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Yamaha MT-03: seat height & fit

Can you flat-foot the Yamaha MT-03? Its 30.7" (78 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.

Seat height (unladen)30.7" / 78 cm
Wet weight370 lb / 168 kg
Stylestandard
Seat widthnarrow
Inseam to flat-foot~28.7"
Inseam for balls of feet~27.8"
Lowering optionsLimited
Approx. MSRP$4,999

Fit by inseam

What you can expect on the Yamaha MT-03 at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:

InseamFit verdict
28" Balls of both feet
29" Both feet flat
30" Both feet flat
31" Both feet flat
32" Both feet flat
33" Both feet flat

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Frequently asked

What is the seat height of the Yamaha MT-03?
The Yamaha MT-03 has a published unladen seat height of 30.7 inches (78 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.0 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
Can short riders flat-foot the Yamaha MT-03?
You can plant both feet flat on the Yamaha MT-03 from roughly a 28.7-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 27.8 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
Can the Yamaha MT-03 be lowered?
Aftermarket lowering options for the Yamaha MT-03 are limited. A shaved or lower-profile seat is usually the most reliable way to reduce reach.

Lowering & gear for the Yamaha MT-03

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First-ride gear

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