Yamaha has announced updates to its Tracer 9 line for Europe, introducing fresh styling, a customizable LED headlight, Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission (Y-AMT) and new lighter wheels. For Europe, Yamaha will offer five variants for 2025: the base Tracer 9, the touring-spec Tracer 9 GT, with both variants having a choice of manual or Y-AMT transmissions, as well as the range-topping Tracer 9 GT+, which will only be available with Y-AMT.
Today we’ll focus on the Tracer 9 GT+, though we’ll touch on details common across the line.
The 2025 model takes over most of the styling elements of the previous versionbut sharpens the lines and gives them a more horizontal flow from nose to tail. The front end in particular looks bulkier from the side, mostly to accommodate the new headlight design. The basic Tracer 9 model comes with a manually adjustable windshield, while the GT and GT+ models are equipped with electronics.
The aluminum Deltabox frame is similar to last year’s model, but the 2025 Tracer 9 series gets a new rear subframe that’s lighter and longer, giving passengers more room. The rider’s seat is flatter, with more padding than the 2024 model. With an adjustable range of 846-861mm, the seat height is 25mm higher than last year’s bike, but the front of the seat is thinner.
GT and GT+ models come with the industry’s first adaptive matrix LED headlights. The light consists of multiple short and long LED lights connected to a camera located under the windshield. The camera reads surrounding traffic, natural light sources and weather conditions, and the system dynamically adjusts brightness and light distribution to provide optimal lighting. The light array also works in conjunction with a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) to adjust the beam angle when cornering.
As with the 2024 model, the Tracer GT+ comes with front and rear radar sensors that support adaptive cruise control, integrated braking, forward collision warning and blind spot detection systems.
The Tracer 9 line is still powered by Yamaha’s CP3 in-line three-cylinder engine, with a volume of 890 cc. The 2025 model is Euro5+ compliant and delivers a maximum power of 117 hp at 10,000 rpm and 93 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm.
Standard on the GT+, but optional on base and GT models (at least for Europe) is the Y-AMT automatic transmission that debuted on the MT-09. The Y-AMT uses actuators to control both the clutch and shifting, either automatically or manually via a switch on the left stick.
All Tracer 9 models offer preset Sport, Street and Rain modes, plus two custom modes, which can be switched on the fly using dedicated controls. Each mode offers a combination of throttle control, cruise control, traction control, traction control, wheel spin control and brake control systems. On models equipped with them, the modes also accept Y-AMT settings, adaptive cruise control and electronic suspension.
The Tracer 9 GT and GT+ come standard with a KYB semi-active electronic suspension system which dynamically adjusts damping using real-time data from the IMU. The Plus model comes standard with a radar-linked Unified Braking System (UBS). UBS analyzes data from the radar and six-axis IMU to assist front and rear braking forces, automatically increasing brake pressure if it determines that the driver’s inputs are insufficient to prevent a collision. The system also regulates the distribution of braking force.
For 2025, the Tracer 9 line comes with new rims manufactured using Yamaha’s exclusive SpinForge technology. Yamaha claims that the rims are lighter and stronger than those produced using traditional methods. Bridgestone Battlax Sport-Touring T32 tires are standard.
GT and GT+ models come standard with removable 30 liter panniers, and Yamaha offers a choice of 34 or 45 liter top panniers as an option.
Other features include smartphone connectivity via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or USB, an integrated storage compartment with USB socket, turn signals that turn off automatically, heated grips and a fuel tank. Features specific to the GT+ model include a DID chain and tire pressure monitoring system.
For 2025, the standard Tracer 9 and Tracer 9 Y-AMT will be available in Redline or Midnight Black. Tracer 9 GT (with or without Y-AMT) is offered in Ceramic Ice or Tech Black color. The Tracer 9 GT+ comes in a choice of Cobalt Blue or Icon Performance.
Source: www.moto-berza.com
