Me seeing him driving around my neighborhood in Atlanta: "Sweet he's in candler park" Chase: "You know how these IDIOTS drive around here" Me: "haha yes, wait..."
Same bike just different bars. R3 is for city riding too. Infaxt I would say more than the mt03. I just put the mt03 bars on my R3 for long dustance riding. The mt03 is more comfortable for longer rides.
Hell yeah love my MT03. Part of me wishes I got a svartpilen 401 but can’t beat Yamaha reliability! Thinking of raising the bars a tad for a more dirt bike feel. Clean content thanks man!
OC: it’s only Feb and we can already tell the improvements in the videos man. Top notch quality stuff. I was fortunate enough to do a demo day out here in Arlington, VA, with the MT03 and not only is it economical, but it’s super fun. I frequently commute into DC for work on my R6, which has now become my track mule. But have been strongly considering this bike as my commuter/everyday thing.
Shy 2k miles on mine and it’s been a blast. Just be aware for longer freeway rides: it can get tiring fighting the wind and 80 mph means the engine screams at 8100+ RPM’s so she will run a little hot. Also since she is naked, do her a solid and count in your cash for extra coverage for engine/clutch/water pump. And with the extra $ you will Save from operation costs, you now have less Of an excuse to invest in high quality, SAFE riding gear
Californian in Boston here. The contrast between the two coasts is immense, and this kinda convinced me to trade in my R6 here for an MT-03. Makes sense!
Awesome video, I ride in Thailand, this is a "big bike" in Asia.. My MT-15 (155CC VVA 13,000 RPM screamer) was fun and actually has a higher seat height than the 03 was awesome. MT-03 is perfect as the 07 won't like the rough roads and fewer gas stations. Thank you for this video
OC: Small town riding compared to ATL. Country roads & a 30 mile 1 way to work, with speeds averaging 65mph. Love the content Chase & glad to see you back on the tube.
My MT-03 will be here in a week. This was an excellent and informative video and I liked it. This video was shot very well and was very well narrated and the video quality was excellent. Good job guys!
OC .. Man, I'm torn between the CRF300L and this MT-03. While I'd love to do more off road riding, the majority of my riding is street/city..... As usual fantastic video. Good job guys.
i loved everything that you said about the yamaha mt-03 bro in fact i bought one this year and its true it is a perfect commuting bike for me especially for work with this gas keep rising it will saved me a lot of money and the price compare to other 300cc bike out there is amazing maintenance is easy too like the oil changes and lots of aftermarket mods you can do with it i think i won't grow up with this bike and keep it forever thanks a lot for inspiring me chase you are really a better reviewer on you tube keep it up man!
Great filming and demonstration of all the hazards; it was a pleasure to watch. Got me one step closer to grabbing this bike! Going to hit the dealership tomorrow and throw a leg over and see what happens.
Great job Chase! You and your team are the best! Congrats to make this less than 7 min video of a motorcycle review. That's great for a YT channel. Watchers appreciate that. Tks.
1:58 you take your right hand off the throttle and main brake just 3 car lengths from a junction, as a car is coming towards you in the opposing lane, and as there is a car in 1/2 of your own lane reversing but stopped because they are trying to park. Just before this you had other hand off the bar, and just before that you actually took both hands off the bar as you were approaching/through a junction. I know you're trying to make a TH-cam video but please think about what's actually happening on the road, take care of that first, then make your comments. You can always add voice over afterwards. Keep yourself safe first. You might also review your own riding, as a way to help yourself and us improve? I went for extra training a number of times after I'd been riding for years. We are human, capable but imperfect, so I knew I'd need the expertise of others to keep improving. Nice video. Useful, entertaining, good style.
Thanks for the vid! Be great if you could do a similar review on the Z400 ... All great points... from UK - I drive and been riding since 12 years old - it really should be mandatory for people to ride a motorcycle for a year before being allowed a car license - it'd solve sooo many problems!
@@AthifKhan if you're looking for a small displacement bike it's definitely worth it in my opinion. Run cool as most bikes around the capacity do, very smooth to ride.
OC - I do - well, NO riding in the city rn cuz I don’t have my FJ-09 anymore, but when I ride I do my best to avoid the city. Motorcycles to me are for carving up twisties and seeing new places, not so much for A to B stuff. The risk of getting hit by a car when riding in the city is generally above my threshold of acceptability.
