Love your reviews Mark. Got my MT 03 three weeks ago and love everything about it. First bike after a 20 year absence and it is exactly what I needed. After really learning how to ride I may step up to an MT 09 or a Z900. Thanks for your insight.
So, many channels and reviews. YOURS are real and present what as a ridder from the age of 16 and now 78 looking for something lower and still fun to ride.
I got one of these in Storm Grey a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it. Such a great bike to learn on and a ton of fun to ride. Only mod I've done so far is I swapped the stock throttle tube with the R6 throttle tube and that made a huge difference. Plan on getting an exhaust on it and some crash protection from T-Rex once they come back in stock. Great video!
Totally agree with you on this bike Mark. I had a 2019 MT-03 until recently and loved it for all the reasons you say here. I recommend a fly screen (bigger than the Yamaha one if you can find one) which gives a little but welcome shielding from the wind blast.
Had one for my first bike for a year now. I put full exhaust on a windshield aftermarket mirrors and a fender elmanaiter. After a year of owning it I can say im keeping it another year.
Well Mark.. I bought one, absolutely love it! Plenty of power and speed unless you're a power freak of course, everything is good albeit legs are slightly crunched up, bar risers added, mirror extenders, shad panniers for my touring, 2hrs out, botty comfy, smooth, light, extremely flick able machine, WHAT A LITTLE GEM.!
@@markpulling12 hi mark I'm upgrading from a gsxs125 in your opinion would this give me the bit more power I'm after or the difference is negligible,cheers
@@bowhunter6431 The difference will be night and day. Yamaha mt 03 is superior in every aspect. It makes almost 3 times more power and torque than gsx s125
First time rider looking for a beginner bike then came across this bike for the price range in 2021 was awesome to see so started looking up reviews. Your review was very detailed which I appreciate keep up the great work!! Safe travels!
Riding a slow bike fast is always more fun than riding a fast bike slow, stuff like this is hilarious to hoon on the road at semi licence friendly speeds.
How can you ride a slow bike fast? Wouldn't that mean its a fast bike? And why would you ride a fast bike slow? Why not just ride a slow bike? So ride your slow bike slow and ride your fast bike fast. Haha!!
It is NOT a slow bike! It accelerates faster than 90% of cars on the road. This kind of mindset is silly. Nearly all bikes of 300-400 cc upwards are for a single rider as fast as anyone without a death wish would need.
Great to see a review of this bike by someone my height. All but one other review I've seen so far have been by riders taller than myself, in the 6' range. But based on their feedback on how they felt a little cramped I figured that the MT-03 would the perfect height for me. Now after watching your video, I'm more certain than ever that this bike will be just the right height for me. I don't ride yet, but hope to (wife and finances permitting) in a few years and when/if that happens I plan on getting the MT-03 as my first bike. But it's going to have to be a '21 or '20 because I don't like any of the colors that the '22 is offered in. I really like the MT-03 in this grey/off white with red rims color scheme and that's what I want.
My favourite bike reviewer! 👍 About this motor, I like it's a twin cylinder. Sounds much better than the competition Ktm Duke and chinese bikes which are single cylinder.
Well I'm sold, I'm only 5'5, 65yr old, knackered knees, really starting to struggle with my versys, I've 1200,s,1000cc, 750, s etc then had a go on this bike, what a revelation! How can something so small and light be this good? Really thinking of ordering one soon.
MT-03 is a bit more refined and more comfortable than the Z400. The Z400 has a little more power, a little bigger frame, puts a little more weight on your wrists and has a slipper clutch. They cost about the same in the US. In the end, if you are closer to 5’-6”, go for the Yamaha. If you are closer to 6’-0” go for the Kawasaki. The Z400’s slipper clutch is nice if you do a lot of riding around town instead of out in the country.
Nice review 😃 It might also be a good choice for those who like me are getting on in years, like 84 of them lol. At 222KG (without the rack, panniers & top box) my Yamaha xj6F is fine when it's rolling, but, a bit of a handful to push around🤔
real life the bike has everything one needs my wife has one been riding it for one season it was just offered in USA for 2020 she loves it but I am moving her up to the 07 maybe a little better for longer trips as she gets more experience riding
@@semihkaraca thanks she is doing very well with the -07 one thing if I would have waited the bikes would've been sold out the 2021 model is non existing here the bike is very forgiving for her being a beginner I ask her when do you think you'll ride my MT-10 not yet see says
I did my DAS in June 2015. Went from a very gutless mutt 125 to the mt07. I tested a few smaller bikes, but the 07 felt right. I don't think the 03 was available then. I rode the 07 down to Greece in the winter of 15/16. Faultless. It handled the fast continental main roads and high speed stuff as easy as the twisty, narrow hill roads in Corfu. I was in the process of moving to Corfu at the time. I found that it was more powerful than i needed for a place like Corfu. My average speed for the month that I was stuck on Corfu (due to the ferries being on strike) was only 19mph. So i think the 03 would be a better fit. I wouldn't be so tempted to open the taps. If the 03 engine feels anything like its bigger brother, then I'd be very interested in trying one out. Ive been looking at many RUclips videos of the royal Enfield 450s and the other competition out there. With a view to getting something with a bit of distance riding capability, whilst being relatively light and economic to run. I wasn't even aware that Yamaha made a smaller version of the excellent parallel twin. Food for thought indeed. Thank you for your videos. I find them more relevant than many done by these chunky 6 footers, as im only 5'6" myself. Im not about to even look at an adventure bike unless it comes with a stepladder as standard.
