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YAMAHA MT-03

There’s a lot to be said for entry-level nakeds. They suit everyone, from the new riders who want to build up their confidence and hone their skills without breaking the bank, to older guys and gals who want to ride something that little bit easier and softer. And nakeds in general? Well, with Yamaha selling over 250,000 MTs since their creation, it’s fair to say that they mean business – why, they’ve even got their own festival now. The problem was, until now the A2 spec MT-03 just didn’t quite have the razzmattaz of its rivals; it wasn’t quite as aggressive, nor edgy as the offering in the orange corner especially (cough, 390 Duke), so they’ve been back to the drawing board.

So what’s new? Well, Yamaha tell us that there’s three main concepts they stuck by. Firstly, and most obviously is the new design. Not only have the aesthetics been seriously overhauled with the addition of LED lights and an LCD dash, but