Yamaha has confirmed it will produce the MT-03, a larger-displacement version of the MT-25 announced for Indonesia in June. The news wasn’t unexpected, as it follows the pattern established by the faired YZF-R25 and YZF-R3, but this is the first official confirmation of the MT-03. Still to be determined is whether the MT-03 will be available in the U.S., where it would likely be called the FZ-03.

The MT-03 shares most of the R3’s specifications. Instead of the sportbike’s twin headlights, the naked model follows the pattern of the larger MT/FZ models with a single headlight. The MT-03 weighs about 8.8 pounds lighter than the R3. The naked model also swaps out the R3’s clip-ons for a wider handlebar that offers a more upright seating position.

Yamaha has announced three color options for the Japanese market: matt silver, black metallic and red metallic.

We expect Yamaha Motor U.S.A. to announce the FZ-03 soon. We will provide more information about U.S. availability, pricing and color options once it’s all confirmed.

2016 Yamaha MT-03/FZ-03 Specifications Engine Type 4-stroke liquid-cooled DOHC parallel-Twin Displacement 321cc Bore x Stroke 68.0 x 44.1 mm Compression ratio 11.2:1 Maximum Power (Claimed) 31 kW (41.6 hp) @ 10,750 rpm Maximum Torque (Claimed) 30 Nm (22.1 lb-ft.) @ 9,000 rpm Starter Electric Lubrication system Wet Engine oil capacity 2.4L Fuel system Fuel Injection Type clutch wet, multi-plate Transmission Six-speed Frame Diamond-type steel frame Rake/Trail 25°/ 3.7 inches Front suspension Telescopic Rear suspension swing arm Front tire 110/70-17, tubeless Rear tires 140/70-17, tubeless Front brake Two-piston caliper, 298mm disc brake Rear brakes Single-piston 220mm disc brake Length 2090 mm (82.3 in.) Width 745 mm (29.3 in.) Height 1,035 mm (40.7 in) Wheelbase 1,380 mm (54.3 in.) Ground Clearance 160 mm (6.3 in.) Seat Height 780 mm (30.7 in.) Curb Weight (Claimed) 165 kg (363.8 lbs.) Fuel Capacity 14 L (3.7 gallons)

[Source: Yamaha]