Yamaha MT-03 vs Yamaha R3

Should you buy Yamaha MT-03 or Yamaha R3 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Yamaha MT-03 price in is Rs 3,29,608 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha R3 price in is Rs 3,39,028 (ex-showroom). The engine in the MT-03 makes 42 PS and 29.5 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R3 stand at 42 PS and 29.5 Nm respectively. Yamaha offers the MT-03 in 2 colours whereas the Yamaha R3 comes in 1 colours. Out of 13 user reviews, R3 scores 4.4 whereas the Yamaha MT-03 tallies 4.6 out of 5 based on 32 user reviews..The Yamaha MT-03 Mileage is around 26.31 kmpl, while the Yamaha R3 Mileage is around 25 kmpl.

MT-03 vs R3

Key Highlights	MT-03	R3
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	25 kmpl
Max Power	42 PS @ 10750 rpm	42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves

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Basic Information	Yamaha MT-03	Yamaha R3
On-Road Price	Rs.3,70,209* Onwards	Rs.3,80,541* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	25 kmpl
Max Power	42 PS @ 10750 rpm	42 PS @ 10750 rpm
User Rating	4.6 Based on Yamaha MT-03 Reviews	4.4 Based on Yamaha R3 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 10,137 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 10,421 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.14,233 MT-03 Insurance	Rs.14,391 R3 Insurance
Colours	Midnight BlackMidnight CyanView All Colours	Icon BlueView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Yamaha MT-03

Yamaha R3

On-Road Price

Rs.3,70,209* Onwards

Rs.3,80,541* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

26.31 kmpl

25 kmpl

Max Power

42 PS @ 10750 rpm

User Rating

4.6

Based on Yamaha MT-03 Reviews

4.4

Based on Yamaha R3 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 10,137

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 10,421

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.14,233
MT-03 Insurance

Rs.14,391
R3 Insurance

Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Displacement	321 cc	321 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	2	2
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multiple Disc	Wet, Multiple Disc
Ignition	TCI	Electric
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	68 mm	68 mm
Stroke	44.1 mm	44.1 mm
Compression Ratio	11.2 : 1	11.2 : 1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm	29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves

4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves

Displacement

321 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Tripmeter

Digital

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Windscreen	-	Yes
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	Yes

Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Windscreen

Real Time Mileage Indicator

Performance
Overall Mileage	26.31 kmpl	25 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	170 kmph	170 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

26.31 kmpl

25 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

170 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	14 L
Width	755 mm	730 mm
Length	2090 mm	2090 mm
Height	1070 mm	1140 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.8 L	2.8 L
Ground Clearance	160 mm	160 mm
Wheelbase	1380 mm	1380 mm
Kerb Weight	167 Kg	169 kg
Seat height	780 mm	780 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

Width

755 mm

730 mm

Length

2090 mm

Height

1070 mm

1140 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlight	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	298 mm	298 mm
Rear Brake Size	220 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	29 psi	29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

298 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

29 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Diamond	Diamond

Underpinnings

Frame

Diamond

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Yamaha MT-03
- Engine performance is flexible enough to allow for slow city commutes and fast highway rides
- Great handling - feels light, changes direction quickly and feels stable when leaned too
- Design - the LED headlight looks aggressive and the MT-03 has that overall feel of a sporty and compact streetfighter
Yamaha R3
- Design - looks like a proper Japanese sportsbike and will grab a lot of attention
- Versatile engine - tractable enough for city rides and rev-happy enough to enjoy being ridden hard
- Handling - changes direction with minimal efforts and inspires a lot of confidence when tipped into corners
- Comfort - tall clip-ons and a relatively upright riding posture means it’s quite comfortable for a sportsbike

Yamaha MT-03
- Cramped seat - no space for taller or larger riders to move around
- Firm suspension - suspension kicks back when ridden over really bad roads and even the slightly bad roads aren’t absorbed all that well
- Lack of features - ABS and a basic fully-digital console is all that it has. Misses out on a slip-and-assist clutch, quickshifter, traction control and even Bluetooth connectivity - things that its competition have
- Extremely expensive price tag
Yamaha R3
- Cramped lower body ergonomics - riders above 5’10 will find the lower body ergonomics quite tight
- No features - quickshifter, traction control and every Bluetooth connectivity, the R3’s console misses out on a lot of things that other bikes in the segment offer as standard. All it gets is a digital console and ABS
- A price tag of Rs 4,64,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) makes the R3 a very expensive bike
- The R3 is expensive and not the best value for your money. That said, it’s still a very reliable, fri