Oc. I travel too big cities all the time, but don't regularly ride in them daily. Solid video. Love the camera work. The editing when you ride through the fence was flawless.
Oc. Riding through the pedestrian gate is my move. Explorering the city on a Sunday is the best. Sidewalks are just motorcycle sized roads if you think about it.
OC. Most of my riding is city or just north of the City and very little highway. And its done on a 2020 MT03. Great bike for the city with enough grunt to get away from stupid drivers.
The quality of this video is out of this world!! You kept me entertained the entire time! I can’t wait for a first ride on the new 2021 mt-07 and mt-09!!! OC crew!
OC! Glad you're back! I bought a very slightly used MT-03 back in November and absolutely love it. Unfortunately I only had time to put a couple hundred miles on it before I had to store it (it's snowing and like 14°F here in Michigan today), but I can't wait to get back on it.
OC: I ride an R3 and I can agree it is amazing in the city. Super maneuverable and has amazing fuel economy. My problem though is here in Southern California everyone goes really fast on the freeways. The average speed is 80mph. If you're going slower than that you are a hazard. The R3 at those speeds gets pretty wobbly due to winds. So in my opinion if you need a motorcycle to sustain higher speeds you need at least a 650cc bike. For a strictly city and non highway bike its perfect.
Hello from Brasil, by the way... We hope some day there will be a way of getting a wrecked bike rebuilt in Brasil. Meanwhile, we keep watching and pressing The Like Button!
I live about 10 miles from my job in the city. I commute once a week during COVID and take my little 250cc and not my 1300 Cruiser. It’s so much easier to navigate with the small bike. In traffic, up parking garage ramps, around slow moving buses. I don’t even take the highway, I ride in on surface streets. I’m looking to upgrade my old 250 so maybe this bike will be an option if it fits me.
You’ve had some videos with excellent video quality, that used to stand out. Now, it seems like you’ve leveled up all of your videos, and I’m loving it! Production level was high, but it was also a fun light hearted video. Great bike too!
Love seeing all the streets I take every day. I'm from Atlanta and every thing you said is spot on! Keep it up and hope to see you one day out in the streets 😎
OC: I could see the MT-03 as a city bike. Even a day ride in the country would be possible. My son had a CBR-250 and that little thumper could scoot. So a 300 twin, would be just fine. I'm just up 85 in Charlotte. I turn in a mix of highway miles and some city. I think the '03 would be up for the highway riding I do.
OC I ride my 2017 R3 that ive had for a year on plenty of highways rides. Although I probably wouldn't want to do 2 or more hours of highway straight, but it'll do it just fine. Honestly with how well tempered the engine is, riding at 70 mph might have it at a high rpm but the bike eats it up. I find myself having to let off cause its so nimble. Love the bike. I dont think I could have picked a better first motorcycle for myself.
@@italkgory99 id say around 40,000. Most people 500/800 or so per week and most rents are 300+ so not much left after bills. I put a screen on my mt was $300 serviced it was $400
I've been away from the bike market for a little (well, I still check my dealer inventory almost every week 😂) since I stopped riding 3 years ago. But I didn't know there was an MT-03! Started on an R3 in 2016, moved to a CBR600 and ended with a FZ-09 back in 2018. Thinking about getting back into riding and my days on the R3 really have me wanting a small bike I can flick around again! Wasn't the fastest but I had way more fun exploring on that little bike! May check out this MT-03. ATL is likely my next move so glad to hear this bike can handle it. I'm from Bama though I've lived in KC for the past few years and everyone I know warns me about ATL traffic 😂😂
I live kinda in the country and I really thought about getting that bike. I don’t need a lot of get and up go juice. Just a chill naked bike to ride around on and commute to work.
As an owner of one, and as one who has rode the Triumph Trident 660, I'd beg to differ. They are basically the same size and both maneuver like a dream, but the punch of the 660 trumps this 321 all day long.
i use my R3 for commute riding and its a beast. chase you need to get yamaha to swap that exhaust system the R3 is a different bike with an exhuast and a tune should try it with the MT-03
I have been surprised at how much city riding I have done, even though I did not buy the bike for that. When the bike is out, it gets ridden--not left at home. I really wasn't expecting that.