Great review Mark, love my new MT-03, quite the looker by the way, it does turn some heads as it's not that common in my area, especially because it's the all black version which looks particularly badass. I'm 6' and find it reasonably comfortable but am already considering upgrading to the MT-07 or MT-09 as soon as a I learn how to handle this one, I'm a total motorcycle noob! (less than a month rider) 🙂 Cheers
Think im gona do the same,,get me one of these for a year or so,then move up,,even tho i keep getting told to buy a 650cc,coming from a 125,im feeling this will be plenty quick👍
@@binauppal876 it turns out I've traded my MT-03 for a Kawasaki Z900 after two months of owning it. Nothing wrong with the MT-03, just felt I wanted something I could get myself entertained with for a bit longer, and the verdict is.... I couldn't be more thrilled, love the Z! 🙂
Exactly, if I rode an MT 07 as I do my 03, I’d have no license or be in the hedge bottom. I just ❤ my MT 03, often thought about changing it but there’s nothing out there which would suit me better.
It is the leg position that makes long distance a bit uncomfortable, if your legs are long. At 5’8 and normal 32x34 jeans, this was definitely the case. An aftermarket seat to gain 1.5-2 inches cured the problem.
Agree with you. The problem is not so much that the seat is too low - more that the pegs are way too far back. I like a relaxed knee angle. As usual this kind of bike is always made for boy racers instead of more mature riders. Oh well.
Load of bargains on these nowadays, some new ones unsold 2019 models believe it or even cheaper than the new MT125. Apparently it isn't a seller in this country, very overlooked A2 bike. I think it's perfect balance between economy and running costs, unfortunately everyone wants 700cc as their first big bike.
Great review, I returned to riding after a 25 year lay off and came back with a Kawasaki Vulcan then swapped to a NC750X but am a bit fed up with the weight of these bigger bikes, I don't ride for the speed and looking to go down to a lighter bike. At the moment am flipping between the MT 03 and the CB300R - where would you go ?
Hi Arun ...I like the look of the Honda but it is just a single with 30 ish hp ....the mt03 has a bit more power but is still small and light ...I'd probably go with the yamaha Cheers mark
Which Vulcan did you own? I'm experiencing the same thing as you, just bought a 2005 Suzuki boulevard S50 and it's been great, but in the city I'm probably tapping into like 60-70% of it's power. Would rather have something like this MT or the z400 in hindsight.... 🤔
Like it a lot. Its compact, stylish, handles well, is frugal and packs enough punch for me (held a full license for 45 years). As you say its a good small capacity allrounder. Its difficult to know where its sits. The BMW G310R and Honda CB300R are similar capacity, cheaper but less powerful single cylinder options. Whereas the MT03 is now more expensive than both the Duke 390 and Z400 twins which have greater capacity, power and torque. That said its not a clear deal breaker. Choice may simply come down to which one you like the look of.
Your prices aren't what I see here. This would be the cheapest, then the Z400, Duke 390 most expensive by a lot. Honda and BMW in the middle somewhere. Given the price points, MT03 and Z400 are both the cheapest and best bang for the buck. Duke 390 you buy if you don't care about price or apparently some reliability issues. I think Z400 wins #1, this bike 2nd. Of course, if you just want the cheapest street price for a bike that looks fast but isn't you can get GSXR250 new dirt cheap.
Taking one for a test ride tomorrow in Australia, never ridden a bike before and it was between this and z400 but there's no stock of the z's mainly looking for a bike to last 18months of learners/provisional license then go bigger . Good review seems like quicker then some ppl say
I’m just over 6 foot and tried one, aside from the seat height it’s almost identical to the MT 07. Definitely getting one now after this review, great job Mark! 👍
Hi Darren...the mt03 is a bit faster with a little more power but I prefer the single cylinder of the Honda An all round great little bike Best wishes mark
I'm a new rider. Looking to purchase my first bike. I don't have that much experience though. Would this be a good starter bike? What are some other options?
MT-03 or CB500F. I’m tempted by the more powerful Honda but at 5ft 4inches I do like the appeal of the low seat and low weight of the Yamaha. Is one of these bikes the clear standout bike?
Hi Chris ..no they are both great bikes but yes the Yamaha is smaller and lighter so that may suit you better cheers mark Ps check out Kawasaki z400 aswell
Mark's review of MT-03 is excellent like all his reviews I've watched, he is a natural at this. I have 2019 MT-03 and love it. I have 29 inch inseam and short arms, 5' 7" tall and can comfortably ride 250 miles in a day. Perfect for what I want. I have not ridden CB500F, would be great if Mark could review it. Cheers.
The usd forks and the standard forks on the mt07 doesn't make all that much sense, but you're really good at reviewing bikes, everything I'd look for, you cover, cheers Mark
hi Mark - riding 30 years have a Harley Heritage and would like an easy to ride around town - would you go with Mt-03 or the 2022 CB500F? Loved the review on the CB- am 5 foot 11 and 185 lbs like the comfort factor as you describe on the CB500F. Thank you!