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User Reviews of Comparison

MT-03
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A
aryaman on Aug 25, 2025
4.5
The Raging Beast
It is a great bike. The pickup and power delivery is amazing. I love this bike. Yamaha have done a great job Yamaha. The top speed goes beyond 160 for me being a big guy. But the exhaust notes on this with an after-market exhaust is 💕. I love this bike. The price is worth the thrill this gives. I give it a 10/10.
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3 5
A
aadarsh on Aug 13, 2025
4.5
Best bike in segment
This is best bike in the segment with sporty look and the each and everything is perfect mileage, comfort. This machine has a very agressive performance. Best for city riders it gives a ultra feeling to the rider. the each and everything is perfectly created and designed. The maintenance cost is also moderate.
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3 2
K
kunal on Jun 11, 2025
5.0
I like this bike
I like this bike and looks are very sharp and aggressive and good mileage good work bajaj...Bajaj is an indian company so we can trust on bajaj easily i recommend to other to always preffer to bajaj bike for any thing and this will be good choice looking for a naked family bike go for a bajaj pulsar n125
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3 10
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shlok on May 21, 2025
4.5
fantastic bike
sporty look comfortable seats and good handlin. overall fantastic for the price point. compared to the other bikes in the price segment the yamaha mt15 is the best in comparison. rear suspension feels a little stiff but for the price the bike is really good and has good handling as well and the engine is very responsive
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2
V
venkatesh on May 17, 2025
4.3
Super and well to see bike
The yamaha MT -03 is a stylish lightening nacked bike perfect for city rights and beginners. It offers a smooth 321cc twin -cylinder engine agile handling and aggressive design comfortable seating and modern future make it a great choice for daily commuting and weekends fun better choice for young peoples
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M
mihir on Jul 09, 2025
4.3
Yamaha R3 review
Bike is good in handling and performance. Power to weight ratio is good Mileage is average. Speed is great. The panels make aerodynamics very much appealing due to which air drag is a lot more decreased by. Engine is also reliable and power output feels great . Vehicle torque is great but also easy to handle. Throttle response is very much appealing.
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6 5
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satyam on Apr 01, 2025
4.5
Yamaha R3 a great bike.
Yamaha R3 is a great bike, offer smooth performance and stylish design. It's 321 engine delivers great power, While comfort and breaking are impressive. It's a top choice for sports bike lovers. The aggressive styling and build quality make it stand out, while the upright sitting position provides a comfortable riding experience, even on longer rides. I think it's a great bike for all bike lovers.
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5 2
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naresh on Feb 24, 2025
4.5
It was an memorable thing
It was an memorable thing that happened in my life were my Dad presented me a bike on my birthday. And the bike was my one of the dream bike to buy in my life. The dual led headlights and sculpted fuel tank give it a premium, aggressive look. Fuel efficiency is around 40-45 kmpl, depending on riding conditions.
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2
Y
yaseen on Oct 11, 2024
4.2
The mileage should be increase
The mileage is not bad but still bike performance is good and good looking bike mileage should be increase to 30-40 like they given to r15 v3 and v4
4 1
V
vikas on Sep 14, 2024
5.0
Yamaha R3 bike review
Very peppy and nimble powerful machine looking are so better other brand and segment. Riding poacher very comfortable. This bike made for racing fun enjoy and long travel.
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FAQs on Yamaha MT-03 and Yamaha R3

Q) Which bike is better Yamaha MT-03 or Yamaha R3?

A) As per our average user rating, Yamaha MT-03 has a score of 4.6/5 while Yamaha R3 has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which bike among Yamaha MT-03 and Yamaha R3 is cheaper?

A) Yamaha MT-03 price starts at Rs 3,29,608 & Yamaha R3 price starts at Rs 3,39,028 in Delhi . Yamaha MT-03 is cheaper between these.

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