This is probably good for younger people having extra agility and alertness, but may not suit all.

@tigerick7291 5 лет назад

Not much 'real estate' on those handlebars. 😂💄

@filiplaskovski9993 3 года назад

Mt03 660cc 😨

@jimwoods9551 3 года назад

Around 5 minutes we hear the bike is snatching below 3000 revs. I had an earlier version and I’d describe it as a wicked dog. Below 30mph you need to slip the clutch almost constantly or at least be ready to do it. In the wet you need to be prepared for the back wheel to lock from snatch. Stupid bad throttle response. How this got past the review journals, shows they never ride at normal speed, or they’re corrupt.