2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ First Journey Evaluate
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New for the 2024 mannequin 12 months is Yamaha’s Tracer 9 GT+. It is a middleweight-plus dimension sport-touring bike from the Tuning Fork model. The 2024 Tracer 9 GT+ advantages from a number of good upgrades that many motorcyclists have requested for.
Editor’s observe: We reported on the technical enhancements of this car, in the course of the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ First Look Preview. Additionally learn and watch our 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Evaluate and 2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Lengthy-Time period Evaluate editorial for extra data on the earlier model.
Starting with the contemporary 7-inch colour TFT sprint, it’s vibrant, crisp, and straightforward to learn in direct daylight. It’s complemented by improved backlit swap gear. A joystick-like management system replaces the scroll wheel and affords higher tactile operate. Menu navigation is equally slick and it’s easy to dial in settings together with energy mode choice, traction management, slide management, wheelie management (Yamaha calls it raise management). One gripe: Why can’t the show be touchscreen suitable?
The car can simply be paired to an iOS-powered smartphone by way of Bluetooth for cellphone and headset operate for rider and passenger. Expanded performance is obtainable by utilizing Yamaha’s MyRide Hyperlink proprietary smartphone app. Onscreen turn-by-turn navigation can also be supplied however it’s important to obtain each the Yamaha app and a Garmin Motorize app to take action (subscription required).
The digital cruise management has been up to date and now contains radar-powered adaptive cruise management operate. Just like the know-how utilized in trendy vehicles, it depends on radar {hardware} within the bike’s nostril to gauge distance from autos forward. It’s a extremely useful function and makes cruising down the freeway extra carefree. There’s a handy and straightforward means to make use of the adjustment button (4 increments of vary adjustment) on the swap gear so riders can tweak the vary/following distance. Good job, Yamaha.
The radar {hardware} additionally helps a radar-assisted linked braking. It features by amplifying brake strain enter if the electronics detect elevated deceleration (by way of radar) from the car forward.
As at all times, the Tracer 9 continues to incorporate linked brakes so if you happen to function the entrance brake lever it robotically provides a bit little bit of brake energy to the again brake and vice versa. Yamaha additionally fitted a bigger rear brake disc (22mm bigger in diameter). We by no means complained in regards to the stopping energy on this 503-pound bike, however we’re at all times a fan of highly effective brakes, so a much bigger rotor is one other plus. A couple of different little tweaks embrace a brand new seat cowl for the rider and passenger and this contemporary colorway which appears actually tasty.
As at all times, the 890cc CP3 inline-three engine that debuted for the 2021 mannequin 12 months bikes (learn and watch the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 MC Commute Evaluate and the Yamaha Builds A Higher Triumph – 2021 MT-09 Evaluate), we love this engine; it sounds almost similar to the sweet-sounding Triumph, plus it’s smoother, and has little vibration—and the vibration is the place you need it. It’s a very nice powertrain pumping out 104 hp and upward of 62 lb.-ft. torque on the 180-series Bridgestone Battlax T32. Throughout our journey we registered 42 mpg throughout a typically reasonable tempo.
The sluggish-feeling quickshifter on this bike’s predecessor was by no means considered one of our favorites. And we’re glad to report this third-generation quickshifter is extra refined. It permits customers to upshift/downshift throughout throttle software. It’s simply extra seamless and customarily sooner in operation. It feels racier in a great way, so one other good nod to Yamaha.
Total there’s rather a lot to love about this ‘24 Tracer 9 GT+. If you’re an present 2021 and newer Tracer 9 GT proprietor, we don’t suppose the contemporary sprint and the radar-powered adaptive cruise management is important sufficient so that you can plunk down $16,500 for a brand new mannequin, however if you happen to’re somebody who wishes a feature-rich sport-touring bike that’s snug, has good character, has numerous bells and whistles, isn’t too giant, isn’t too small, and is comparatively versatile inside the category, then that is the bike for you.
Gear Field
Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
Jacket: Rev’It Defender 3 GTX
Pant: Rev’It Defender 3 GTX
Gloves: Rev’It Sand 3
Boots: TCX Rush 2 Air
2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Technical Specs and Worth
| Worth: | $16,499 |
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| Engine: | 890cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, inline-three; 4 valves/cyl. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78.0 x 62.1mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 |
| Gasoline Supply: | Gasoline injection w/ YCC-T |
| Clutch: | Moist, multiplate help and slipper w/ Fast Shift System |
| Transmission/Remaining Drive: | 6-speed/chain |
| Body: | Die-cast aluminum Deltabox |
| Entrance Suspension: | 41mm KYB semi-active inverted fork, spring preload, compression, and rebound damping adjustable; 5.1 in. journey |
| Rear Suspension: | KYB semi-active shock, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable; 5.4 in. journey |
| Entrance Brakes: | Nissin grasp cylinder, twin 298mm discs w/ ABS |
| Rear Brake: | 267mm disc w/ ABS |
| Wheels, Entrance/Rear: | Spin-forged, 10-spoke aluminum |
| Tires, Entrance/Rear: | Bridgestone Battlax T32; 120/70-17 / 180/55-17 |
| Rake/Path: | 25.0°/4.3 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 59.1 in. |
| Seat Top: | 32.9–32.3 in. |
| Gasoline Capability: | 5.0 gal. |
| Moist Weight: | 503 lb. |
| Guarantee: | 1-year restricted manufacturing unit |
| Contact: | yamahamotorsports.com |
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