Yamaha Tracer 900

Yamaha Tracer 900
Manufacturer	Yamaha Motor Company
Also called	Yamaha FJ-09 (North America); Yamaha MT-09 Tracer (Japan, South America, Australia, New Zealand)
Parent company	Yamaha Corporation
Production	2015-present
Class	Sport touring
Engine	847 cc (51.7 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 12-valve DOHC inline-3
Bore / stroke	78.0 mm × 59.1 mm (3.1 in × 2.3 in)
Compression ratio	11.5:1
Top speed	140 mph (230 km/h)
Power	115 hp (86 kW) (claimed)@ 10,000 rpm
Torque	64.5 lb⋅ft (87.5 N⋅m) (claimed)@ 8,500 rpm
Ignition type	TCI
Transmission	6-speed, multi-plate, wet clutch; Chain final drive
Frame type	Aluminium diamond
Suspension	Front: 41 mm telescopic fork, adjustable preload and rebound damping, 137 mm (5.4 in) travel; Rear: Swingarm (link type), adjustable preload and rebound damping, 130 mm (5.1 in) travel
Brakes	Front: Dual 298 mm (11.7 in) hydraulic discs; Rear: Single 245 mm (9.6 in) hydraulic disc
Tires	Front: 120/70ZR17; Rear: 180/55ZR17
Rake, trail	24°, 100 mm (3.9 in)
Wheelbase	1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,160 mm (85 in); W: 950 mm (37 in); H: 1,345 mm (53.0 in);
Seat height	845 mm (33.3 in) or 860 mm (34 in) (adjustable)
Weight	210 kg (462 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	18 L (4.0 imp gal; 4.8 US gal)
Oil capacity	3.4 L (3.6 US qt)

The Yamaha Tracer 900 (FJ-09 in North America; MT-09 Tracer in Japan, South America, Australia, and New Zealand) is a sport touring motorcycle first offered in 2015. The 3-cylinder crossplane engine comes from the MT-09 (FZ-09 in North America).

Design and development

The technology of the Tracer 900 comes directly from the MT-09, adding a partial fairing and windscreen, a bigger fuel tank, ABS brakes, handguards, centerstand, a 12-volt power socket, traction control, revised fuel map, and three riding modes. It also gains a dash, which is very similar to the XT1200Z Super Ténéré. The Tracer 900 utilises LEDs for the headlights, tail lights, brake lights, but not the indicators. The handlebars are significantly higher and wider, and are closer to the rider due to the seat being further forward, and the handlebars being further back than the MT-09, making for a much more upright riding position. The rear subframe is bigger and more robust and incorporates factory supports for lateral cases. The suspension has stiffer springs and more damping and preload than the MT-09.^[1]^[2]

Model name

The bike was launched in 2015 as the 'MT-09 Tracer' in most markets, and as the 'FJ-09' in North America. From 2016, the bike was renamed to 'Tracer 900' in Europe and the UK, along with the introduction of the Tracer 700 which is based on MT-07 (FZ-07 in North America). In Japan, South America, Australia, and New Zealand, it has continued with the original name of 'MT-09 Tracer.'

2017 model

Starting in 2017, the Tracer 900/FJ-09 gained the three-mode adjustable traction control and new assist-and-slipper clutch unit found on the XSR900 and FZ-09/MT-09 siblings.

References

^ ^a ^b Brown, Roland (January 25, 2015). "2015 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer review". The Telegraph. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c Farrell, Steve (October 12, 2014). "First ride: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer review". Visor Down. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
^ Canet, Don (December 17, 2014). "2015 Yamaha FJ-09 - First Ride". Cycle World. Retrieved February 21, 2017.

External links

[speed-1] Brown, Roland (January 25, 2015). "2015 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer review". The Telegraph. Retrieved February 21, 2017.

[down-2] Farrell, Steve (October 12, 2014). "First ride: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer review". Visor Down. Retrieved February 21, 2017.

[world-3] Canet, Don (December 17, 2014). "2015 Yamaha FJ-09 - First Ride". Cycle World. Retrieved February 21, 2017.

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