2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+: Specs and Price Guide

The 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ arrives as a middleweight sport-tourer replacing the Tracer 9 GT, bringing advanced technology previously reserved for much pricier touring machines. While retaining the engine, frame, and semi-active KYB suspension of its predecessor, the GT+ packs cutting-edge hardware led by radar-based adaptive cruise control.

A Millimeter Wave Radar unit powers the adaptive cruise control, allowing the bike to adjust its speed automatically based on traffic ahead. It features four following-distance settings and slows the motorcycle using engine braking followed by the physical brakes. This setup works alongside Radar-Linked Unified Braking—a motorcycle industry first—which adds extra braking force beyond the rider’s input once the brakes are engaged. It serves as a warning system rather than collision avoidance, flashing alerts on the dash while relying on the rider to initiate braking.

At the heart of the machine is the 890cc CP3 inline-3 engine borrowed from the MT-09. It features a soft bottom end that spins up eagerly into a strong midrange and a smooth top end, maintaining fuel economy above 40 MPG (with estimated fuel consumption listed at 49 MPG). The 6-speed transmission utilizes an assist-and-slipper clutch and an updated quickshifter capable of handling upshifts and downshifts whether on or off the throttle, even while cruise control is engaged.

The controlled-fill die-cast aluminum frame pairs with a semi-active KYB 41mm inverted fork and rear shock offering two damping modes: A-1 for a sportier feel and A-2 for softer comfort. Both modes soak up rough pavement, giving the Tracer the agility of a lighter, smaller motorcycle in corners. Front suspension travel measures 5.1 inches, while the rear travel spans 5.4 inches.

Standard touring equipment is comprehensive, including 30-liter hard cases, a centerstand, heated grips, cornering lights, and a manually adjustable windscreen. Ergonomics are customizable: the handlebar features two mounting positions, the seat adjusts from 32.3 to 32.9 inches, and the footpegs offer two positions. A new 7-inch TFT display controlled by a joystick features three layout options and connects to the MyRide-Link app, while the Garmin Motorize app provides subscription-based navigation. Four ride modes—Sport, Street, Rain, and Custom—manage the throttle map, suspension, cornering ABS, lean-sensitive traction control, slide control, and wheelie control.

Specifications and Capacities:
– Engine: Inline-3, 890cc, DOHC, 4vpc
– Bore x Stroke: 78.0 x 62.1mm
– Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
– Transmission: 6-speed with wet multiplate assist-and-slipper clutch
– Final Drive: Chain
– Front Suspension: Fully adjustable, semi-active KYB 41mm inverted fork (5.1 inches travel)
– Rear Suspension: Semi-active rebound-damping and spring-preload horizontal KYB shock (5.4 inches travel)
– Tires: Dunlop Sportmax GPR-100 (Front: 120/70 x 17, Rear: 180/55 x 17)
– Front Brakes: 298mm discs with 4-piston Nissin calipers
– Rear Brake: 267mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper
– ABS: Cornering-aware with linked braking
– Wheelbase: 59.1 inches
– Rake: 25.0 degrees
– Trail: 4.3 inches
– Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gallons
– Curb Weight: 492 pounds (sans side cases) Offered in Storm Gray, the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ is priced at an MSRP of $16,499.