2018 Yamaha Tracer 900GT Review

2019 Yamaha Tracer 900GT

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2018 Yamaha Tracer 900GT Review on Total Motorcycle:

 

The best-selling Tracer 900 has undergone a complete redesign, with refined new bodywork and improved ergonomics making it an even more attractive and capable Sport Tourer.

Now we’ve created a premium version of this remarkably versatile motorcycle that’s designed for riders who want a high specification as standard. Equipped with hard luggage, fully adjustable suspension and heated grips, the Tracer 900GT is ready to take you anywhere.

Its class-leading specification includes full colour TFT instruments developed from our YZF-R1 supersport bike. For clutchless upshifting the GT comes equipped with a Quick Shifter. And its Cruise Control makes the longest ride more fun.

 

 

 

2018 Yamaha Tracer 900GT Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

Maximum comfort, cruise control and heated grips

Quick Shifter for seamless upshifting

Full colour TFT (Thin Film Transistor) instruments

Colour matched side cases fitted as standard

Refined high quality body design

Enhanced ergonomics and wind protection

New seating for increased rider/passenger comfort

Compact and lightweight 847 cc, 3-cylinder engine

Slim and lightweight CF die-cast aluminium frame

A&S clutch, D-MODE, TCS, ABS

Large capacity long-range 18-litre fuel tank

Main stand fitted as standard equipment

 

 

 

2018 Yamaha Tracer 900GT Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

A premium riding experience on the Roads of Life

The Tracer 900 has is one of our most successful Sport Tourers because riders like you appreciate its ability to do just about anything you want it to do.

Equipped with fully adjustable suspension and easy ergonomics – as well as a Quick Shifter and cruise control – the new Tracer 900GT is ready to travel with you on the roads of life.

And with its torque-rich engine and lightweight chassis, every ride is special.

Featuring refined new looks as well as a high quality finish and a range of special colours, this premium Sport Tourer comes to you with a comprehensive specification.

Which means that you can be ready to go at a moment’s notice.

 

Genuine hard side cases fitted as standard The Tracer 900GT is a premium specification Sport Touring model that comes fitted with quickly detachable 22-litre colour matched Genuine hard side cases as standard.

So whenever you want to get up and go at a moment’s notice, the Tracer 900GT is ready.

Compact and lightweight 847 cc, 3-cylinder engine At the heart of the Tracer 900GT is an 847 cc, 3-cylinder engine that generates deep, linear torque and strong high rpm power.

Equipped with forged pistons and offset cylinders, this compact and lightweight engine is ready to bring the passion and emotion back to your two-wheeled riding experience.

Refined, high quality body design The Tracer 900GT’s bodywork has been completely redesigned, giving this fully equipped Sport Tourer a more prestigious appearance.

The latest GT model features a more refined, high quality body panel design with a new air intake area on the front cowl that enhances the overall looks and feel.

Enhanced ergonomics and wind protection The GT version of Yamaha’s leading Sport Tourer gets a range of upgrades that are designed to ensure greater levels of long distance comfort.

Narrower handlebars and a larger screen give improved wind protection, while the new seats, improved passenger footrests and grab bar design make long journeys even more enjoyable.

Advanced electronics with QSS as standard The high-specification GT model comes with QSS for seamless upshifting, and for effective operation in different conditions, you can select any one of the three D-MODE running modes.

The 3-mode Traction Control System (TCS) gives added confidence on slippery surfaces, while the ABS prevents accidental wheel lock up when braking.

Fully adjustable suspension

The high-specification forks come with a gold finish to underline the premium specification of the GT model, and feature separated damping functions – with compression damping in the right fork leg, and rebound damping in the left fork leg. For easy and convenient rear suspension set up there’s a remote preload adjuster for the rear shock.

 

 

 

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Engine

Engine type

3-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves

Displacement

847 cm³

Bore x stroke

78.0 mm x 59.1 mm

Compression ratio

11.5 : 1

Maximum power

84.6 kW (115PS) @ 10,000 rpm

Limited power version

N/A

Maximum torque

87.5 Nm (8.9 kg-m) @ 8,500 rpm

Lubrication system

Wet sump

Clutch type

Wet, Multiple Disc

Fuel system

Fuel Injection

Ignition system

TCI

Starter system

Electric

Transmission system

Constant Mesh, 6-speed

Final transmission

Chain

Fuel consumption

5.5 l/100km

CO2 emission

127 g/km

 

Chassis

Frame

Diamond

Front suspension system

Telescopic forks

Front travel

137 mm

Caster angle

24º

Trail

100 mm

Rear suspension system

Swingarm, (Link type suspension)

Rear travel

142 mm

Front brake

Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 298 mm

Rear brake

Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm

Front tyre

120/70ZR17M/C (58W)

Rear tyre

180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

 

Dimensions

Overall length

2,160 mm

Overall width

850 mm

Overall height

1,375 mm max 1,430 mm

Seat height

850 mm max 865 mm

Wheel base

1,500 mm

Minimum ground clearance

135 mm

Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank)

214 kg

Fuel tank capacity

18 L

Oil tank capacity

3.4 L

 

 

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