Motorcycle specifications Yamaha900 Tracer GT 2020 The raptor carries off its prey

Let's be honest, the previous 900 Tracer was perfectly capable of taking you on a trip. And a trip where you can have fun as soon as the road turns a little, or even a lot.

The main limitations, or shortcomings, were the hard saddle and the luggage available as accessories; semi-rigid panniers that weren't exactly top-notch for serenely setting off in other regions. The new 900 Tracer does better, but... there's still something missing to tip you over the horizon. And that's where the Tracer 900 GT comes into its own. Better equipped, more rewarding, more capable of high mileage, this long-distance crossover is tempting in more ways than one.

But don't jump to the obvious conclusion: this isn't a Tracer with a suitcase kit. Yamaha has gone much further, to make this a bike with more value and substance than that simple conclusion.
The GT is clearly more upmarket. And this is immediately apparent when you climb aboard, with the handsome TFT color display. It doesn't display any more information than the rich dual-screen display on the 900 Tracer std, but it sure looks good. It's controlled by a thumbwheel on the right-hand switchgear. Next, the suitcases. Matching the color of the bike, they have a capacity of 22 liters, but more importantly, they attach to the rear anchor points much more easily and elegantly than the optional bastard kit on the old Tracer. And if you've got FJR suitcases lying around in the garage, you can swap them to increase cargo capacity.

The heated grips? A must-have. The 900 Tracer GT is designed for comfort, but also for sport and cruising, thanks to the joys of electronics. Fancy a laugh? The 115hp CP3 is just the thing to get you into a rhythm that's forbidden, but so good. A shifter assists the gearbox to squirt through the gears with a flick of the boot. Then, when the road gets longer, you can call on another friend, the cruise control.
It comes from the MT-10. Controlled from the left-hand switch, it operates from 4th to 6th gear, within a speed range of 50 to 180 km/h. A touch of the brake, clutch or gas pedal and it deactivates.

Where the 900 Tracer GT scores another serious point is in the suspension department. The forks are now fully adjustable, and the rear shock absorber's preload adjustment has been moved to an easily accessible knob under the rider's seat. This means the bike can be better recalibrated when the crew or the mood changes.
The GT will then be able to benefit from all the evolutions that Yamaha has brought to the 900 Tracer classic, such as revisited protection, revised handlebars, refined styling and improved saddles. And all the qualities preserved from the old model, such as the sparkling 3-cylinder engine, 3 injection maps and 3-level traction control, 18-liter fuel tank for long stages, center stand and 12V socket.

With the 900 Tracer GT, Yamaha offers a very tempting tourer that's sure to have fun on demand. The equipment is both rich and rewarding, even if there are a few areas for improvement. All that's missing is a comfort seat and a larger bubble to put it over the top. On the other hand, the price will also be of a higher caliber, and this Tracer will no longer be as affordable as the basic version. We'd almost go so far as to say that this isn't the most important thing. Because the missions that this crossover-GT can accomplish are sure to attract more than just the curious.

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