Yamaha R3, MT-03 First Ride Review

Yamaha R3, MT-03 First Ride Review
The Yamaha R3 makes a comeback with some updates, and along with it comes its naked sibling, the Yamaha MT-03. We spent a few laps around the Buddh International Circuit to see what’s good, what could have been better, and if these two are worth their steep price tags. 0:23 – Introduction 1:44 – Design & Features 2:03 – Ergonomics 3:02 – Yamaha R3 Performance & Handling 4:22 – Yamaha MT-03 Performance & Handling 5:01 – Verdict 6:00 – Price Positioning MORE FROM C&B
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