rlambke19 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 So, someone posted this on the Tracer FB group. Seems more legit that most of the other sites. If it is, I'm not sure what to think to be honest... For those who don't read Italian, my Chrome browser was able to translate it - but it doesn't provide too much more detail than the photos. Nuova Yamaha Tracer 9: le foto spia esclusive mostrano la 900 2021 - La Gazzetta dello Sport Avvistata a Milano la nuova Yamaha Tracer 900 in fase di servizio... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel900GT Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Hm, at first sight....not a big fan. Let's see if this is really something from Yamaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) Thanks for posting up. Interesting, not sure if I like the styling, LED headlights look nice and follow the R1 and R6 look. IMO kind of looks like a naked with a big windscreen and fairings on the sides to smooth airflow. Since I just purchased a 2020 I'm curious to see what I might have missed by not waiting but don't think it would have changed my decision. I would like to see cornering ABS and better throttle response but those are not deal breakers for me. EDIT: Forgot to say good to see they didn't go for the adventure styling. Edited October 25, 2020 by PhotoAl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorider Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I’m liking it. “Tracer 9” Be interesting to see what color we get stateside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalarymanJ Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Not sure I am a fan of the last look but if they have cornering ABS I am in. I road 300 km yesterday on a 2018 tracer on highways and mountains. Great bike and will try to pick up a 2020 at a discount if there isn’t some major enhancement on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted October 25, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted October 25, 2020 Looks like they may have fixed the helmet buffeting with the new wind screen. it's about time! Also looks like it got a radial master cylinder on the front brakes. He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakkityyak Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) I'm looking at this as my next bike. Glad to be here. Anyone know if the Brazilian version is different than anywhere else? If it isn't you can see the 2021 here: https://www3.yamaha-motor.com.br/tracer-900-gt/product/1376 Use 05407 002 if it asks for a zip code. Big fan of that blue colorway. Edited October 26, 2020 by yakkityyak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalarymanJ Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Looks like some new MT series announcements coming October 27th. Maybe a preview of what’s in store for tracer. Here is the teaser video https://youtu.be/djp4i4NVWUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clegg78 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 2021 Yamaha MT-09 Hyper Naked Motorcycle - Model Home 2021 Yamaha MT-09 Hyper Naked Motorcycle New 20201 MT is up on their site. TONS of changes, especially on the electronics and chassis! (the engine we already knew about ) THe ECU/IMU Chassis, and other bits probably will carry to the GT if the previous GT/MT-09 mapping were to be the same. The Up/Down quick shift, IMU, redesigned suspension are pretty neat. Edited October 27, 2020 by Clegg78 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlambke19 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 37 minutes ago, Clegg78 said: 2021 Yamaha MT-09 Hyper Naked Motorcycle - Model Home 2021 Yamaha MT-09 Hyper Naked Motorcycle New 20201 MT is up on their site. TONS of changes, especially on the electronics and chassis! (the engine we already knew about ) THe ECU/IMU Chassis, and other bits probably will carry to the GT if the previous GT/MT-09 mapping were to be the same. The Up/Down quick shift, IMU, redesigned suspension are pretty neat. This plus the fact they haven't announced it yet bodes well for the Tracer, imo. The MT-09 also looks a bit more pedestrian - more tame and less aggressive than it used to. That exhaust tho' - just horrible looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clegg78 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Just now, rlambke19 said: This plus the fact they haven't announced it yet bodes well for the Tracer, imo. The MT-09 also looks a bit more pedestrian - more tame and less aggressive than it used to. That exhaust tho' - just horrible looking. yeah that is some chonky exhaust. Credit Euro5. I read up on how strict Euro 5 is, and its brutal on a bike. There is a reason there are cat's now all the way to the front of the engine and they had to lighten the rest of the bike so much... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlambke19 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 24 minutes ago, Clegg78 said: yeah that is some chonky exhaust. Credit Euro5. I read up on how strict Euro 5 is, and its brutal on a bike. There is a reason there are cat's now all the way to the front of the engine and they had to lighten the rest of the bike so much... A few folks on the FB groups are saying Yamaha will announce the new Tracer in the next couple of weeks. I'm hoping I can get down with the looks as it sounds like the other upgrades would be worth the wait. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlambke19 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Not sure if this additional torque & power is negated by the monstrous (and likely highly restrictive Euro5 controls and cat), but hopefully it can be released with an aftermarket exhaust and tune. 7% increase in maximum torque at lower RPM 4 hp increase in maximum power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clem Fandango Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I don’t think the spy shot Tracer looks too bad. The new MT on the other hand, that thing is hideous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlambke19 Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Clem Fandango said: I don’t think the spy shot Tracer looks too bad. The new MT on the other hand, that thing is hideous. Agreed. It's odd as it seems like Yamaha's styling was some of the more aggressive (maybe even progressive?) of the major brands. The 2021 MT-09 feels like a step backwards. I wonder if they'll "update" the MT-10 for 2021. I always liked the "Transformer" look of that bike. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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