Thanks for your review... test ride a concours or fjr1300 ...I know they are tanks in comparison but still are fun and quite capable in the twisties. I love your opinions and camera work. Thanks again, Mark. 👊🏻
Hi Jacqueline....they are both as good as each other....just depends whether you want a sports bike or a more naked style bike ...the ninja has more torque bring the bigger engine but they are both great fun to ride Regards mark
Yamaha, I am driving motorbikes now for more than 45 years, always Yamaha from a FS1 to now a FZ1 Fazer. I have seven FZR 1000 Exup and a lot of spare parts, the FZ1 and from last year a Mash Falcone 125cc. Went to a Yamaha dealer today and there is nothing that appeals to me. Next a visited a Kawasaki dealer and the same thing, all those modern bikes are really ugly as the night. My next one is going to be a RE Interceptor, did a test drive last year and it was really good. The FZ1 is a very, very good bike and nice to drive but to fast in modern traffic, it's difficult to keep in the speed limit because it is so smooth. Therefore something more relaxed and that is the reason I bought the little Mash, top speed 95km.
I’ve got the 2021 model and it’s exactly the same as the current model apart from the colours available. The specs are identical. I downsized from a much larger bike as it was getting too heavy to handle. The MT 03 is brilliant bike, perfect for me. I hope it’s the same for you.
Was waiting to see this review.... :P How would this compare to the Zontes R1? (except the reliability part, but I've friends who haven't complained about anything on them)
Hi zontes are very good ..I've not ridden the 310 ,but it has very good reviews,and I was very impressed when I rode the 125 u1,they are a little down on power to the competition but way cheaper at arround £3800 I would highly recommend it Regards mark
@@markpulling12 Maybe a review on the newer Zontes 310 R1 or R2 or V versions would shake up the market a bit :D..... I'm inclined into buying a zontes 310 or a CF-Moto CL-X 700 :D...
Looks like a fun bike. I would love to see a comparison between this and the Z 400. Which one would you get? I will admit that I had a demo on the ninja 400 A while back and at 215 pounds Without gear and 6 feet tall I was underwhelmed. Seemed slow like not enough get up and go. Maybe I should just give up on the small bikes. I had the same feeling on an r3 a while back. Seemed under powered for me also, Of course I know you can wind them out and get up to speed. As a friend of mine said I would like to get across the intersection before the light changes.
Hi ....I preferred the riding position on this one ,the z400 sloped me into the seat , great bikes for new riders or a run around for experienced Cheers mark
The Dealer is not shy about advertising on the tail section. I've noticed Poole does a front fender badge. Is that sort of advertising very wide spread these days?
I think this is a very impressive looking bike. But to me 200 miles on 14 litres doesn't sound that good. I've been riding a 2021 SH125i and I'm pretty much getting 195 to 200 miles out of its 7 litre tank. Obviously my SH lacks power and just sometimes touches 70 mph now that I've added the large Honda screen. I do uber eats, deliveroo and Just eat on it and find it comfortable during my often 5 to 9 hours shift, often doing 60 to 80 miles per shift.
You can get a lot more MPG from this bike, Mark seems to use full throttle from low rpm i never use full throttle. I qiute regularly get 85 mpg and sometimes 100 mpg
I am 5, 7...couple of days ago, I test ride a mt15, i wasn't able to flat foot... Is it the bike lighter than mt03 or pre load adjustment able to help? I am going to get one soon... Pls advise, thank you
@@markpulling12 I hope it will help but no matter what, I am getting it... Thanks for ur review... Got back into riding last year after more than a decade riding a yamaha aerox 155 (a scooter).... The kick of getting some linear power is back as a rider.. Living in Singapore, doesn't need lots of ponies but a scooter on highway feels bad and squeezing thru cars, that scooter torque may get me into trouble 😊
Great review. I get really fed up with bike manufacturers who constantly put the pegs too far back and the bars too low and forward. It's just plain stupid as it turns an otherwise great little bike into a leg scruncher and gives wrist ache. Why do they do this? I suppose to appeal to boy racers? If the pegs were forward 12 inches and the bars up a little and further back this would be an all-day-comfort motorcycle. I wonder if it is possible to make an adjustment to move the pegs and back brake lever forward?
@@markpulling12 Thanks for replying Mark. I hope the reply schedule does not take up too much of your time. You are fast becoming my favourite reviewer of motorcycles. You are very good at it and you are a class act. Kudos!
@@markpulling12 funny enough I've never had one. by the time they came out I was done with biking for good I thought. usual thing getting married,kids etc. got offered a gsx250 from a work mate.was not interested at all. but he convince just to have a look and the rest is history. wife loves going on the bike to.
You should use Horsepower figures instead of PS. It’s a more attractive unit of measurement in the English speaking Motorsports fans. It will make you’re informative videos more appealing for a larger amount of people.
The only downside of the 390 though is thw thirsty single cylinder engine, You'd struggle to get past 50mpg on those, but if mpg isn't your priority they're fun.
