Yamaha·Trail·689cc·A2 · 47ch

Tracer 700

↘ Evolution history · 2016 → present
11
Years of production
3
Generations
689
current cc
75
Horsepower
11
Vintages

Yamaha's accessible sport-tourer. CP2 689cc in touring dress — legendary versatility, 196kg fully fuelled.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 3 · 2025 — present
THIRD GENERATION — EURO 5+ & TCS

Deep Euro 5+ overhaul: inverted fork, Ø298mm front discs (from Ø282mm), standard TCS traction control and cruise control, 5" Garmin StreetCross-connected TFT, 18L tank. In 2026, Y-AMT variant — automated gearbox with no clutch lever at €10,499.

2026
EElectronics
Y-AMT variant — automated gearbox with no clutch lever on Tracer 7 Y-AMT (€10,499) and Tracer 7 GT Y-AMT (€11,999)
Medium
2025
CFrame
Inverted fork, front discs up to Ø298mm (from Ø282mm), swingarm extended +40mm — improved high-speed stability
Major
EElectronics
TCS traction control + cruise control + 3 riding modes (Sport / Street / Rain) — all as standard
Major
EElectronics
5" connected TFT — Garmin StreetCross turn-by-turn navigation via Bluetooth, smartphone connectivity
Medium
CFrame
Tank up to 18L (+1L), handlebar raised +30mm and widened +25mm each side
Medium
MEngine
Euro 5+ compliance update
Medium
Buyer radar
2025

The most complete Tracer 7 ever — TCS, cruise, inverted fork, Garmin TFT. Ideal new purchase.

TOP BUY
2026

Y-AMT for fatigue-free touring — identical 2025 base, unique clutch-free riding.

GOOD PICK
Gen 2 · 2020 — 2024
SECOND GENERATION — LED & EURO 5

Major visual overhaul in 2020: dual LED headlights (R1-inspired), handlebar +34mm, seat 10mm thicker, Euro 5. Renamed Tracer 7 in 2021. 5" colour TFT added in 2023 with adjustable 2-position seat and reworked suspension.

2024
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2023
EElectronics
5" colour TFT display — first TFT in the Tracer 700/7 lineage
Medium
CFrame
Optimised handlebar, adjustable 2-position seat (±15mm), reworked suspension, improved braking
Medium
2022
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2021
AAesthetics
Official renaming to Tracer 7 — GT relaunched as standard with 20L panniers, tall screen and comfort seat
Medium
2020
AAesthetics
Redesigned front fairing — dual lenticular LED headlights R1-inspired, integrated position lights, modernised silhouette
Major
CFrame
Handlebar widened +34mm, seat 10mm thicker with more padding, revised suspension, more relaxed riding position
Medium
MEngine
Euro 5 compliance update
Medium
Buyer radar
2023

Colour TFT + adjustable seat + improved suspension: best equipment-to-price ratio in Gen 2.

GOOD PICK
2020

LED refresh + Euro 5: modern silhouette, improved position. Good used purchase.

GOOD PICK
2021

Standard GT with 20L panniers — ideal budget grand touring before the TFT arrived.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2016 — 2019
FIRST GENERATION — EURO 4

Launched in 2016, the Tracer 700 applies the MT-07 recipe to sport-touring: CP2 689cc 75hp, half fairing, 17L tank (+3L vs MT-07), +50mm longer wheelbase and tool-free 80mm adjustable screen. ABS and official A2 restriction standard. Light at 196kg fully fuelled.

2019
AAesthetics
GT version officially launched as a commercial variant — 20L integrated panniers, tall screen and comfort seat as standard
Medium
2018
AAesthetics
GT pack available as option — side panniers, comfort seat, tall screen
Medium
2017
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2016
MEngine
Launch — CP2 689cc parallel twin 270° crossplane, 75hp @ 9,000rpm, 68Nm @ 6,500rpm, Euro 4
Major
CFrame
Steel backbone frame, wheelbase +50mm vs MT-07, 130mm suspension travel, 196kg fully fuelled, 17L tank, Ø282mm front discs
Major
SSafety
Dual-channel ABS as standard — official Yamaha A2 restriction available at 35kW (47hp), reversible at authorised dealers
Major
AAesthetics
Half fairing with tool-free 80mm adjustable windscreen, xenon headlights, €8,399 at launch
Major
Buyer radar
2019

GT version available — best Gen 1 year. 3-year proven engine, turnkey touring.

GOOD PICK
2018

GT pack as option — good equipment at lower price. 2-year run-in CP2.

GOOD PICK
2016

Robust first year — check front tyre wear (known issue) and suspension softness.

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