Yamaha Tracer 900 GT

The exterior design for the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is a piece of art as the vehicle ensures improved design features of the FJ in their latest offering. The bike now sports a new sheet metal that enhances the overall appeal of this cruiser. Interestingly, it also gets a hand-adjustable windshield that is wider than its previous generations and plays an efficient role in protecting the rider from harsh wind and climate. Moreover, the split LED headlights to give out better nighttime visibility and also act as a layer of protection for the big radiator which is present on the downtubes.

Besides its improved windshield and adjustable windshield, the 900 GT also adds to the adventure-bike look with the handguards present in the handle. Interestingly, GT also gets heated handgrips as standard. Lastly, the overall riding experience is enhanced by a two-position seat that can adjust between the street and cruiser handling.

The new and improved Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is surely worth the money that the buyers will put into it. The vehicle is designed, keeping in mind, the overall drive comfort of its users while on a long ride. The automaker has installed a QSS (quick shift system) in their bikes, allowing seamless upshifts without having to use the clutch. This specific feature adds on to the driving experience and is used while cruising long distances.

The other major feature that can be seen in the Tracer 900 GT is a new all-color TFT display which has replaced the standard non-color display. This system provides the rider with a plethora of information like a tachometer, speedometer, fuel level, engine temperature, gear position indicator, riding mode, and traction control setting among others.

Besides such enriching features, Tracer 900 GT also comes with adjustable suspension to promote comfortable riding for users of every height. Coming with three drive modes, Tracer’s drive modes come with three separate maps that resemble three different engines in one. 

The Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is a cruiser in the truest meaning of the word. This feature-laden motorcycle is no joke when it comes to effortless driving. Its agile handling makes it very easy to pass across busy roads as well as on highways.

An attractive feature of the bike is that its engine provides performance on demand, giving out top speeds of 100 km per hour without any fuss. The motorcycle is light in terms of its overall weight and you’ll also feel that when you take it for a spin. 

Powering the vehicle is Yamaha’s ubiquitous triple, a three-cylinder 847cc CP3 engine that is finetuned with Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) and liquid-cooling. Derived from the MT-09, the engine produces 113 hp at the rate of 10,000 rpm besides giving out 87.5Nm of peak torque. The engine comes mated to an assist and slipper clutch in its standard. 

Besides providing the riders with impeccable performance, Yamaha’s 900 GT also comes with a proprietary Chip-Controlled Throttle that bridges the gap between rider’s performance demand and engine capabilities to ensure performance on demand. The chip is also responsible to add cruise control, Drive Mode, and other traction control features. 

In terms of braking, the vehicle feels really efficient. The vehicle makes no complaints in slowing down even if the rider is pulling it off at triple digits. The dual discs on the front and single-disc on the back are truly effective and secure.

Considering the plethora of features that the Yamaha Tracer 900 GT has to offer, it is surely one of the best ADVs in its segment. Plus, the massive power production makes it a big hit too! Overall, it might turn out to be a big hit in the Malaysian market.