It's a great bike, but it's also kind of a pain to live with as well. The horn switch position is the worst, it's a small little button to the right of the signal switch, in a pinch you would never be able to reach it in time to warn others. The signal switch is squishy and lack any sort of feedback, so you don't know if you have turned on/off your signal by feel. If you got the colours where the tank is painted glossy, you have no grip on the tank, which causes you to keep sliding forward due to the forward cant of the seat. This is coming from a commuting centric Yamaha FZS-150, which has a far flatter seat. A lot of reviewers praise the MT-03's riding position and comfort, but it's all relative. The MT-03 is not as comfortable, if you're coming from a more commuting centric bike
On my Ninja 400: I'm getting 59 MPG. Almost no highway. I'm 146 pounds and 46 years old. No passengers. It's upright enough, great compromise position, a bit of wind protection, and it's actually a few pounds lighter than the MT-03 if you can believe that (considering it has a higher displacement engine and a fairing). Parking isn't really a problem where I am (Tarrant County / Fort Worth area), and handling / maneuverability is very light. Meh, I just went with liability and uninsured motorist bodily. $114 for the year. Didn't feel the need for collision, comprehensive, uninsured motorist property, or PIP. Not too worried about the fairings. Lots of good mods available. Also we just did the first oil change and I was almost in disbelief at how easy it was. Stock filter was easy to get off (unlike on my old FZ6R where it was practically welded on and in an awkward position) and I only had to take off one small fairing piece on the left side (~1 minute). I use three different magnetic tankbags depending on what I'm doing -- a Joe Rocket Manta, a Manta XL, and a FIeldsheer Experience XB. I've also got a laptop backpack that straps over the shoulders, across the chest, and around the waist and creates an aerodynamic shape (if we ever go back to the office). Very highway capable -- 0-60 under 5.0 seconds and top speed around 110mph. Got the bike with 100 miles on it with several little mods and not a scratch on it for $4,600. My tenth bike and does everything I want. I've added a number of little modifications since getting it in October. I try to stay pretty far away from "in-city" riding, like in downtown Fort Worth. Way too chaotic. I stick to suburban slabs, big stadium parking lots for practice, and heading out of town to area lake roads.
I live in houston. I do quite a bit of urban riding on the weekends, but more highway when I'm actually going somewhere. I agree with everything you said. Also, my bike is an Aprilia Shiver 750, love it to death! OC!
As potential future rider, I appreciate the fact that the IP has both a gear indicator and fuel gauge, things that would be useufl for a beginner rider but, from what I understand, features not always found on all bikes.
OC: Nearly all my riding is in the city. Can't disagree with you bout the MT03. It's perfect for the city in anyway shape or form. Still I'm a fan of middle weight sportbikes. My Daytona 675R and the new bike that's stolen my heart the Aprilia RS 660. "Here's Why" idea: "Here's Why You Shouldn't Road Rage on Two Wheels."
Honda cb500x and kawi versys 300 probably better for the same job while offering long distance capability and comfort. I get 65mpg on 500x on regular basis in the city. The worst I ever got was 52mpg cruising at 70-75mph in some crazy wind.
OC I commute from Dallas, GA all the way up to Alpharetta, Ga, majority of my commute is spent on 285 and 400. My trusty ninja 300 has enough get up and go.
OC: About 90% of my riding is inside the city...i have 2 bikes for that reason, i have a 2005 modded ninja 250 which i love for my everyday city commuter and i have a 2007 gsxr 600 for my long have fun rides with friends.
These days all I do is city riding, zero freeway/zero highway, so literally anything on 2 wheels and a motor above 150cc is enough to have fun, so even a scooter is enough. I usually take the longer routes with lots of turns and curves, so I wont rarely even get to hit 40mph lol.
What topic should we tackle on our next "Here's Why" video?
R3 for city riding please! Currently having the MT03 or R3 debate for downtown Toronto
Pls review latest CBR500R, it seems to be a good city bike too. Would like to see your review on that bike.
Honda Grom when the 2021 model comes out?👀👀👀😅
Hi Chase. Can you compare yamaha mt03 and kawasaki z300 and give us your personal opinion which motorcycle is better?
Def nothing more on mt03 jesus christ man terrible bike ugly bike useless bike
Can we please take a second to appreciate the camera work in this video. So well done!
Thanks man. The team and I really enjoy making these.
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Literally and in my city bro I’m so happy to see where I ride everyday on video like this wwdffff
Leveled up overall video quality 👌👌 no dull moment
Nanonood ka din pala dito sir JT ☺☺😅
Pa shout sir jt
Me seeing him driving around my neighborhood in Atlanta: "Sweet he's in candler park"
Chase: "You know how these IDIOTS drive around here"
Me: "haha yes, wait..."