Great review, but I have noticed that for all the taxes you Brits' have to pay it looks to me like the last municipal employees to work on your roads spoke Italian!
Love your reviews Mark. Got my MT 03 three weeks ago and love everything about it. First bike after a 20 year absence and it is exactly what I needed. After really learning how to ride I may step up to an MT 09 or a Z900. Thanks for your insight.
Great stuff randy ...the mt09 is awesome :)
So, many channels and reviews. YOURS are real and present what as a ridder from the age of 16 and now 78 looking for something lower and still fun to ride.
I got one of these in Storm Grey a couple of months ago and I absolutely love it. Such a great bike to learn on and a ton of fun to ride. Only mod I've done so far is I swapped the stock throttle tube with the R6 throttle tube and that made a huge difference. Plan on getting an exhaust on it and some crash protection from T-Rex once they come back in stock. Great video!
Thanks John glad it's going well ☺️
Totally agree with you on this bike Mark. I had a 2019 MT-03 until recently and loved it for all the reasons you say here. I recommend a fly screen (bigger than the Yamaha one if you can find one) which gives a little but welcome shielding from the wind blast.
I don’t need another motorcycle right now, but Mark is doing another review, so here I am.
:) :) haha thanks tom
Picked mine up today. At 5'11 and a 32" inseam, this bike is a perfit fit. Thanks for the great and informative video.
My pleasure jeff :)
Had one for my first bike for a year now. I put full exhaust on a windshield aftermarket mirrors and a fender elmanaiter. After a year of owning it I can say im keeping it another year.
Well Mark.. I bought one, absolutely love it! Plenty of power and speed unless you're a power freak of course, everything is good albeit legs are slightly crunched up, bar risers added, mirror extenders, shad panniers for my touring, 2hrs out, botty comfy, smooth, light, extremely flick able machine, WHAT A LITTLE GEM.!
Thanks Glyn great choice 😊😆
Just got one of these, absolutely insane bike!
Nice one josh !
Great choice
@@markpulling12 hi mark I'm upgrading from a gsxs125 in your opinion would this give me the bit more power I'm after or the difference is negligible,cheers
@@bowhunter6431 The difference will be night and day. Yamaha mt 03 is superior in every aspect. It makes almost 3 times more power and torque than gsx s125
@@yuvrajharad2283 thanks mate
First time rider looking for a beginner bike then came across this bike for the price range in 2021 was awesome to see so started looking up reviews. Your review was very detailed which I appreciate keep up the great work!! Safe travels!
Thanks John regards mark
Riding a slow bike fast is always more fun than riding a fast bike slow, stuff like this is hilarious to hoon on the road at semi licence friendly speeds.
So true.👍🏻
Yes agreed ....you can really have a blast on smaller bikes like these!
How can you ride a slow bike fast? Wouldn't that mean its a fast bike? And why would you ride a fast bike slow? Why not just ride a slow bike? So ride your slow bike slow and ride your fast bike fast. Haha!!
In my country that's a big bike not many can afford lol
It is NOT a slow bike! It accelerates faster than 90% of cars on the road. This kind of mindset is silly. Nearly all bikes of 300-400 cc upwards are for a single rider as fast as anyone without a death wish would need.
Great to see a review of this bike by someone my height. All but one other review I've seen so far have been by riders taller than myself, in the 6' range. But based on their feedback on how they felt a little cramped I figured that the MT-03 would the perfect height for me. Now after watching your video, I'm more certain than ever that this bike will be just the right height for me.
I don't ride yet, but hope to (wife and finances permitting) in a few years and when/if that happens I plan on getting the MT-03 as my first bike. But it's going to have to be a '21 or '20 because I don't like any of the colors that the '22 is offered in. I really like the MT-03 in this grey/off white with red rims color scheme and that's what I want.
Thanks yes this would be a great first bike :)
I would love to see the 2021 R1 too. Your review back in 2019 was the main reason that i have bought the R1 back then.
Hi they have it on demo at crescent ...so should be reviewing that soon !:)
You have my bike in your intro, 0:12!!! Yeah😊😊😊
@@charilaospapadimitriou5629 haha brilliant !
Seriously considering buying one of these over in the states! Great review man.
Thanks Billy ... yes they are great
Cheers mark
My favourite bike reviewer! 👍 About this motor, I like it's a twin cylinder. Sounds much better than the competition Ktm Duke and chinese bikes which are single cylinder.
Well I'm sold, I'm only 5'5, 65yr old, knackered knees, really starting to struggle with my versys, I've 1200,s,1000cc, 750, s etc then had a go on this bike, what a revelation! How can something so small and light be this good? Really thinking of ordering one soon.
Thanks Glyn I'm also reviewing the new cb300r soon
MT-03 is a bit more refined and more comfortable than the Z400. The Z400 has a little more power, a little bigger frame, puts a little more weight on your wrists and has a slipper clutch. They cost about the same in the US. In the end, if you are closer to 5’-6”, go for the Yamaha. If you are closer to 6’-0” go for the Kawasaki. The Z400’s slipper clutch is nice if you do a lot of riding around town instead of out in the country.
