Yamaha·Trail·847–890cc

Tracer 9 GT

↘ Evolution history · 2018 → present
9
Years of production
3
Generations
890
current cc
119
Horsepower
9
Vintages

Yamaha's flagship sport-tourer. CP3 890cc with semi-active suspension and radar — built for epic distances.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 3 · 2024 — present
TRACER 9 GT+ — RADAR ACC & Y-AMT

Renamed GT+ in 2024: first Yamaha with adaptive cruise control (ACC) via millimetre-wave radar and radar-linked unified braking. In 2025: adaptive Matrix LED headlight (camera-linked), optional Y-AMT — automated paddle-shift gearbox with no clutch lever. Top-of-segment premium positioning.

2026
AAesthetics
No notable change — 2025 range carried over
Minor
2025
MEngine
Euro 5+ homologation — stricter standard, CP3 890cc engine unchanged (119hp retained)
Medium
AAesthetics
Adaptive Matrix LED headlight — multi-beam controlled by camera detecting traffic, weather and ambient light conditions
Medium
EElectronics
Y-AMT available as option — automated paddle-shift gearbox with no clutch lever or foot shifter
Medium
EElectronics
7" TFT with Wi-Fi connectivity — MyRide app (calls, music, navigation), cornering lights across entire Tracer 9 range
Medium
2024
EElectronics
Adaptive cruise control (ACC) via millimetre-wave radar — first Yamaha with this technology, 4 selectable following distances
Major
SSafety
Radar-linked unified braking (Unified Brake System + radar) — assisted deceleration when closing distance detected
Major
AAesthetics
New GT+ designation — higher pricing, premium sport-touring segment positioning
Medium
Buyer radar
2025

Matrix LED + Y-AMT: most complete in segment. Premium budget, unmatched accessible technology.

GOOD PICK
2024

Unprecedented radar ACC in class — first GT+ year. Wait for 2025 for more mature updates.

OK
Gen 2 · 2021 — 2023
TRACER 9 GT — EURO 5 & CP3 890CC

Complete redesign in 2021: new aluminium Deltabox frame from the MT-09, displacement raised to 890cc (+43cc), 119hp, 93Nm. KYB KADS semi-active suspension, QSS bidirectional quickshifter, cornering ABS, LED cornering lights, 7" Bluetooth TFT. Named Rider Magazine Motorcycle of the Year 2021.

2023
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over. Final year before radar ACC arrives on the GT+
Minor
2022
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2021
MEngine
CP3 engine raised to 890cc (+5.1%), 119hp at 10,000rpm, 93Nm at 7,000rpm — −1,700g including −1,400g from exhaust vs Tracer 900 GT
Major
CFrame
New aluminium Deltabox frame (2021 MT-09 platform), KYB Ø41mm inverted fork, aluminium swingarm, 220kg — 18L tank (−9% fuel consumption)
Major
EElectronics
KYB KADS semi-active suspension (A-1 Sport / A-2 Comfort modes), QSS bidirectional quickshifter, cornering ABS, 4 riding modes (Sport / Street / Rain / Custom)
Major
AAesthetics
7" TFT with Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity — LED cornering lights, heated grips, hard panniers standard, Euro 5 homologation
Major
Buyer radar
2022

Refined Gen 2 — launch issues corrected, better used depreciation. Best buy in the range.

TOP BUY
2021

Launch named Motorcycle of the Year — check alternator noise (helmet interference) and TPS sensor.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2018 — 2020
TRACER 900 GT — EURO 4

Launched in 2018, the Tracer 900 GT is the premium version of the Tracer 900: 847cc CP3 115hp, colour TFT display (from the R1), cruise control, heated grips and hard panniers as standard. Accounts for 75% of range sales from its launch.

2020
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over. Final year before full Euro 5 redesign
Minor
2019
AAesthetics
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2018
MEngine
Tracer 900 GT launch — CP3 847cc inline 3-cylinder liquid-cooled, 115hp at 10,000rpm, 88Nm at 8,500rpm, Euro 4
Major
AAesthetics
Full-colour TFT display from the YZF-R1, new taller adjustable windscreen, swingarm +30mm vs Tracer 900
Major
EElectronics
Cruise control and heated grips as standard — first Tracer with this level of GT equipment
Major
CFrame
28L colour-matched integrated hard panniers, weight ~220kg — Bosch dual-channel ABS as standard
Major
Buyer radar
2018

Fully equipped GT launch — TFT, cruise, panniers. Reliable but check TPS sensor on used examples.

GOOD PICK
2019

Stable year, engine well broken in. Good used depreciation.

GOOD PICK