I was going to say the same thing. Fellow Kirkwoodian here. Now I want to get some Fox Bros.
lol
Bro you KNOW you can't argue with that.
Um yes please?!
Zesto, fool.
I think you've finally made me choose this over the R3 since my riding is mostly city based, thank you as usual Chase!
Same bike just different bars. R3 is for city riding too. Infaxt I would say more than the mt03. I just put the mt03 bars on my R3 for long dustance riding. The mt03 is more comfortable for longer rides.
Hell yeah love my MT03. Part of me wishes I got a svartpilen 401 but can’t beat Yamaha reliability! Thinking of raising the bars a tad for a more dirt bike feel. Clean content thanks man!
I was in the same boat, but a dealership close to me had a slightly used MT-03 at a discounted price and after the test ride it was a no brainer.
Just got a MT03 2023 feels great 🎉🎉
A+ for the B-roll shots! AMAIZING kept me entertained! 💯 🔥
Glad to hear it man!
5:47 just wanna say that 37 horsepower and 20ftlbs is actual wheel specs. To the crank it gets 41.4 horsepower and 22 ft lbs
4:04 that hurt my feelings..
OC: it’s only Feb and we can already tell the improvements in the videos man. Top notch quality stuff. I was fortunate enough to do a demo day out here in Arlington, VA, with the MT03 and not only is it economical, but it’s super fun.
I frequently commute into DC for work on my R6, which has now become my track mule. But have been strongly considering this bike as my commuter/everyday thing.
Your normal video quality is good, but this is just stellar. Nice quality and format. This is top-notch proffesional level.
you film work is great and still getting better!
Great video! I bought my MT-03 in August and love it for city riding. As I get older, this will be my daily driver
Shy 2k miles on mine and it’s been a blast. Just be aware for longer freeway rides: it can get tiring fighting the wind and 80 mph means the engine screams at 8100+ RPM’s so she will run a little hot.
Also since she is naked, do her a solid and count in your cash for extra coverage for engine/clutch/water pump.
And with the extra $ you will
Save from operation costs, you now have less
Of an excuse to invest in high quality, SAFE riding gear
Ever thought about installing an aftermarket windscreen?
Chaseontwowheels yessir Puig on order !
Californian in Boston here. The contrast between the two coasts is immense, and this kinda convinced me to trade in my R6 here for an MT-03. Makes sense!
Dude the quality is insane. You’ve truly hit RevZilla level bike reviews and beyond man. Excited for your content this year!
Loving this high quality 3rd person content
Awesome video, I ride in Thailand, this is a "big bike" in Asia.. My MT-15 (155CC VVA 13,000 RPM screamer) was fun and actually has a higher seat height than the 03 was awesome. MT-03 is perfect as the 07 won't like the rough roads and fewer gas stations. Thank you for this video
Dude.. when I bought my raven black 2020 MT07, I hated the neon red wheels... but I honestly love it now seeing your shots
I still hate those wheels. Looks too hot pink for me...
This video's quality is amazing
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OC: Small town riding compared to ATL. Country roads & a 30 mile 1 way to work, with speeds averaging 65mph. Love the content Chase & glad to see you back on the tube.
The production quality of this channel is fantastic. Subbed!
My MT-03 will be here in a week. This was an excellent and informative video and I liked it. This video was shot very well and was very well narrated and the video quality was excellent. Good job guys!
OC .. Man, I'm torn between the CRF300L and this MT-03. While I'd love to do more off road riding, the majority of my riding is street/city.....
As usual fantastic video. Good job guys.
Mt-03 bien meilleure pour la route et le confort.
My son had a YAMAHA MT 03. Great bike! After this one he bought the MT 07, great bike too! ❤
i loved everything that you said about the yamaha mt-03 bro in fact i bought one this year and its true it is a perfect commuting bike for me especially for work with this gas keep rising it will saved me a lot of money and the price compare to other 300cc bike out there is amazing maintenance is easy too like the oil changes and lots of aftermarket mods you can do with it i think i won't grow up with this bike and keep it forever thanks a lot for inspiring me chase you are really a better reviewer on you tube keep it up man!
Great filming and demonstration of all the hazards; it was a pleasure to watch. Got me one step closer to grabbing this bike! Going to hit the dealership tomorrow and throw a leg over and see what happens.