Thanks james for that info
cheers mark
Nice review 😃 It might also be a good choice for those who like me are getting on in years, like 84 of them lol. At 222KG (without the rack, panniers & top box) my Yamaha xj6F is fine when it's rolling, but, a bit of a handful to push around🤔
thanks for the comment barrie !
Crack on Barrie, agree with you about weight (bike) and age.
real life the bike has everything one needs my wife has one been riding it for one season it was just offered in USA for 2020 she loves it but I am moving her up to the 07 maybe a little better for longer trips as she gets more experience riding
Nice one craig thanks. :)
Regards mark
Don't rush it mate, she might not be ready for such torque yet
@@semihkaraca thanks she is doing very well with the -07 one thing if I would have waited the bikes would've been sold out the 2021 model is non existing here the bike is very forgiving for her being a beginner I ask her when do you think you'll ride my MT-10 not yet see says
I did my DAS in June 2015. Went from a very gutless mutt 125 to the mt07. I tested a few smaller bikes, but the 07 felt right. I don't think the 03 was available then. I rode the 07 down to Greece in the winter of 15/16. Faultless. It handled the fast continental main roads and high speed stuff as easy as the twisty, narrow hill roads in Corfu. I was in the process of moving to Corfu at the time.
I found that it was more powerful than i needed for a place like Corfu. My average speed for the month that I was stuck on Corfu (due to the ferries being on strike) was only 19mph. So i think the 03 would be a better fit. I wouldn't be so tempted to open the taps. If the 03 engine feels anything like its bigger brother, then I'd be very interested in trying one out. Ive been looking at many RUclips videos of the royal Enfield 450s and the other competition out there. With a view to getting something with a bit of distance riding capability, whilst being relatively light and economic to run. I wasn't even aware that Yamaha made a smaller version of the excellent parallel twin. Food for thought indeed. Thank you for your videos. I find them more relevant than many done by these chunky 6 footers, as im only 5'6" myself. Im not about to even look at an adventure bike unless it comes with a stepladder as standard.
Think is now my dream bike and this is what I'm aiming for when I go for my full licence in about 3 years
Nice review. Thanks for sharing.
Nice vídeo and Nice bike!! I have one like it here in Brazil.
Thanks :)
greetings to brazil !
Great review Mark, love my new MT-03, quite the looker by the way, it does turn some heads as it's not that common in my area, especially because it's the all black version which looks particularly badass. I'm 6' and find it reasonably comfortable but am already considering upgrading to the MT-07 or MT-09 as soon as a I learn how to handle this one, I'm a total motorcycle noob! (less than a month rider) 🙂
Cheers
Cheers deny good luck with your biking career ...mt07/09 are brilliant
Regards mark
Think im gona do the same,,get me one of these for a year or so,then move up,,even tho i keep getting told to buy a 650cc,coming from a 125,im feeling this will be plenty quick👍
@@binauppal876 it turns out I've traded my MT-03 for a Kawasaki Z900 after two months of owning it. Nothing wrong with the MT-03, just felt I wanted something I could get myself entertained with for a bit longer, and the verdict is.... I couldn't be more thrilled, love the Z! 🙂
Hope to order a new Yamaha MT03 next year. Thanks for your positive review.
The good thing about thr mt03 even if im experienced rider is it doesnt tolerate my speeding and dangerous habit
Exactly, if I rode an MT 07 as I do my 03, I’d have no license or be in the hedge bottom. I just ❤ my MT 03, often thought about changing it but there’s nothing out there which would suit me better.
It is the leg position that makes long distance a bit uncomfortable, if your legs are long. At 5’8 and normal 32x34 jeans, this was definitely the case. An aftermarket seat to gain 1.5-2 inches cured the problem.
Ok great thanks for the update
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 a more accurate comment I should have said: it is the stock, lower seat height that causes the cramped leg position
Agree with you. The problem is not so much that the seat is too low - more that the pegs are way too far back. I like a relaxed knee angle. As usual this kind of bike is always made for boy racers instead of more mature riders. Oh well.
Another fantastic review Mark. I am still swayed towards the Honda cb300r but it's great that there is so much choice out there :)
Many thanks Vincent: 😁
Great vid mate, cheers
Glad you enjoyed it
Load of bargains on these nowadays, some new ones unsold 2019 models believe it or even cheaper than the new MT125. Apparently it isn't a seller in this country, very overlooked A2 bike. I think it's perfect balance between economy and running costs, unfortunately everyone wants 700cc as their first big bike.
Great review, I returned to riding after a 25 year lay off and came back with a Kawasaki Vulcan then swapped to a NC750X but am a bit fed up with the weight of these bigger bikes, I don't ride for the speed and looking to go down to a lighter bike. At the moment am flipping between the MT 03 and the CB300R - where would you go ?
Hi Arun ...I like the look of the Honda but it is just a single with 30 ish hp ....the mt03 has a bit more power but is still small and light ...I'd probably go with the yamaha
Cheers mark
Which Vulcan did you own? I'm experiencing the same thing as you, just bought a 2005 Suzuki boulevard S50 and it's been great, but in the city I'm probably tapping into like 60-70% of it's power. Would rather have something like this MT or the z400 in hindsight.... 🤔
@@Gaverny Had the 2016 special edition grey/green it was a lovely looking bike just didn't suit my knackered old back.
