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Yamaha Tracer 900 GT

Yamaha recently revealed the 2022 YZF-R7 after months of speculations.

Despite the R badge, the R7 is actually an MT-07 clad in a full-fairing body panel as the motorcycle shares the same CP2 689cc engine and offer the same 72.3hp and 67.9Nm.

However, before the dust settled, fans already asking about the possibility of an R9, powered by the CP3 889cc engine found on the MT-09.

While there is no confirmation Yamaha even considering a bigger version of the R7, a mechanic with a Yamaha dealership in Veneto, Italy, decided to build his own R9M using the Japanese CP3 powerplant.

 

Jacopo Marzaro took the Tracer 900 GT and stripped the sport tourer down to its bone before constructing a new subframe and upgrading the suspension with Ohlins fork legs and Ohlins monoshock.

Marzaro completes the R9 with a new Akrapovic exhaust system and ECU modifications to fit the R image, instantly boosting the power from 115hp to 140hp.

Interestingly, the fairing kit and livery were all done by hand in an effort to custom fit the Tracer 900 GT chassis.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motors (HLYM) memperkenalkan dua warna baharu bagi Yamaha Tracer 900 GT.

Motosikal segmen ‘sport tourer’ itu kini didatangkan dengan warna Reddih Copper dan Midnight Silver.

Yamaha Tracer 900 GT merupakan motosikal segmen touring yang bernadikan enjin CP3 (crossplane tiga silinder) yang terdapat pada jentera ‘naked’ MT-09.

Menawarkan 115hp pada 10,000rpm dan 87.5Nm pada 8,500rpm, Tracer 900 GT turut dilengkapi dengan beberapa ciri menarik lain antaranya:

  • quickshifter
  • penghadang angin boleh laras
  • cruise control
  • paparan TFT
  • sistem penyerap hentakan depan dan belakang boleh laras
  • ride by wire
  • Traction Control dan ABS

Meskipun didatangkan dengan warna baharu, Yamaha Tracer 900 GT masih mengekalkan harga sama, RM58,888!

  • The 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT brings many yet subtle revisions to the line-up.

  • Yet these revisions add to one great motorcycle.

  • It’s price is really difficult to ignore.

The 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT now wears the hallowed “GT” moniker.

GT stands for Gran Turismo, or Grand Touring in Italian. The GT name usually alludes to a sports car that is not only fast but coddles its occupants in great comfort. Best examples of GT are the Lamborghini Avantador, Ferrari F8, Porsche Turbo and those in the same ilk.

Well, looks like have to find out if the Tracer 900 GT is worthy of the designation, since Yamaha placed it as such, don’t we?

Introduction to the 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT

The model was unveiled in Malaysia earlier this year and it seems like its manufacturer listened to their customers’ feedback in making the 900 GT even better than its predecessor, the MT-09 Tracer.

So, while both bikes are almost identical in terms of styling, there are almost worlds apart when ridden. Sure, the inline-Triple CP3 engine sourced from the MT-09 is retained along with 115 hp and 87.5 Nm, as with the frame. However, the bike is almost completely new.

Highlights and revisions

  • The larger windscreen is now adjustable.
  • Cruise control.
  • Quick Shifter (upshifts only).
  • Cruise control.
  • Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display.
  • Swingarm extended by 60mm.
  • YCC-T ride by wire.
  • D-Mode engine power selector.
  • Switchable traction control system (TCS).
  • 60 mm longer swingarm.
  • 30 mm longer passenger footpegs.
  • Narrower handlebar.
  • LED lighting (except the turn signals).
  • Comfort seats.
  • Revised rider ergonomics.
  • Larger passenger grab bars.
  • Fully-adjustable forks.
  • New rear shock with remote preload adjuster.
  • New centre stand.

Riding impression

Again, the changes are subtle on paper, but they add up to a greater effect. The handlebar was first inkling of the changes when you climb on. It’s now only narrower but also moved back to meet the rider. The change gives the rider a slightly forward slant of the upper torso, putting more weight on the front end and feeling natural at the same time.

You now stare at a TFT screen instead of the previous yesteryear-looking LCD cluster. However, the size of the TFT on the Tracer 900 is rather small… especially for someone who’s getting older like me. Still, it’s a welcome change from the Super Tenere’s “TV screen.”

That’s because every aspect for performance, riding data and setup is carried out through the screen, through a new scroll thumb wheel on the right switch handlebar.

As for riding modes and TCS levels, you need to select your preferred combination before you start riding, because you can’t do so while the bike is on the fly. Instead, you have to stop the bike or coast in Neutral at low speeds to change the D-Mode. Bummer.

The three D-Modes are carried over from the MT-09 and MT-09 Tracer, providing a quick reaction to throttle movements. The acceleration was exhilarating and addicting, least to say, as you grab one gear and another using the quickshifter!

Such reactions used to be the biggest irritation for its forebears, but no longer!

The solution wasn’t in the throttle feel, but the suspension, instead. The rear shock is new and looks beefier than the old unit. It’s still adjustable for preload and rebound damping, but now it doesn’t pump and down through high-speed sweepers. Tuned correctly, the Tracer 900 GT is one of the nimblest bikes in the market.

My spouse takes on the role of backseat reviewer and ranked the seat’s comfort higher up the scale, plus the better-acting new rear shock.

Adding to the rear shock’s performance is the longer swingarm. Yes, it looks just like the one on the previous model but it was truly discernable when you ride it – 60 mm is rather a lot to miss! It provided a whole lot more straight-line stability but perhaps more importantly was allowing the bike to “finish the corners” much better now – cracking the throttle mid-turn didn’t sent the bike wide as a longer swingarm acts to keep more weight on the front tyre when the gas comes on.