Great job Chase! You and your team are the best! Congrats to make this less than 7 min video of a motorcycle review. That's great for a YT channel. Watchers appreciate that. Tks.
i like the exterior shots instead of just a POV driving view of a guy narrating everything
Thanks!
1:58 you take your right hand off the throttle and main brake just 3 car lengths from a junction, as a car is coming towards you in the opposing lane, and as there is a car in 1/2 of your own lane reversing but stopped because they are trying to park.
Just before this you had other hand off the bar, and just before that you actually took both hands off the bar as you were approaching/through a junction.
I know you're trying to make a TH-cam video but please think about what's actually happening on the road, take care of that first, then make your comments.
You can always add voice over afterwards.
Keep yourself safe first.
You might also review your own riding, as a way to help yourself and us improve? I went for extra training a number of times after I'd been riding for years. We are human, capable but imperfect, so I knew I'd need the expertise of others to keep improving.
Nice video. Useful, entertaining, good style.
The video quality is really really good. Thank you, for putting this much effort into your videos.
Thanks for the vid! Be great if you could do a similar review on the Z400 ... All great points... from UK - I drive and been riding since 12 years old - it really should be mandatory for people to ride a motorcycle for a year before being allowed a car license - it'd solve sooo many problems!
His footage on the highway and talking to the camera while riding is more awesome quality then entire companies like MC magazine.
Love the Yamaha MT series, went and bought an MT-09 for my do-it-all bike. Love the 03 as well, would love to have one for friends to ride with me.
I actually started riding on the previous gen MT03 over here in Australia, great little bikes. Current gen updated styling and dash are even better.
Mate I am planning to buy the MT03 here in Australia. Would you still recommend the bike? Does the bike have vibration and how is the heating?
@@AthifKhan if you're looking for a small displacement bike it's definitely worth it in my opinion. Run cool as most bikes around the capacity do, very smooth to ride.
@@AthifKhan did u buy one? I am looking at getting one but I am not sure if 300cc is enough
@@gwhahahaj'en acheté 2 en 2016 et 2019. 53000km.
@@ericlemonnier2187 I bought a mt07
OC - I do - well, NO riding in the city rn cuz I don’t have my FJ-09 anymore, but when I ride I do my best to avoid the city. Motorcycles to me are for carving up twisties and seeing new places, not so much for A to B stuff. The risk of getting hit by a car when riding in the city is generally above my threshold of acceptability.
This gave me a lifestyle vibe! Im sold!! Good work man
Oc. I travel too big cities all the time, but don't regularly ride in them daily.
Solid video. Love the camera work. The editing when you ride through the fence was flawless.
Oc. Riding through the pedestrian gate is my move. Explorering the city on a Sunday is the best. Sidewalks are just motorcycle sized roads if you think about it.
yesssss i love the 3rd person camera, it keeps me engaged, that water bottle shot tho lol
A rare video of the bike because it is shows from other perspective while driving. It is something that I looked for some time. Keep it up! Sub!
OC. Most of my riding is city or just north of the City and very little highway. And its done on a 2020 MT03. Great bike for the city with enough grunt to get away from stupid drivers.
The quality of this video is out of this world!! You kept me entertained the entire time! I can’t wait for a first ride on the new 2021 mt-07 and mt-09!!! OC crew!
OC! Glad you're back! I bought a very slightly used MT-03 back in November and absolutely love it. Unfortunately I only had time to put a couple hundred miles on it before I had to store it (it's snowing and like 14°F here in Michigan today), but I can't wait to get back on it.
OC: I ride an R3 and I can agree it is amazing in the city. Super maneuverable and has amazing fuel economy. My problem though is here in Southern California everyone goes really fast on the freeways. The average speed is 80mph. If you're going slower than that you are a hazard. The R3 at those speeds gets pretty wobbly due to winds. So in my opinion if you need a motorcycle to sustain higher speeds you need at least a 650cc bike. For a strictly city and non highway bike its perfect.
I bought mine late last year and it’s the best bike for daily commute!
Hello from Brasil, by the way... We hope some day there will be a way of getting a wrecked bike rebuilt in Brasil. Meanwhile, we keep watching and pressing The Like Button!
Thanks man! That's all we can ask for!
*OC* I do a lot of in city and highway riding here around Knoxville. I love the editing and all of different shots / angles used in this video.
