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Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder - [2008]
This edition of the Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Akrapovic and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Special Edition.This particular Yamaha MT-03 has a 659cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Suzuki GS 500 E - [1989]
The 2008 MT-03 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E and the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the MT-03's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Suzuki GS 500 E | 1989cc.2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally or the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R, give or take 50kg.
The 2008 Yamaha MT-03 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 659cc 8 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 48 bhp (35 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 43.0 lb-ft (58.3 Nm) @ 5250 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha MT-03 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1985 Kawasaki Gpz 400 F-II has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder.
The 2008 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder has a Power to weight ratio of 246.7 bhp per ton and 221.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 MT-03 competing with the 1985 Kawasaki Gpz 400 F-II [271.3 bhp\ton] and the 1985 Suzuki GSX 550 ES [271.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha MT-03 generating around 221.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1972 Suzuki GT 750 Le Mans [246.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1971 Suzuki GT 750 J Le Mans [246.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.3 secs, this makes the Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder similar in acceleration to the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker S.E. (15.0 secs) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker Bullet Cowl (15.0 secs). This Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2008 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder and the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250 DOHC
When talking about the performance of the 2008 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.6 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250 DOHC (14.6 secs) and the 2000 Honda XR 600 R (14.6 secs).
The 2008 version of the Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder has a maximum speed of 100mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 MT-03 equals the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR SP Quick Shifter Special Ed
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2008 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder then how about a 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR SP Quick Shifter Special Ed (111 mph) and the 2021 Honda CBR 250 RR (111 mph).
Honda CB 750 F2 Seven Fifty
Engine Capacity: 747 cc
Top Speed: 127 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.3 secs @ 0 mph
