Internet reveals a startling 'new' bike to me....

[guest24]

For those bored of my inability to make a decision about a new bike, fear not, I have just discovered the Yamaha MT-03. I never realised it existed as a 660cc single! Whenever I have seen one of these I thought they were the MT-01 with a huge engine. How wrong I was. Suppose its my fault for not reading the motorcycle press......

So, anyone ridden one?

I bet it does more mpg than the DRZ400
I bet its engine lasts longer than the FMX650

Just scouring the interweb thing for a cheap deal. Best so far is £4699 

[beeman]

According to the blurb it is a totally new engine, but you could have fooled me.
The exhaust layout precludes throw overs etc so it seems only good for short runs etc. still looks good and I could get my feet down, just.

[guest27]

Not sure why it precludes throw overs - used them on the RD500 with its high up pipes.  Had to be careful on the packing - OK it had some plastic over them, but you can do the same but fit it to the throw overs.  Or have I missed something

Looks real nice to me

R

[Steve H]

I havent seen one in the flesh but do quite like them. The engine looks closely related to the SZR/XTZ 660 engine. I would imagine it would be a pig to keep clean.

[guest24]

Clean?! 

My last sponge has been eaten by the mice in the shed........

I rather like the look of them too. Looks just the ticket for everyday use. You can even get a proper Yamaha backrack for attaching my packed sandwich box to.

Hmm. New, or second-hand?

[Steve Lake]

surely thats the szr 660 engine?  so why not get a nice cheap roadworthy szr?

[J Hop]

Must be similar to all the yam 660's, but for some reason it only has 4valves (not 5). I like the look of them, I would go for a low milage second hand.

[guest24]

Just browsing MCN website and second-hand ones still command a high price -  £3700+.
Will really have to test ride one first before buying as that's a LOT of money!