I live about 10 miles from my job in the city. I commute once a week during COVID and take my little 250cc and not my 1300 Cruiser. It’s so much easier to navigate with the small bike. In traffic, up parking garage ramps, around slow moving buses. I don’t even take the highway, I ride in on surface streets. I’m looking to upgrade my old 250 so maybe this bike will be an option if it fits me.
You’ve had some videos with excellent video quality, that used to stand out. Now, it seems like you’ve leveled up all of your videos, and I’m loving it! Production level was high, but it was also a fun light hearted video. Great bike too!
Thanks, we work pretty hard to get that all in balance.
Literally love the mt-03
Love seeing all the streets I take every day. I'm from Atlanta and every thing you said is spot on! Keep it up and hope to see you one day out in the streets 😎
OC: I could see the MT-03 as a city bike. Even a day ride in the country would be possible. My son had a CBR-250 and that little thumper could scoot. So a 300 twin, would be just fine. I'm just up 85 in Charlotte. I turn in a mix of highway miles and some city. I think the '03 would be up for the highway riding I do.
Just took delivery of a new 2020 MT-03 & added a 3 piece Shad luggage system; going to make this into a "mini tourer/adventure" bike
OMG. You guys are getting so good at this now!
Oc. I live in a pretty rural area, so I go into the city for work every day. 90% highway, 10% city.
OC I ride my 2017 R3 that ive had for a year on plenty of highways rides. Although I probably wouldn't want to do 2 or more hours of highway straight, but it'll do it just fine. Honestly with how well tempered the engine is, riding at 70 mph might have it at a high rpm but the bike eats it up. I find myself having to let off cause its so nimble. Love the bike. I dont think I could have picked a better first motorcycle for myself.
Another awesome video guys. I have this bike but parts here in New Zealand ain't cheap, plus we earn less compared to other countries
What’s the average salary over there?
@@italkgory99 id say around 40,000. Most people 500/800 or so per week and most rents are 300+ so not much left after bills. I put a screen on my mt was $300 serviced it was $400
Got myself a mt-03 💯 nice camerawork A++
the vibes of this video were so chill 🖤
I love in Jacksonville, FL. So I ride in the city quite a bit. My 400 does fine. It's mostly the other drivers that stress me out.
OC: Pre pandemic I drove into ATL on two wheels. Part highway, part city. Versys 650 rocks it.
I've been away from the bike market for a little (well, I still check my dealer inventory almost every week 😂) since I stopped riding 3 years ago. But I didn't know there was an MT-03! Started on an R3 in 2016, moved to a CBR600 and ended with a FZ-09 back in 2018. Thinking about getting back into riding and my days on the R3 really have me wanting a small bike I can flick around again! Wasn't the fastest but I had way more fun exploring on that little bike! May check out this MT-03. ATL is likely my next move so glad to hear this bike can handle it. I'm from Bama though I've lived in KC for the past few years and everyone I know warns me about ATL traffic 😂😂
I live kinda in the country and I really thought about getting that bike. I don’t need a lot of get and up go juice. Just a chill naked bike to ride around on and commute to work.
As an owner of one, and as one who has rode the Triumph Trident 660, I'd beg to differ. They are basically the same size and both maneuver like a dream, but the punch of the 660 trumps this 321 all day long.
Great information chase, it gets me thinking about what to look for in buying a motorcycle
Great to see this review hope other episode will come soon ❤️
Excellent review, thanks. All my driving will be in city.
i use my R3 for commute riding and its a beast. chase you need to get yamaha to swap that exhaust system the R3 is a different bike with an exhuast and a tune should try it with the MT-03
I have been surprised at how much city riding I have done, even though I did not buy the bike for that. When the bike is out, it gets ridden--not left at home. I really wasn't expecting that.
I got the 2021 and I am loving it.
@Chaseontwowheels, I really enjoy your in depth reviews of motorcycles. Beautiful videography as well! Keep up the amazing content!
It's a great bike, but it's also kind of a pain to live with as well. The horn switch position is the worst, it's a small little button to the right of the signal switch, in a pinch you would never be able to reach it in time to warn others. The signal switch is squishy and lack any sort of feedback, so you don't know if you have turned on/off your signal by feel. If you got the colours where the tank is painted glossy, you have no grip on the tank, which causes you to keep sliding forward due to the forward cant of the seat. This is coming from a commuting centric Yamaha FZS-150, which has a far flatter seat. A lot of reviewers praise the MT-03's riding position and comfort, but it's all relative. The MT-03 is not as comfortable, if you're coming from a more commuting centric bike
Also turn signal stalks pop out easily...
