New TRACER 9 GT+ Sport Touring model from Yamaha

‘Yamaha Sport Touring models give riders across the globe the chance to live their dreams and explore the roads of life whenever they feel the need to escape from everyday realities.’ Say Yamaha. ‘Whether it’s a weekend break or an ambitious long distance tour, the TRACER 9 range has the performance, comfort and versatility to satisfy every rider’s lust for travel.’

Now Yamaha are ready to take the TRACER concept into an exciting new dimension with the most sophisticated Sport Tourer ever manufactured by the company. Building on the strengths of the existing models, the new TRACER 9 GT+ comes with a range of best-in-class technology that is designed to transform every ride by providing a previously unimaginable degree of versatility and control.

Featuring fully integrated cutting edge electronics including a millimetre wave radar, Adaptive Cruise Control, radar-linked Unified Brake System, electronic suspension and intelligent riding modes – as well as connected TFT instruments and fully integrated for Garmin navigation – the new TRACER 9 GT+ is ready to introduce a new era of control that will take the Sport Touring experience to the next level. And there’s more… Here’s a summary:

New and updated features

• New Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• New radar-linked front/rear assisted Unified Brake System (UBS)
• New millimetre wave radar
• New 7-inch full colour TFT meter instruments
• New smartphone connectivity
• New Garmin enabled full-screen navigation
• Refined and integrated KYB electronically controlled suspension
• New Communication Control Unit
• New integrated riding modes
• New ergonomic handlebar switch clusters
• New USB A outlet
• Refined height-adjustable rider’s seat and new seat cover material
• New clear smoke front/rear brake fluid reservoirs
• Dedicated colouring and finishing
• Refined sidecase mounts with damper system
• New 3^rd generation quickshifter for seamless acceleration
• Larger diameter rear disc brake
• Revised rear caliper, rear master cylinder and rear brake pedal

Continued features

• EU5 890cc CP3 engine producing strong, linear torque
• Ride-by-wire throttle with APSG and YCC-T
• 6-Axis IMU plus lean-sensitive rider aids
• Lightweight CF aluminium die-cast frame
• Full LED lighting and cornering lights
• Large 10-level adjustable windscreen
• Grip heater:
• Hard side cases
• 3-case carrying capacity
• Centre Stand
• Genuine Accessory 34L and 45L top cases available

Price and availability

The TRACER 9 GT+ will be available at Yamaha dealers starting in May 2023. In terms of price, the current Tracer 9 is around £12,495. There’s no indication yet as to how much the new GT+ will be.

TRACER 9 GT+ is available in Icon Performance and Power Grey.

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