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Yamaha Tracer 700 Sport-Tourer Debuts for Europe

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There are two big things to note with the debut of the Yamaha Tracer 700 in Europe today. One, Yamaha firmly believes in the future of the sport-touring segment; and two, the Japanese brand is getting excellent mileage out of its three-cylinder and two-cylinder machines that comprise its new FZ/MT line of motorcycles.

As such, the Yamaha Tracer 700 offers to be a fun and affordable machine for those riders who find themselves many miles down the road after a “spirited” ride.

With bike sales in Europe finally on an upward trend, Yamaha hopes that the release of the Tracer 700 is well-timed, and of course the brand has more models in the works that are based on the same 689cc parallel-twin power plant.

Using a similar chassis and the same motor as the MT-07 (that’s the FZ-07 for us Yanks), the Yamaha Tracer 700 adds a longer swingarm (+50mm), larger fuel tank (+3 liters), revised suspension settings, manually adjustable windscreen, a new seat and headlight, as well luggage options.

All-in-all, it’s a more touring friendly version of popular street bike, and plays a more entry-level friendly role to Europe’s Yamaha Tracer 900.

The Tracer 700 means that Yamaha now has a very fresh and robust lineup for the sport-touring segment; and with the addition of the 689cc machine, the Japanese brand has a very clear stepping-stone progression for riders – from the Tracer 700, to the Tracer 900, ending with the FJR1300 models.

We expect big things from the Yamaha Tracer 700, and that’s mainly because of the platform that the new model has been built upon. The 270° crank on the parallel-twin engine has been given good reviews from riders of all walks, thanks mainly to the 75hp and 50 lbs•ft on tap from the middleweight engine.

At 432 lbs wet, the Yamaha Tracer 700 is also a very light option, making it ideal option for both greener riders and those riders who are looking for maximum performance.

This could mean that we see the Tracer 700 come to the USA, in the guise of the Yamaha FJ-07. This based on the notion that the Yamaha FJ-09 is the USA’s version of the Yamaha Tracer 900.

Time will tell on that, but for now our European readers can expect to see the Yamaha Tracer 700 at their local Yamaha dealerships, starting in early July 2016.

Technical Specifications of the Yamaha Tracer 700:

Engine Specifications
Engine type 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves
Displacement 689cc
Bore x stroke 80.0 mm x 68.6 mm
Compression ratio 11.5 : 1
Maximum power 55.0 kW (74.8PS) @ 9,000 rpm
Limited power version 35.0 kW 7,500 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 system Constant Mesh, 6-speed
Final transmission Chain
Fuel consumption 4.3 l/100km
CO2 emission 100 g/km
Chassis Specifications
Frame Diamond
Front suspension system Telescopic forks
Front travel 130 mm
Caster angle 24.8º
Trail 90 mm
Rear suspension system Swingarm, (link suspension)
Rear travel 142 mm
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mm
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mm
Front tyre 120/70 R17 M/C 58W (tubeless)
Rear tyre 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
Wheel base 1,450 mm
Minimum ground clearance 140 mm
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank) 196 kg
Fuel tank capacity 17.0 L
Oil tank capacity 3.0 L

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Source: Yamaha Motor Europe

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