Rumour: Yamaha MT-03 India launch in festive season

According to recent media reports, the Yamaha MT-03 launch in India is expected to take place during this year's festive season. The MT-03 is essentially a naked motorcycle iteration of the Yamaha R3, which is currently on sale in India.

Yamaha had unveiled the MT-03 at last year's EICMA. It is powered by the same 321 cc, twin cylinder, liquid cooled engine that powers its faired sibling, the R3. This engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and develops 41 BHP @ 10,750 rpm and 29.6 Nm of torque @ 9,000 rpm.

The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer was earlier reported to be confused whether to bring the MT-03 or the smaller, less powerful MT-25 in the Indian market. But since the faired R3 was already a part of Yamaha's Indian portfolio, the company has reportedly decided to bring its naked version as well.

The Yamaha MT-03 will be brought into India as CKD units from the company's manufacturing plant in Indonesia. It will compete against the Benelli TNT300, the Kawasaki Z250 and the upcoming BMW G310R.

Source: ZigWheels