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MT-03 News & Updates
₹3.50 Lakhex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 321cc
- Power
- 41.4bhp
- Weight
- 167kg
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Yamaha MT-03 Latest News and Updates in India
The Yamaha MT-03 has had an interesting journey in India. Originally launched in 2019 as a CBU import at around Rs 4.60 lakh, it was later discontinued before making a comeback with a significant Rs 1 lakh price cut in 2025, bringing the ex-showroom price down to Rs 3,29,608 in Delhi. This price repositioning was part of Yamaha's strategy to make the MT-03 more competitive against the KTM 390 Duke and other sub-Rs 4 lakh performance bikes.
In early 2026, reports emerged about the possibility of a next-generation MT-03, with ZigWheels and BikeDekho listing an 'expected 2026 MT-03' at around Rs 3.60 lakh. Yamaha has not confirmed specifications or a launch date for this model as of June 2026. The current-generation MT-03 remains on sale and available at Yamaha dealerships across India.
Key updates timeline:
- 2019: MT-03 first launched in India at Rs 4.60 lakh as CBU import
- 2021-2024: Briefly discontinued amid supply chain disruptions
- 2025: Relaunched with ~Rs 1 lakh price cut; BS6 Phase 2 compliant
- 2026: Current price Rs 3,29,608 ex-showroom (Delhi); 2026 model expected later in the year
For service and ownership, Yamaha has an extensive dealer network in India with authorised service centres in most Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. The MT-03's CBU status means some parts have longer lead times than locally assembled bikes - plan ahead for non-standard replacements.
Official Updates (4)
The 2026 Yamaha MT-03 is expected to launch in India around September 2026 at an estimated ex-showroom price of Rs 3,60,000, based on listings on BikeDekho and ZigWheels. The new model is anticipated to carry over the global 2025 MT-03 upgrades including a slipper/assist clutch, TFT console, and revised styling - Yamaha has not officially confirmed the India launch date or specifications.
Yamaha India discontinued the MT-03 (and YZF-R3) in December 2025, with dealerships across the country confirming zero inventory of either model. Yamaha confirmed that a new-generation MT-03 is expected to arrive in India in mid-2026, though the company did not provide a firm launch date at the time of discontinuation.
Yamaha launched the 2025 MT-03 globally in March 2025, adding a slipper/assist clutch, updated smartphone connectivity via the Y-Connect app, and new colour schemes - key upgrades that Indian buyers are likely to receive when the next-generation MT-03 arrives in the country later in 2026.
Yamaha India slashed the MT-03's ex-showroom price in Delhi by Rs 1,10,000 - from Rs 4,59,900 to Rs 3,49,900 - effective January 31, 2025, in a bid to compete more directly with the KTM 390 Duke. A subsequent GST-related reduction of approximately Rs 20,000 further brought the price down to Rs 3,29,608, making it the most affordable the MT-03 has ever been in India.
Stay updated on the Yamaha MT-03 through Yamaha Motor India's official website and the BikeWale news section. The IndiaMotoLove YouTube channel and Autocar India's road tests are reliable sources for long-term ownership reviews. The Team-BHP MT-03 ownership thread is one of the most comprehensive owner resources in India with real-world mileage, service cost, and reliability data from actual owners.