Yamaha unveils the new Tracer 9 GT

The Tracer 9 GT comes with the same engine liquid-cooled;4-stroke;4-valves;3-Cylinder; DOHC same as Tracer 9.

In the new model, the displacement goes up by good 42cc from 847cc to 889cc.

889cc setup

It’s logical to say here as Yamaha as revised the engine and it now aligns with the Euro5 norm. The motor comes with brand new crankcase, camshafts or pistons.

The 889cc motor now makes 119hp at 10,000rpm, which is 4hp more to the earlier model.

Crucial components of Tracer 9 GT

KYB semi-active suspension
Hard side cases
Up and down Quick Shift System
LED cornering lights
Dedicated colours and graphics
EU5 890cc CP3 engine
Lightweight CF aluminium die-cast frame
6-Axis IMU plus lean-sensitive rider aids
Next-generation design and styling
Full LED lighting
Twin 3.5” TFT meter

What’s new in the Tracer 9 GT compared to Tracer 9?

However, there are few changes when it comes to Tracer 9 GT. The new Tracer 9 GT comes with cornering mechanism, adaptive lights which come with a mechanism to illuminate via IMU when the bike gets titled more than 6 degrees.

Further, the Tracer 9 GT comes with side panniers, and these cases/panniers can have enough space to carry a helmet.

Massive hard cases

The more important component which Yamaha has developed on collaboration with Kayaba semi-active electronic suspension system.

Kayaba’s intelligent suspension

The new suspension unit coordinates and is made possible by various other functions like the ECU, IMU, Hydraulic Unit (HU) and Suspension control unit (SCU).

The ECU coordinates with IMU to adapt the damp settings. Further, the GT also has up and down Quickshifter and heated grips.