@@webmastermail8 thanks! Good luck getting back on the road bud 👍
Enjoying a couple of your vids with a beer before the England v Ukraine match begins.... 🍺 Greetings from Kentucky, USA.
Great stuff can't beat beer and RUclips . ..small world my mum lives in KY !
Regards mark
@@markpulling12 wow! Very cool... I grew up on a horse farm in Paris, Kentucky but live in Lexington now. Cheers
@@Gaverny yes mum is in Springfield
Excellent review Mark, I’m very interested in this bike as a 2nd bike, looks really nice!
Thanks Jim it's a great fun little bike would make a great second bike 😀
Like it a lot. Its compact, stylish, handles well, is frugal and packs enough punch for me (held a full license for 45 years). As you say its a good small capacity allrounder. Its difficult to know where its sits. The BMW G310R and Honda CB300R are similar capacity, cheaper but less powerful single cylinder options. Whereas the MT03 is now more expensive than both the Duke 390 and Z400 twins which have greater capacity, power and torque. That said its not a clear deal breaker. Choice may simply come down to which one you like the look of.
Yes thanks Derek.... so much choice in this category ....like you say like the look of .....and get the one that feels the best to you :)
Regards mark
Your prices aren't what I see here. This would be the cheapest, then the Z400, Duke 390 most expensive by a lot. Honda and BMW in the middle somewhere. Given the price points, MT03 and Z400 are both the cheapest and best bang for the buck. Duke 390 you buy if you don't care about price or apparently some reliability issues. I think Z400 wins #1, this bike 2nd. Of course, if you just want the cheapest street price for a bike that looks fast but isn't you can get GSXR250 new dirt cheap.
@Wes Strauss Would I be right in assuming you’re not from the UK Wes?
Best review I have seen on this bike good job I love to Digital dashboard
Many thanks .... great bike :)
Taking one for a test ride tomorrow in Australia, never ridden a bike before and it was between this and z400 but there's no stock of the z's mainly looking for a bike to last 18months of learners/provisional license then go bigger . Good review seems like quicker then some ppl say
Thanks Brad....I think you'll love it ...they are great bikes ...good luck with your biking career !
Cheers mark
You are nuts taking this bike on the road if you've never ridden before. Get a 125 cc and learn your skills first.
@@fingerhorn4 test rode it bought it and doing sweet so far
Great review! My biggest concern being 5’7” was if it were too tall and the comfort of it.
Hi Steven ...no we are the same height
It'll be perfect for you
Cheers mark
I’m just over 6 foot and tried one, aside from the seat height it’s almost identical to the MT 07.
Definitely getting one now after this review, great job Mark! 👍
Yeah almost had mine 12 months lovely bike, so much fun
Great choice Adam 👌
Love the look only been riding a mt03 for a month now. I love my bike.
Nice one Darius great choice 😊
I've had mine for about a month, and I like it.
Thanks .... great choice
Great review Mark, as always. I wonder, do you prefer the MT03 or CB300R?
Hi Darren...the mt03 is a bit faster with a little more power but I prefer the single cylinder of the Honda
An all round great little bike
Best wishes mark
I'm a new rider. Looking to purchase my first bike. I don't have that much experience though. Would this be a good starter bike? What are some other options?
Hi sum ...yes this would be perfect as a first bike also look at the duke 390 and the z400 cheers mark
Got mine yesterday and I am very pleased👌
Nice one Luke :)
MT-03 or CB500F. I’m tempted by the more powerful Honda but at 5ft 4inches I do like the appeal of the low seat and low weight of the Yamaha. Is one of these bikes the clear standout bike?
Hi Chris ..no they are both great bikes but yes the Yamaha is smaller and lighter so that may suit you better cheers mark
Ps check out Kawasaki z400 aswell
Mark's review of MT-03 is excellent like all his reviews I've watched, he is a natural at this. I have 2019 MT-03 and love it. I have 29 inch inseam and short arms, 5' 7" tall and can comfortably ride 250 miles in a day. Perfect for what I want. I have not ridden CB500F, would be great if Mark could review it. Cheers.
Very very nice. Nearly as nice my old RD350LC
No your rd350lc is one of the best ever bikes !!!
Nice thorough review, thanks buddy. 👍
Thanks Chris my pleasure cheers mark
Nice bike and a good review. Watched this after your R1 review. Have you got shares in Crescent Yamaha?!
Haha you'd think so wouldn't you !
No it's just I get on very well with them and they aren't far from me :)
I love this bike, but like the shape of the seat on the MT-09
The usd forks and the standard forks on the mt07 doesn't make all that much sense, but you're really good at reviewing bikes, everything I'd look for, you cover, cheers Mark
Many thanks guy 🙂👍
Great review for a great bike 👍
I'm almost 5' 8" in my shoes i think this would be perfect for me. Have to get an aftermarket can though and some longer mirrors.
hi Mark - riding 30 years have a Harley Heritage and would like an easy to ride around town - would you go with Mt-03 or the 2022 CB500F? Loved the review on the CB- am 5 foot 11 and 185 lbs like the comfort factor as you describe on the CB500F. Thank you!
