Yea for real. I don't care how quick your bike is or how good it looks or how many features it has if I can't trust the thing not to blow a head gasket on me. I'm not spending thousands of dollars on something that is going to fail without me having fucked up.
Have you ever riden a ktm bike newer than 2004? They are very very reliable especially if you take good care of them guys engineers aren't idiots they improve products ktm is nothing like it used to be
@@kobod sorry but i have to disagree with you on this one. this isn't true whatsoever the build quality is some of the best you can find on the market regardless of price any bike with a ktm/husky badge is up to par with their standards one example is their duke 125 you know how most manufacturers cheap out on parts and equipment on their smallest bikes becuase frankly no one cares its a 125 but even still they have equipped it with the exact same high quality components of the 390 essentially its a 390 duke with a 125 motor this is how overkill ktm are willing to go to Keep their reputation intact. It doesn't matter which bike you buy they are all built with performance and fun in mind not some cbf honda lawnmower nonsense. I don't hate honda but most of their bikes are boring and soulless and i am a yamaha fun boy and even though their mt03 is great the little duke iis undoubtedly better in pretty much every single way except maybe how friendly it is to beginners which is both an advantage and a disadvantage but that depends on the eye of the beholder
You’re gonna love it! I just finished the 1,000 mile break in on mine and letting it rev up to 12,000rpm is so freaking fun. It screams for a little bike.
I would recommend a set of Russell Speed Bleeder Brake Bleeding Screws (this is not an ad). They have an internal spring-loaded ball check valve that allows for a much easier brake bleeding experience. I use them on every vehicle I've ever owned that I've had to bleed hydraulic lines on. In addition to being very affordable, they come in a vast number of metric and SAE sizes and can be used on brakes and hydraulic clutch assemblies. I would also recommend getting a turkey injection syringe from the nearest dollar store and using it (without the needle on the end) to fill your brake reservoir instead of messing around with "bibs" and funnels. Unless you're a complete maladroit it's impossible to make a mess filling your reservoir in this fashion.
You need a vacuum bleeder. Uncap reservior, push tube from bleeder over the bleeder valve. Pump some vacuum into the line,crack the bleeder. The vacuum will suck fluid throughthe system fast,keep a eye on fluid level. Takes a couple minutes to flush the brake fluid
Although the 390 is faster and what not. My buddy got rid of his KTM after having it for 4 months. He had overheating issues here in Houston. He ended up with a MT-03 like me. Is a lot more happier with it. Even in stock form.
I've got a full exhaust, Norton Motorsports ECU tune, velocity stack, and modified airbox. It's about a 8whp gain which is around 25% more power for this small engine completely changes the bike 🙂
@@criso08 it was a modified air box lid that Norton provided if I remember right. It was worth the money for the intake sounds alone, the bike felt so much better after install.
How much all together for that 1.5k. Or 1k. Cause i think its very good especially if you keep the bike forever. I want to do the same if i get an MT03@@thabrownieviking
I do understand the fact, that it's more expensive to build it up and you guys have proved it. I'm a proud owner of a sexy 2018 MT-03 and the biggest joy I had was being able to make it mine, work on it and I'm not finished yet.
Not sure why your experience differs from mine so much, but I basically have to force myself to use the front brake on my MT-03. Usually engine braking and a bit on the rear does the job just fine. Also, I sat on a Duke 390 the same day I bought my MT-03 and it just sucked ergonomically and overall "feel wise".
meh, there is better stuff out there. Their pads are pretty bad unless you go for the track only high-end stuff, noisy, bad bite and generally lower life than some of the good stuff, The rotors are about even with most OEM quality, it's better than some but Kawasaki for example have very good OEM rotors and I'd take those anyday over EBCs. Galfer also makes superior rotors though they cost a fair bit, The brembo makes some SHOCKING discs on the low end and their high end stuff is definitely about as good as galfer but even more expensive... As for pads Vesrah's RJL sports combo-d with OEM discs is probably the best braking you can get (yes even better than brembo comps).
