2016 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer (Malaysia)
The 2016 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer has arrived
on Malaysian shores at a price of RM 59,900. This light dual-purpose styled
sports-tourer has been gaining accolades from the press and riders overseas and
local riders were awaiting news of its local release.
Powered by an 849 cc three-cylinder DOHC
12-valve liquid-cooled inline engine driving a six-speed gearbox, the 2016
Yamaha MT-09 Tracer complements the standard Yamaha MT-09 (RM 44,653). Standard
on the MT-09 Tracer are ABS and traction control, along with the upright
position of a dual-purpose and different bodywork.
Producing 113 hp at 10,000 rpm and 93 Nm
torque at 8,500, the MT-09 Tracer is setup as a distance tourer with the added
capability fo being docile enough as a daily rider. Weighing in at
approximately 190 kg dry, the Tracer comes equipped with an 18-litre fuel tank,
which gives it a respectable range.
Coming only in Race Blu for the
Malaysian market, the 2016 Yamaha MT-09 is expected to hit selected authorised
Yamaha dealers in mid-July at a price of RM 59,900 excluding GST, road tax,
insurance and number plates. A full range of accessories is available for the
MT-09 Tracer, but it is not known which, if any, that local distributor Hong
Leong Yamaha Malaysia will be bringing in.
Local rivals to the 2016 Yamaha MT-09
Tracer include the MV Agusta Stradale at RM 99,917, the Triumph XRx at RM 66,900,
the Ducati Hyperstrada at RM 74,999 and the BMW Motorrad F800 GS at RM 61,900.