The new windscreen truly worked. The material is clearer than its predecessor’s and the sides were designed to keep windblast off the rider’s chest yet allowing enough through to keep him cool.

Last but not least, the centrestand is a great addition. However, it turned out to also be the one point which we didn’t like most. It’s very wide at the base and grounded very quickly even before the footpeg feelers did.

Conclusion

It’s amazing what listening to your customers can yield. The 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is the perfect embodiment of such a strategy.

At just RM 58,800 (basic selling price) the bike offers a great value for money which cannot be ignored. It’ll take you to places you want to go while looking and sounding good.

In a nutshell, yes, the bike is worthy of the “GT” name.

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PICTURE GALLERY

  • Hong Leong Yamaha Motor telah melancarkan motosikal sport-tourer Yamaha Tracer 900 GT 2019 pada hari ini.
  • Ianya merupakan sebuah evolusi bagi model MT-09/Tracer 900 ‘standard’ dan tampil dengan pelbagai olahan semula.
  • ‘GT’ pada namanya itu melambangkan semangat ‘Gran Turismo’ sebuah motosikal tourer berprestasi tinggi, yang akan membawa penunggangnya merentasi jarak yang jauh dengan pantas dan selesa.

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  • Hong Leong Yamaha Motor launched the 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT sport-tourer today.

  • It is an evolution of the “standard” MT-09/Tracer 900 and with many revisions.

  • Its GT name reflects the Gran Turismo spirit of a performance tourer, which carries its rider over long distances in speed and comfort.

Finally! The 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT was launched by Hong Leong Yamaha Motor today.

After months of waiting the middleweight sport-tourer, three-cylinder Tracer 900 GT is here. The bike is the next step in the evolution of the Yamaha Tracer 900, and it carries more features over the “standard” Tracer. As the GT (Gran Turismo) name suggests, Yamaha promises the bike to carry the rider over long distances with more comfort while at speed.

But the GT is not just a kitted-out standard Tracer 900. Instead, Yamaha has carried many revisions to arrive at the GT.

Highlights

  • 847cc, inline-three-cylinder, crossplane crankshaft, engine.
  • The engine produces 115 bhp at 10,000 RPM, 87.5 Nm at 8,500 RPM.
  • Quick Shift system.
  • Adjustable windscreen.
  • Cruise Control system.
  • New Thin Film Transistor (TFT) instrument display (no more “TV screen” from the old Super Tenere).

  • Fully-adjustable front suspension.
  • Adjustable rear shock absorber with new remote preload adjuster.

  • YCC-T Yamaha Computer Controlled Throttle (ride-by-wire throttle).
  • D-Mode ride modes with integrated Traction Control System (TCS) and ABS.

  • 60mm longer swingarm to keep more weight over the front wheel.
  • 30mm longer passenger footpegs for more comfort.
  • Narrower handlebar.

  • Comfort seats.
  • Full-LED lighting all-around.

The 2019 Yamaha Tracer GT is priced at RM 58,888 (basic selling price with SST but not on-the-road). Its competitive pricing will place it as a serious contender of the Malaysian middleweight sport-touring market.

The bike was launched at HLYM’s annual Dealer Conference in Genting Highlands. Keep following us today as HLYM will also launch the 2019 YZF-R25 tonight.

PICTURE GALLERY

  • Model Yamaha MT-07 Tracer tidak hadir dalam rangkaian Hong Leong Yamaha Motor.
  • Adakah kita akan menyaksikan model ini dilancarkan sewaktu Persidangan Pengedar Yamaha pada hujung bulan ini?
  • Atau adakah kita akan menyaksikan kehadiran motosikal MT-09 Tracer GT?

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  • The Yamaha MT-07 Tracer is missing from Hong Leong Yamaha Motor’s lineup.

  • Could we see the model launched during the Yamaha Dealer Conference at the end of this month?

  • Or might we see the MT-09 Tracer GT, instead?

There is model which is currently missing from Hong Leong Yamaha Motor’s big bike repertoire – the MT-07 Tracer.

It’s near the end of January, which is time for another HLYM Annual Dealer Conference. The conference has always been held at Genting Highlands and welcomes Yamaha dealers from around Malaysia. Therefore, it’s the best opportunity to launch new models.

Yamaha MT-07 Tracer

However, the MT-07 Tracer (or Tracer 700 in other countries) is nowhere to be seen in Malaysia ever since its debut in 2016.

On the other hand, The MT-09 Tracer is the sport-touring version of the MT-09 naked sportbike. In order to fulfill that role, it is equipped with a top fairing with dual headlamps, tall windshield, handguards and a flatter passenger seat.

2019 Yamaha MT-07 Tracer

Therefore, Yamaha gives the MT-07 Tracer the same treatment as its bigger cousin. As in top fairing with dual headlights, tall windshield, handguards and a flatter passenger seat.

The MT-07 is renowned for its low-down and midrange torque, ease of handling and low seat height. As such, it provides a great base for the sport-touring version.

2019 Yamaha MT-07

However, there are other version to both Tracers called the MT-09 Tracer GT and MT-07 Tracer GT, respectively. These variants include colour-matched side bags (panniers), besides larger and adjustable windscreens.

2019 Yamaha MT-07 Tracer GT

Could we see the Mt-07 Tracer or both GTs at Genting? Watch this space!

2019 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer GT

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