I really like what you did to that mt-03. It's exactly what it needs. About the suspension, you could put some high quality fork oil in the front and play around with the oil weight. Like maybe a Maxima 15W fork oil to make it feel more planted and less wobbly on the front. Would be a cheap fix but a long job.
You didn’t clean the brake pistons, i understand it’s a new bike but when you replace pads and disc it’s a good idea to clean the so you don’t push old dust or any nasty bits into the brakes, this may damage the piston seals
I tend to agree with the folks saying your bike should be able to crack triple digits if you want to ride in between cities in Texas, especially when you get up into hill country. I’ve ridden from Houston to College Station and back once on my G310-GS, and I don’t think I’ll be making that ride again until I’m on a bigger bike. Kinda spooky riding 80 in a 75 with the engine temp creeping up and up, and traffic passing me at 90. That’s not to say you should always *do* triple digits, but you should definitely be able to get out of your own way on roads with higher speed limits. I guess the big takeaway is this kind of displacement is great if you’re just riding around town or on backroads, but not ideal if you want to ride from Houston to hang out with a buddy in Dallas.
@@AAARREUUUGHHHH I mean, I guess, but it’ll still be running high RPMs and high temperatures maintaining those sort of speeds for any extended period. Not to mention the vibes you’ll get through the bars and pegs. It also makes less torque than the little Beemer, so I imagine my point about riding through hill country still applies. At any rate, I’m not saying high speeds and long distances aren’t possible on smaller bikes; just that high speeds and long distances aren’t comfortable on smaller bikes. Your mileage my vary depending on where you live, but that’s my take for people riding in/through Texas.
I'd still take an mt03 and put 2gs in it over the duke. Too many reliability issues that I've heard from owners. If the duke had no issues then I'd love to get one but mt03 or r3 is in my sights.
The fact that you can make it your own, your taste, your specifications and learn from it. It's unique. The KTM it's fun and exciting but still, I don't think it give you that learning step and entusiasm about working on a bike. That's my believe anyway. No offence. I would love a KTM too.
The only significant mod was the sprockets. The other mods were personal preference items. I might go with the sprockets, brakes (cheap) and then maybe change the throttle tube for a shorter throttle pull.
Wow! Im a fan of motorcycles! All my life I wanna have a motorcycle, like the Yamaha MT-09, but this MT-03? WOW! I LOVE IT! IM FROM THE PHILIPPINES! I WISH YOU NOTICE ME. I REALLY WANT TO HAVE YAMAHA MT 03. 🔥🔥❤❤❤❤
How does a stock mt-03 compare to a ninja 300? We bought my wife a 2014 ninja 300 to learn on. I ride a 2007 buell xb9 but being air cooled it doesn’t like the stop and go/sitting when we ride. I’m looking for another lower cc liquid cooled bike preferably a naked. I love her ninja but I need a little more low end from a bike. Would an mt-03 be satisfying enough or should I go like z-400/z-650?
definitely go for a Z650. It's very similar in ergos to the Z300 (ninja 300 naked variant) and that 650 twin while doesn't sound as good as the MT-07's is overall a superior unit offering a lot more pull low-mid range whilst being smoother than the MT-07s. Also the overall package is far superior with better brakes and SIGNIFICANTLY better suspension. I've ridden both bikes and own a 2011 Ninja 650 and the suspension on the MT-07s is SHOCKING even with the newer updated models, if you weave side to side it feels like it wants to tuck under at ridiculously low lean angles and is way too soft to the point where it can't handle any weight transfer at all. The steering on the MT-07s also feels incredibly disconnected from the bike, it's like you're holding onto something that's not part of the bike. Anyway, the Z650 has all of the Kawi goodies whilst providing better pull than the Ninja 300. My mother has a Z300 and it's a fun little bike but the power difference is night and day compared to my 650. It's not too overwhelming though As for the Z400/Ninja 400 it's a marginal improvement over the 300 and in my opinion not worth at all. Suspension, chassis and brakes are all lower spec than the Z650 for very similar prices. As for the MT-03 vs Ninja 300/Z300 the MT-03 is actually a bit weaker cos the kawis have better top end.