On my Ninja 400:
I'm getting 59 MPG. Almost no highway. I'm 146 pounds and 46 years old. No passengers.
It's upright enough, great compromise position, a bit of wind protection, and it's actually a few pounds lighter than the MT-03 if you can believe that (considering it has a higher displacement engine and a fairing). Parking isn't really a problem where I am (Tarrant County / Fort Worth area), and handling / maneuverability is very light.
Meh, I just went with liability and uninsured motorist bodily. $114 for the year. Didn't feel the need for collision, comprehensive, uninsured motorist property, or PIP. Not too worried about the fairings.
Lots of good mods available. Also we just did the first oil change and I was almost in disbelief at how easy it was. Stock filter was easy to get off (unlike on my old FZ6R where it was practically welded on and in an awkward position) and I only had to take off one small fairing piece on the left side (~1 minute).
I use three different magnetic tankbags depending on what I'm doing -- a Joe Rocket Manta, a Manta XL, and a FIeldsheer Experience XB. I've also got a laptop backpack that straps over the shoulders, across the chest, and around the waist and creates an aerodynamic shape (if we ever go back to the office).
Very highway capable -- 0-60 under 5.0 seconds and top speed around 110mph.
Got the bike with 100 miles on it with several little mods and not a scratch on it for $4,600. My tenth bike and does everything I want. I've added a number of little modifications since getting it in October.
I try to stay pretty far away from "in-city" riding, like in downtown Fort Worth. Way too chaotic. I stick to suburban slabs, big stadium parking lots for practice, and heading out of town to area lake roads.
Your content is very well presented
I live in houston. I do quite a bit of urban riding on the weekends, but more highway when I'm actually going somewhere. I agree with everything you said. Also, my bike is an Aprilia Shiver 750, love it to death! OC!
What a great review man! Just subscribed
Can’t wait for my 2021 Mt07
Yes please... Want to know more about MT03 experience and mandatory installations !
As potential future rider, I appreciate the fact that the IP has both a gear indicator and fuel gauge, things that would be useufl for a beginner rider but, from what I understand, features not always found on all bikes.
Can’t wait for the MT07 review!!
The good thing about city riding, you can be in 6th gear at 50 km per hour
Nice review man! I learned on a kawasaki z125 and looking to go a little bigger. This is perfect for commuting.
cb500 or INT 650
i love the pink-ish red of the motorcycle, genuinely looks great hehehe
Beautiful shots wow
Great review!!!
OC: Nearly all my riding is in the city. Can't disagree with you bout the MT03. It's perfect for the city in anyway shape or form. Still I'm a fan of middle weight sportbikes. My Daytona 675R and the new bike that's stolen my heart the Aprilia RS 660. "Here's Why" idea: "Here's Why You Shouldn't Road Rage on Two Wheels."
Great "Here's Why" idea!
This is perfect that's all I want is to use to go to work and home and around town if I need to had this bike and the z500 to chose from
Honda cb500x and kawi versys 300 probably better for the same job while offering long distance capability and comfort. I get 65mpg on 500x on regular basis in the city. The worst I ever got was 52mpg cruising at 70-75mph in some crazy wind.
OC I commute from Dallas, GA all the way up to Alpharetta, Ga, majority of my commute is spent on 285 and 400. My trusty ninja 300 has enough get up and go.
The Yamaha XT250 is the best city motorcycle. The XT is lighter, about the same price, taller to see over traffic, and you can use it for off road.
Amazing cam work.
Nice catch! ... WOAH NICE CATCH ... Basically how that went.
OC: About 90% of my riding is inside the city...i have 2 bikes for that reason, i have a 2005 modded ninja 250 which i love for my everyday city commuter and i have a 2007 gsxr 600 for my long have fun rides with friends.
Wish they still made them in silver/red love that color.
These days all I do is city riding, zero freeway/zero highway, so literally anything on 2 wheels and a motor above 150cc is enough to have fun, so even a scooter is enough. I usually take the longer routes with lots of turns and curves, so I wont rarely even get to hit 40mph lol.
OC: for me my commute is 95% highway so... I really think that the MT-03 is a FANTASTIC bike for new riders though!
How the audio so crispy??? Great video man
OC: currently live in the Lindbergh area so do a lot of city riding, but only to get on the highway to get the heck out of the city.