The Yamaha Tracer 9 is Yamaha’s middleweight sport tourer, built around the characterful 890cc CP3 triple that has become one of the most admired engines in modern motorcycling. It sits between the compact Tracer 7 and the flagship GT models, offering serious sports-bike performance in a package still genuinely comfortable enough for covering real distance.
That 890cc triple, with a 78mm by 62.1mm bore and stroke, liquid-cooled with DOHC and four valves per cylinder and an 11.5 to 1 compression ratio, produces 87.5kW, 119PS, at 10,000rpm and 93Nm of torque at 7,000rpm through a six-speed gearbox, giving strong acceleration and a distinctive, characterful growl that few rivals in this class can match. A wet multiple-disc clutch and chain final drive keep the drivetrain dependable, and the controlled-fill die-cast aluminium frame with its own subframe keeps weight low and centralised, so all that performance feels manageable rather than intimidating from the saddle.
A 41mm telescopic front fork and single rear shock working through a swingarm keep the chassis composed over broken surfaces, while twin 298mm front discs gripped by four-piston Nissin calipers and a 245mm rear disc provide strong, progressive stopping power. Seventeen inch wheels in 120/70 and 180/55 sizes put that performance to the road, and fuel consumption of 5 litres per 100 kilometres reflects the extra cylinder over the Tracer 7. An adjustable 810 to 825mm seat height lets riders of different builds find their ideal reach to the ground, and at 219kg with a 1,500mm wheelbase, the Tracer 9 turns with real urgency for a bike built to cover distance.
A versatile, upright riding position and genuine wind protection back up that performance with real touring comfort, giving an assured, planted feel whether filtering through town or opening the throttle on a clear road, and a 19 litre tank keeps distances between stops sensible on longer trips. It is a fast, engaging all-rounder for riders who want sports-bike urgency without giving up practicality on longer rides. GT Motorcycles, your Yamaha dealer in Plymouth, offers finance and test rides to riders across Devon and Cornwall ready to step up to the Tracer 9.
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