Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 vs. Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

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Overview - Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

The Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 is a sport touring motorcycle that offers a sporty feeling and a playfully light ride. It is equipped with a 75 HP engine that delivers a torque of 68 Nm. The engine is an in-line, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke with a displacement of 689cc. The transmission is chain-driven. The front suspension consists of a telescopic fork with a travel of 130mm, while the rear suspension features a monoshock with a travel of 130mm. The frame is made of steel, providing stability and durability. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 282mm. The bike is equipped with ABS as an advanced rider assistance system. The front tire has a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1404mm and the seat height is 835mm. The kerb weight of the bike, including ABS, is 196kg. The fuel tank capacity is 17 liters.

On the other hand, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 is a sport touring motorcycle that comes with great standard equipment. It is powered by a powerful and torquey engine that delivers 119 HP and 93 Nm of torque. The engine is an in-line, 3-cylinder, 4-stroke with a displacement of 890cc. The transmission is chain-driven. The front suspension features an upside-down telescopic fork with a travel of 130mm, while the rear suspension is equipped with a monoshock with a travel of 137mm. The frame is made of aluminum, providing a lightweight and rigid structure. The front brakes are double disk with a diameter of 298mm. The bike is equipped with advanced rider assistance systems such as ABS, electronically adjustable suspension, cornering ABS, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. The front tire has a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase is 1500mm and the seat height is 810mm. The kerb weight of the bike, including ABS, is 220kg. The fuel tank capacity is 19 liters.

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

In terms of strengths, the Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 offers a sporty feeling and a playfully light ride. It has good brakes, low weight, and is easy to operate. On the other hand, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 is a GT variant with great standard equipment. It has a powerful and torquey engine with great tuning, easy handling, and a stable ride. It also comes with a comprehensive electronics package, a great e-chassis, good wind protection, great pillion comfort, and a long range.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

However, the Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 does have some weaknesses. The chassis can be somewhat uncomfortable on bad roads, the windshield is a little too small for long tours, and the handlebar position is a little too low for long tours and off-road riding. On the other hand, the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 has a few weaknesses as well. The display is poorly readable and illogical, the stationary noise exceeds 95 dB (96 dB), the clutch can be somewhat rough, and the responsiveness is moderate.

In conclusion, the Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 and the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 are both sport touring motorcycles that offer different strengths and weaknesses. The Tracer 700 is more focused on sporty riding and offers a lightweight and easy-to-operate experience, while the Tracer 9 GT is a more advanced and well-equipped touring bike with a powerful engine and comprehensive electronics package.

Technical Specifications Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 compared to Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore80 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke68.6 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power75 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque68 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
DisplacementDisplacement689 ccmDisplacement890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel137 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
RakeRake24.8 degreeRake25 degree
TrailTrail90 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter282 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,138 mmLength2,175 mm
WidthWidth806 mmWidth885 mm
HeightHeight1,270 mmHeight1,430 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,404 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)196 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)220 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

Yamaha Tracer 700 2020

The Tracer 700 offers casual riding fun in many situations. The cheeky engine gives it a sporty touch, the upright riding position offers riding comfort. It is a good all-round machine. On long journeys, however, you have to accept some sacrifices.

Sporty feeling

playfully light ride

good brakes

low weight

easy to operate.

Chassis somewhat uncomfortable on bad roads

windshield a little too small on tours

handlebar position a little too low on long tours and off-road

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha impressively proves how wonderfully emotional a practical motorbike can be. Again and again you laugh mischievously into your helmet when you let the husky three-cylinder off the leash. An all-round successful motorbike that can replace half a motorbike garage. Unfortunately, the attempt with the unconventional display was a failure. It is impractical and difficult to read.

GT variant with great standard equipment

powerful and powerful engine with great tuning

easy handling

stable ride

comprehensive electronics package

great e-chassis

good wind protection

great pillion comfort

long range

Poorly readable and illogical display

stationary noise >95 dB (96 dB)

somewhat rough clutch

moderate responsiveness

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha Tracer 700 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

There are a few key differences between a Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 and a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 is about 73% higher. A Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 experiences a loss of 480 GBP in one year and 540 GBP in two years of ownership. This is offset by a loss of 400 GBP and 470 GBP for a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021. Compared to Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021 there are less Yamaha Tracer 700 2020 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 9 compared to 25. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT with 84 days compared to 111 days for the Yamaha Tracer 700. Since model year 2016 1000PS.de editors have written 16 reviews for the Yamaha Tracer 700 and 17 reviews for the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT since model year 2021. The first review for the Yamaha Tracer 700 was published on 20/04/2016 and now has more than 26,400 views. This compares to more than 61,200 views for the first review on Yamaha Tracer 9 GT published on 08/11/2020.

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