The R3 riding position is also not aggressive that it makes it tiring when riding it for long. Its surprisingly more upright than other bikes. However the MT-03 will be more relax. but if you want a "sportbike" look, the R3 is perfect enough, it has the looks and comfort.
I found the MT03's posture rather similar to R3, not very significantly more upright than the R3 at all, but i'm with R3 because i dislike MT03's mirror, front signals and no windshield
I had a days ride on the MT recently, it was fun to try it out.
My R3 riding position is much sportier than stock, but the MT felt like it was a fair bit more upright than stock R3. I could be wrong though, my R3 hasn't been stock for a good 15k miles. The upright position of the MT made my back ache after a few hours
The MT didn't feel like it had as much gust to it, but that could be a perceived thing, due to my mods on my R3 making it feel quicker.
Still waiting for a chance to see the MT03 or FZ3, and ride it. May have to get the little honda 300f, but with the latest recall on the Honda, the Yamaha sounds like a safer buy.
Just need the bike for around town and maybe around the Sunshine State.
R3 is the better lane splitter by a mile; therefore, R3 wins for recreational riding and commuting. Being able to fold those mirrors in only adds insult to injury.
When I came to buy, looked at both. But the MT-03 sitting posture was tight against the family jewels, whereas the R3 sitting posture was not. Now I am 62 and ridden bikes all my life, but, the MT-03 was not comfortable for me.
If I were you, which I am not...... Would buy what suits you personally, it is not a popularity bike contest.
I have the MT. It's pretty good but it basically the same as a R3 so pick whichever you like the look of.
I'm unsure on the MT tbh - some angles it looks good but not so keen on it from others. I think that goes for a lot of bikes though.
Looks nice from that angle....
But, is it only me or is there a "Ducati" look about the bike from this angle?
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