Yamaha has launched the new MT-07 based touring motorcycle named Yamaha Tracer 700 in Europe. The company has expanded its adventure touring line-up with the Tracer 700. In terms of design, the motorcycle looks similar to the elder sibling MT-09 Tracer.
Bringing the touring capabilities to one of the most affordable and fun packages in the market, the Yamaha Tracer700 is identical to the MT-07 in terms of mechanics. It uses the same 689cc parallel twin engine that produces 74BHP at 9,000rpm and 68Nm at 6,500rpm. The tank capacity has grown from 14 to 17 litres for long distance touring and suspension settings have also been revised for the same.
In a bid to make the motorcycle more touring friendly the swing-arm on this motorcycle is 50mm longer than the MT-07. Yamaha has also included a manual height adjust system for the windscreen as well as hand-guards with incorporated indicators.
The Yamaha Tracer 700 is priced at 6,299 pounds in UK and it will go on sale from July onwards in red, blue and black colour.
Yamaha Tracer 700 Technical Specification
ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valves, 2-Cylinder
Displacement 689cc
Bore x stroke 80.0 mm x 68.6 mm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
Maximum power 55.0 kW (74 BHP) @ 9,000 rpm
Maximum torque 68.0 Nm (6.93 kg-m) @ 6,500 rpm
Lubrication system Wet sump
Clutch type Wet, Multiple Disc
Fuel system Fuel Injection
Ignition system TCI
Starter system Electric
Transmission Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission Chain
Fuel consumption 4.3 l/100km
CO2 emission 100 g/km
CHASSIS
Frame Diamond
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Swingarm, (link suspension)
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm
Front tyres 120/70 R17 M/C 58W (tubeless)
Rear tyres 180/55 R17 M/C 73W (tubeless)
DIMENSIONS
Overall length 2,138 mm
Overall width 806 mm
Overall height 1,270 mm
Seat height 835 mm
Wheelbase 1,450 mm
Min. ground clearance 140 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 196 kg
Fuel capacity 17.0 L
Oil capacity 3.0 L
