Rider Magazine, July 2020

Letter of the Month
I?m seriously considering the new Yamaha MT-03 for my first bike (?Little Big Fun,? May 2020). I don?t like fairings, so the naked style is more in line with what I like aesthetically. All of the standard features on this bike (ABS, LED lights, etc.) cost extra on all of the other bikes I?ve researched. I?m about 5-feet, 10-inches tall and when I sat on this bike and an R3 the MT-03 definitely felt bigger to me; the seat was more comfortable as well. All the thought and engineering (like making the brakes not as touchy) that went into this bike for first-time riders is appealing to me. I know I?m just starting out and want to enjoy it while I?m learning and not be stressed about having a bike that?s too much for me. I want to ride around town and get better on a bike built for newbies, so I can love riding as much as the experienced riders down the road. All the reviews and research I?ve done make it sound like this will be a great fit.  Brook, via ridermagazine.com

Brook, if only I had your wisdom and foresight when I first became a licensed rider, I suspect my learning curve wouldn?t have been so steep. Choosing a bike like the Yamaha MT-03 is incredibly wise for a multitude of reasons. Between the approachable weight, manageable physical size, and welcoming performance, the MT-03 and bikes in the lightweight class are all perfect platforms to begin building the skills needed to become an experienced rider, down the prove...