Monthly Archives: December 2023

At this stage, I shouldn’t need to convince anyone that putting an MT-07 engine into an adventure frame and launching an all new 700 adventure bike is a good idea. That idea was so good, I think Yamaha should take it further. Please revise the R3’s twin cylinder engine to 350cc and place it into a bespoke adventure frame, and launch an all new T3 for the ADV crowd that is clamoring for more Light adventure motorcycles. This new rally-esque machine can take cues from it’s larger sister, while offering a superior choice over Honda’s 300L Rally or Kawasaki’s Versys-X 300. This new T3 would need to bring at least 3.5 gallons of gas to the party, be equipped with at least 10-inches of suspension travel, wear a 21/18-inch wheel set, and weigh in close to 350 pounds. It’s understandable that beating the 300L Rally’s weight of 330 pounds may prove difficult for a twin engine, but as long as this new T3 tips scales under the Versys-X, KTM 390 Adventure, & the new CF Moto MT450 Adventure, and brings 37 ponies to the party, it’s a winning formula.   Continue reading →