Hi cb500 f all the way for me
A fantastic all round bike and we'll priced ,:)
PS. Just been out on my new purchase, an MT-03. I love it, real shame Yamaha neglected to fit a rear brake...🤔
Nice one Barry ;)
Thanks for your review... test ride a concours or fjr1300 ...I know they are tanks in comparison but still are fun and quite capable in the twisties. I love your opinions and camera work. Thanks again, Mark. 👊🏻
Thanks Andy yes I owned an older fjr1300 years ago .... great bikes
Cheers mark
What is better? Mt03 or Ninja 400? Thanks
Hi Jacqueline....they are both as good as each other....just depends whether you want a sports bike or a more naked style bike ...the ninja has more torque bring the bigger engine but they are both great fun to ride
Regards mark
Splendid review!!!👍👍🙌 Thanks, mate 🏍🏍
Thanks Aaron !
Regards mark
Thanks for the vid. If you had to pick one for everyday use and they were same price - Z400 or MT-03?
Hi Vince probably the z400 as it's got more torque from it's bigger engine
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Thank you!
I'd prefer a" twin" over a "thumper" any day!
What would be a good, well-sustained highway cruising speed, for say, an hour or so?
Hi Kevin this will hold an easy 70 mph all day long with lots to spare :)
Cheers mark
Yamaha, I am driving motorbikes now for more than 45 years, always Yamaha from a FS1 to now a FZ1 Fazer. I have seven FZR 1000 Exup and a lot of spare parts, the FZ1 and from last year a Mash Falcone 125cc. Went to a Yamaha dealer today and there is nothing that appeals to me. Next a visited a Kawasaki dealer and the same thing, all those modern bikes are really ugly as the night. My next one is going to be a RE Interceptor, did a test drive last year and it was really good. The FZ1 is a very, very good bike and nice to drive but to fast in modern traffic, it's difficult to keep in the speed limit because it is so smooth. Therefore something more relaxed and that is the reason I bought the little Mash, top speed 95km.
hello, how are you in general, how do you think the bike, and the ktm 390 ng and the new mt 03 which would be better.
Hi I'm good thanks ....the mt03 is a great bike ...but the 390 duke is more fun ..most owners love the 390 duke ...best regards mark
Would you choose MT-03 or Z 400?
Mt03 for me Douglas ...the z400 seat is a bit sloping forward for my liking
Cheers mark
Please test 2023 model cant wait to get mine
I’ve got the 2021 model and it’s exactly the same as the current model apart from the colours available. The specs are identical. I downsized from a much larger bike as it was getting too heavy to handle. The MT 03 is brilliant bike, perfect for me. I hope it’s the same for you.
I looked at this bike a few years ago when I was returning to biking but the salesman told me is get bored and want something bigger.....meh
Nice one mark, any idea if you'll get your hands on the new Tracer 9 and when? :)
Hi James yes definitely.... crescent said may/ June ..... can't wait :)
Cheers mark
Was waiting to see this review.... :P
How would this compare to the Zontes R1? (except the reliability part, but I've friends who haven't complained about anything on them)
Hi zontes are very good ..I've not ridden the 310 ,but it has very good reviews,and I was very impressed when I rode the 125 u1,they are a little down on power to the competition but way cheaper at arround £3800
I would highly recommend it
Regards mark
@@markpulling12 Maybe a review on the newer Zontes 310 R1 or R2 or V versions would shake up the market a bit :D..... I'm inclined into buying a zontes 310 or a CF-Moto CL-X 700 :D...
@@Krom1hell I've ridden/ reviewed a couple of cfmoto s that 700 looks great
Hi mark. I’m 6’1” and I really like the look of this bike. Do you think I’ll be to big for it?
Yes you'll be ok with it but you'll just be big on it ....maybe have a look at taller bikes aswell Ike cb500x Benelli trk 502 cheers mark
I read Japan just released another MT-03 .. is it this one or they have updated it for 2022 ?
No this is the one :)
@@markpulling12 -thabk you!
Looks like a fun bike. I would love to see a comparison between this and the Z 400. Which one would you get? I will admit that I had a demo on the ninja 400 A while back and at 215 pounds Without gear and 6 feet tall I was underwhelmed. Seemed slow like not enough get up and go. Maybe I should just give up on the small bikes. I had the same feeling on an r3 a while back. Seemed under powered for me also, Of course I know you can wind them out and get up to speed. As a friend of mine said I would like to get across the intersection before the light changes.
Hi ....I preferred the riding position on this one ,the z400 sloped me into the seat , great bikes for new riders or a run around for experienced
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks for the response.
Can anything be done with this engine wise to give it a bit more power.
Maybe a remap and or air filter exhaust but it would be marginal
I really wouldn't bother ...be better to get a 500/600 size
Best wishes mark
this one or the Kawasaki Z400?
Hi both are brilliant but I'd go for the z400 it's got a bit more torque as it's a bigger engine cheers mark
I want this one or the mt07 wich one do you guys prefer?
Mt07 for me ...but the 03 is still a great bike !
Cheers mark
Do you think this would be a good starters bike?
Hi yes this is a great starter bike ;)
Cheers mark
Nice little bike
yes its a hoot to ride !
