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On top of Yamaha celebrating 25 years of their R1 (and commemorating 50 years of the YZ range), the marque has just punted out a new sport touring flagship: The TRACER® 9 GT+.
From the new Millimeter Wave Radar unit generating Adaptive Cruise Control and radar-linked Unified Brake System to the semi-active floating duties, lean-sensitive rider aids, ride modes, and device connectivity, this baby is packed with extra perks – and Yammie’s Motorsports Motorcycle Product Line Manager is pretty happy about it.
A view of Yamaha’s all-new 2024 TRACER 9 GT+. Media sourced from Yamaha’s press release, published to Globe Newswire.
“We are excited to mark the return of the much-lauded TRACER 9 to the model lineup in the form of this extremely advanced new 2024 TRACER 9 GT+,” enthuses Derek Brooks in Yamaha’s press release.
“Already offering an incredibly sporty riding experience with its thrilling 890cc CP3® inline-triple engine, well-sorted lightweight chassis, and semi-active suspension, the new TRACER GT®+ ups the level of capability and comfort significantly with a long list of features that make it equally adept at attacking canyon twisties as it is tackling a multi-state tour.”
That “significantly long list” is partially due to the six-axis IMU, which gives data to an engine control unit (ECU) to enable the following:
A view of Yamaha’s all-new 2024 TRACER 9 GT+. Media sourced from Yamaha’s press release, published to Globe Newswire.
The TRACER also apparently has a Brake Control System that works separately from the ECU, “[modulating] front and rear brake pressure based on data from the IMU as well as the front and rear wheel speed sensors.”
The end result?
A “seamless system” with multiple components that can be turned on or off (or even adjusted to the preferred level of interference).
Floating duties are carried out by KYB® Actimatic Damper System® (KADS) electronically controlled, semi-active suspension, which works in tandem with the ACC and UBS, as well as a quickshifter.
Why is this cool?
Well, we’re told that shifting up and down with the quickshifter can now happen with the Cruise Control On. Big yay.
A view of Yamaha’s all-new 2024 TRACER 9 GT+. Media sourced from Yamaha’s press release, published to Globe Newswire.
As if all that weren’t enough, the TRACER® 9 GT+ comes with a 7” TFT (high-luminosity), a USB outlet for smartphone connections, and the additional option to connect wirelessly to the bike via Bluetooth (download the Yamaha MyRide-Link app if you’re going to do this, you’ll get extra features for free).
Missing Turn-By-Turn navigation? No problem – download the Garmin® Motorize app, and your bike will be able to have its own system (with a subscription, of course).
A view of Yamaha’s current TRACER 9 GT, in anticipation of the new GT+ variant. The engine remains the same for the 2024 9 GT+. Media sourced from Yamaha.
Extra features, both new and returning for the 2024 TRACER 9 GT+:
Expect this machine to hit markets at an MSRP of $16,499 USD.
What do you think of the 2024 Yamaha TRACER® 9 GT+?
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From the new Millimeter Wave Radar unit generating Adaptive Cruise Control and radar-linked Unified Brake System to the semi-active floating duties, lean-sensitive rider aids, ride modes, and device connectivity, this baby is packed with extra perks – and Yammie’s Motorsports Motorcycle Product Line Manager is pretty happy about it.
A view of Yamaha’s all-new 2024 TRACER 9 GT+. Media sourced from Yamaha’s press release, published to Globe Newswire.
“We are excited to mark the return of the much-lauded TRACER 9 to the model lineup in the form of this extremely advanced new 2024 TRACER 9 GT+,” enthuses Derek Brooks in Yamaha’s press release.
“Already offering an incredibly sporty riding experience with its thrilling 890cc CP3® inline-triple engine, well-sorted lightweight chassis, and semi-active suspension, the new TRACER GT®+ ups the level of capability and comfort significantly with a long list of features that make it equally adept at attacking canyon twisties as it is tackling a multi-state tour.”
That “significantly long list” is partially due to the six-axis IMU, which gives data to an engine control unit (ECU) to enable the following:
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Slide Control System (SCS)
- front-wheel LIFt control system (LIF)
A view of Yamaha’s all-new 2024 TRACER 9 GT+. Media sourced from Yamaha’s press release, published to Globe Newswire.
The TRACER also apparently has a Brake Control System that works separately from the ECU, “[modulating] front and rear brake pressure based on data from the IMU as well as the front and rear wheel speed sensors.”
The end result?
A “seamless system” with multiple components that can be turned on or off (or even adjusted to the preferred level of interference).
Floating duties are carried out by KYB® Actimatic Damper System® (KADS) electronically controlled, semi-active suspension, which works in tandem with the ACC and UBS, as well as a quickshifter.
Why is this cool?
Well, we’re told that shifting up and down with the quickshifter can now happen with the Cruise Control On. Big yay.
A view of Yamaha’s all-new 2024 TRACER 9 GT+. Media sourced from Yamaha’s press release, published to Globe Newswire.
As if all that weren’t enough, the TRACER® 9 GT+ comes with a 7” TFT (high-luminosity), a USB outlet for smartphone connections, and the additional option to connect wirelessly to the bike via Bluetooth (download the Yamaha MyRide-Link app if you’re going to do this, you’ll get extra features for free).
Missing Turn-By-Turn navigation? No problem – download the Garmin® Motorize app, and your bike will be able to have its own system (with a subscription, of course).
A view of Yamaha’s current TRACER 9 GT, in anticipation of the new GT+ variant. The engine remains the same for the 2024 9 GT+. Media sourced from Yamaha.
Extra features, both new and returning for the 2024 TRACER 9 GT+:
- 10-level adjustable windscreen
- height-adjustable seat with new padding
- adjustable footpegs
- 10-level heated grips
- side case stays with built-in dampers
- advanced cornering lights
Expect this machine to hit markets at an MSRP of $16,499 USD.
What do you think of the 2024 Yamaha TRACER® 9 GT+?
*Media sourced from Yamaha*
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