2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT First Ride Review | Ultimate Motorcycling

Yamaha has come out swinging in the middle-weight Sport Touring category with the 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT. An evolution of the popular Yamaha FJ-09, the Tracer 900 GT is the top-spec model within the revamped Tracer lineup that comes with plenty of goodies that Sport Touring enthusiasts will be glad to have in their bag of tricks.

Among those standard features are an all-new TFT display, quickshifter, heated grips, cruise control, center stand, and integrated luggage.

At the heart of the 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT sits the stellar 847cc CP3 engine that's been keeping Yamaha afficianados happy since its introduction on the MT-09, several years ago. Yamaha didn't simply plop that engine in the Tracer lineup without any changes - engineers gave the 847cc engine found in the tracer machines its own fuel mapping to suit its Sport Touring duties.

Riders will be pouring the throttle on and making use of the ample torque on tap, supported by a crisp ride-by-wire system. Complete with three engine maps, A, Standard, and B; owners will be able tune throttle response to their liking easily.

Additionally, the Yamaha Tracers feature three-level traction control, and non-adjustable ABS.

One of the biggest changes in regards to the Tracer 900 GT is the move to a fully adjustable KYB fork and a KYB shock featuring remote spring pre-load adjustment, as well as rebound damping adjustment. Compression damping adjustment is not available on the shock, unfortunately.

Other chassis updates include a substantially longer swingarm, that extends the wheelbase of the Tracer bikes just shy of 60-inches. Yamaha engineers wanted to create an incredibly stable, yet compliant and sporty machine - and to their credit, that's exactly what they've done.

Ergonomically, the Tracer 900 and 900 GT have been given slight revisions in comparison with the now defunct FJ-09. It its lowest position, the Tracer's seat height is an amicable 33.5-inches. Yamaha has also revised the shape of both saddles aboard the Tracer 900 and 900 GT, moving to a multi-density foam and revised shape.

Passenger comfort hasn't been forgotten either. Yamaha engineers have extended the passenger footpeg lengths by roughly 30mm, giving your compatriot a little more leg room. The downside is that they directly conflict with the heels of the pilot and can make for awkward foot placement. However, they can be removed, so if you're going to ride without a partner, you'll never have that issue.

Coinciding with the ergonomic changes is a complete overhaul in styling. Yamaha has pushed towards a more mature design ethos from the front to pack, moving away from the MT-09 and FJ-09 styling cues.

At 12,999, the Tracer 900 GT is a bit more expensive than the base model Tracer 900. However, given all of the add-ons, one could argue that you're getting your monies worth. Overall, the 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT builds on what we appreciated about the FJ-09 - but with more stability, a stellar engine, charming new looks, and extra goodies that we can all appreciate.

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