The Dealer is not shy about advertising on the tail section. I've noticed Poole does a front fender badge. Is that sort of advertising very wide spread these days?
Yes Steve dealer's like to slap their badges and stickers everywhere:)
@@markpulling12 I haven't seen that over here.
would you recommend this bike to a beginner rider whos 4'10?
Yes it's a small light machine
You should be fine
Best regards mark
Thanks again..top review
Thanks bill !
Hi Mark any chance reviewing the new Grom?
Hi Jeremy ....I'd love to ...I'll see if crescent honda has one :)
Cheers mark
@@markpulling12 that would be awesome! Cheers
What a great bike!!
Does the display show what gear your in?
Hi John yes it does:)
Why aren't you using the metric system!?
Hi Jay all my info is from the Yamaha website cheers mark
I think this is a very impressive looking bike. But to me 200 miles on 14 litres doesn't sound that good.
I've been riding a 2021 SH125i and I'm pretty much getting 195 to 200 miles out of its 7 litre tank.
Obviously my SH lacks power and just sometimes touches 70 mph now that I've added the large Honda screen. I do uber eats, deliveroo and Just eat on it and find it comfortable during my often 5 to 9 hours shift, often doing 60 to 80 miles per shift.
You can get a lot more MPG from this bike, Mark seems to use full throttle from low rpm i never use full throttle. I qiute regularly get 85 mpg and sometimes 100 mpg
I am 5, 7...couple of days ago, I test ride a mt15, i wasn't able to flat foot... Is it the bike lighter than mt03 or pre load adjustment able to help? I am going to get one soon... Pls advise, thank you
Hi Keith maybe your inside leg is shorter than mine ...these bikes should be the same height
You could try reducing the preload a bit cheers mark
@@markpulling12 I hope it will help but no matter what, I am getting it... Thanks for ur review... Got back into riding last year after more than a decade riding a yamaha aerox 155 (a scooter).... The kick of getting some linear power is back as a rider.. Living in Singapore, doesn't need lots of ponies but a scooter on highway feels bad and squeezing thru cars, that scooter torque may get me into trouble 😊
Great review. I get really fed up with bike manufacturers who constantly put the pegs too far back and the bars too low and forward. It's just plain stupid as it turns an otherwise great little bike into a leg scruncher and gives wrist ache. Why do they do this? I suppose to appeal to boy racers? If the pegs were forward 12 inches and the bars up a little and further back this would be an all-day-comfort motorcycle. I wonder if it is possible to make an adjustment to move the pegs and back brake lever forward?
Yes I'm sure you can get adjustable foot peg kits for these cheers mark
@@markpulling12 Thanks for replying Mark. I hope the reply schedule does not take up too much of your time. You are fast becoming my favourite reviewer of motorcycles. You are very good at it and you are a class act. Kudos!
@@fingerhorn4 many thanks ...lots of new bikes planned for the new year :)
it would be nice if yamaha bring the xsr300 over with the xsr9 tank style. then we could convert it to RD LC replica.
Yes John that would look great ...I remember the Rd lc range very well !
Regards mark
@@markpulling12 funny enough I've never had one. by the time they came out I was done with biking for good I thought. usual thing getting married,kids etc. got offered a gsx250 from a work mate.was not interested at all. but he convince just to have a look and the rest is history. wife loves going on the bike to.
@@johnmackay3458 great stuff John ....I started riding in 1986 at 16 never looked back ...still love it
@@markpulling12 now your showing my age I have son knocking on 40.lol I'll be 70 soon.
I’m torn between the MT 03 and the R3.
They’re both lovely bikes, you can’t go wrong with either..
Good video. Thanks!!!!!!!!
My pleasure jeff
Just ordered one in all black
For most of the big bike we kind a got screwed by Indonesian tax, but for the one we build, oh yeah, this one goes for 2500 pound here😁
You should use Horsepower figures instead of PS. It’s a more attractive unit of measurement in the English speaking Motorsports fans. It will make you’re informative videos more appealing for a larger amount of people.
Thanks for the feedback Dara ... Yamaha always use ps on their website specs ..strange ?
I'll easily convert it next time
Regards mark
If these came with a DCT; Yamaha would sell millions
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I like the Mt series of motorcycless. Can't wait for the Mt 10 update for next year. Even though the Mt 10 is great as is.
Thanks andy ...yes the new mt10 is well overdue with the likes of the new speed triple ,tuono etc
Great review Mark,
Nice bike, but would take the duke 390 over the MT03. I think the duke offers better kit and styling lMO.
Cheers.
Thanks Chris ...never ridden the 390 but sat on one ... ridden lots of other ktms and yes they get great reviews
Regards mark
@@markpulling12 be great to see you on a 390 👍
@@chrissydenham6668 yes must try and get a go on one !
The only downside of the 390 though is thw thirsty single cylinder engine, You'd struggle to get past 50mpg on those, but if mpg isn't your priority they're fun.
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Okay bike but a bit bland compared to the KTM Duke 390.
yes the duke has huge character :)
thanks mark
The KTM is a really ugly bike though
Really ?
Great review, but I have noticed that for all the taxes you Brits' have to pay it looks to me like the last municipal employees to work on your roads spoke Italian!