IMHO full exaust is useless. What it changes, sound? Pads+fluid+armoured lines (which you haven't installed btw) plus alternative sprockets don't cost much.
Pappa yam/ yamlets. Would you advise against just going straight on the track? I've been riding dirt bikes forever, fancied a track bike so got a 675. Reckon I'll be alright going straight on the track?
For my personal tastes for anything with less than 3 cylinders (other than maybe a Harley) the quieter the bike, the better. Loud Twins and singles for the most part sound like a lawn mower. If you have a triple it's good, four is better, and six absolutely amazing. Not saying I'd never own a twin or single cylinder, but I'd be trying for as quiet as possible. ;)
I am in process of getting A unlimited license, they will teach me on Mt-07. But i am not sure if it is ok to keep driving on my own and learn after the exam, so i was thinkin on getting Yamaha R3. What do you recomend?
I'm about to get my first bike and i went for the new z650. However i'm not much into tuning so i have to ask you guys. On a stock exhaust, can i put a slip on without any worries? And if so, what should i search for, compatibility wise?
Hey, I've got an ER6N (Basically just a slightly older version of the Z650 engine, the Z650 actually makes 3HP less). I put a Black Widow 200Mm GP system on it, runs fine, no NEED for a remap, but it wouldn't hurt
I have a akrapovic full race line system on my mt03 and where the headers are there's a inch gap between engine black and headers. Is that normal or what went wrong? Is it something I can easily unbolt and fix it right?
I've been to the site numerous times, commented numerous times, and still don't have an answer on why my admissions won't go through. Not even a chance to enter...
Prepare To Have Me Make You Feel Stupid ( you might lean something ), are you ready ? The Crack Once, Close Once, Method: attach a clear hose to the bleeder, that is long enough to reach into the reservoir; pump the brake lever while keeping the reservoir topped off..
Striking Opinion use mine just fine on the highway in SoCal every day. Unless you’re 200lbs you can easily hit over 100mph on the mt03 and ride Comfortably at legal highway speeds.
It depends on what you want the bike for. Sit on both. Test ride both if you are able to. Which one fits you better. Whichever one you choose, you will have made a good choice.
I got the MT-03 3 months ago, and I have already put 2000 miles on it. I love the bike! It is pure stock, and it can easily do a wheelie in 2nd gear. It does about 110mph easily. I have many times been at 70mph, dropped a gear and catapulted to 90mph, so it has high end torque when needed. The brakes are a little soft, but when used in conjunction with gearing down & engine braking, you have no problems stopping quickly when needed. Most of this is due to the engine braking. If there is anything I don't like it is that. If you even think about letting off the throttle, the engine slows the bike down rapidly. As far as fit goes, I am 5'10" and 190lbs. and 32" inseam. I fit absolutely perfectly into the bike. It is super comfortable. I have ridden the bike across the state on multiple occasions (I live near Seattle, and rode to near Spokane WA). As far as "growing out of the bike" goes, I will never grow out of it. I may add other bikes to it, but I will never get bored of it. The bike commutes just great. I live 50 miles from work, and ride on the freeway every day. The bike does just fine. It does get a bit chilly in the mornings with the wind & no fairings, but in the afternoons, the lack of fairings is a godsend with the air cooling flowing through my riding gear. I would say, the most desirable add on for me, is a wind screen, and shortly afterwards will be a fender eliminator kit from TST Industries, and frame sliders. All in all, I love the bike, and highly recommend it.
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@@Josh-cw8by Or the Z400 if you prefer naked bikes.
Yammie Noob, did you get rid of that Akropovic pipe already?? If not, I know a certain cute squid 🦑 who has a MT-03 that sure would love to have it 😬😬😬😬
