[motorcycle.com] - 2016 Yamaha Tracer 700 Announced for Europe

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Yamaha announced a new sport-tourer based off of its MT-07/FZ-07 platform for the European market. Dubbed the Tracer 700 in Europe, we expect to see it arrive in North America as the FJ-07.

The Tracer 700 slides into Yamaha’s sport-touring lineup behind the FJR1300 and the FJ-09 (known on the other side of the Atlantic as the MT-09 Tracer, though it appears Yamaha may soon be renaming it the Tracer 900.) But enough with the nomenclature, let’s take a look at what the Tracer 700 offers.

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The Tracer 700 shares the same 689cc parallel-Twin engine with 270-degree crankshaft as the FZ-07, claiming the same 73.8 hp at 9000 rpm and 50.2 lb-ft. at 6500 rpm. The fuel tank holds 4.5 gallons, and with claimed fuel consumption at 54.7 mpg, the Tracer 700’s estimated range works out to about 246 miles.



The chassis was developed from the FZ-07’s tubular steel frame. The swingarm, however, is two inches longer, increasing the overall wheelbase to 57.1 inches for added stability at highway cruising speeds. Both the front and rear suspension offer 5.1 inches of travel, just like the FZ-07, but Yamaha says it revised the settings for smoother and more responsive for a variety of riding conditions.* The brakes are also similar to the FZ-07’s, with four-piston calipers and dual 282 mm front discs up front and a single 245 mm disc at the rear. ABS is standard.



For sport-touring comfort and capability, the Tracer 700 sports a fairing and manually-adjustable windscreen to help deflect the air. In front of the handlebars, Yamaha added small hand guards (Yamaha calls them knuckle guards which actually may be more accurate, given their size and placement) with integrated turn signals.

A new one-piece stepped seat was designed to suit two-up riding for long distances. A passenger can hang on to the handholds on the tail while the pillion pegs are lower and further forward than they are on the FZ-07. The rider’s pegs are also mounted a bit higher than on the FZ-07, while the seat 32.9 inch seat height is 1.2 inches higher.



Of course, to really make the Tracer 700 a sport-tourer you’d need luggage. Yamaha offers 5.3-gallon soft side cases and a 10.3-gallon top box, though they are sold separately.

The 2016 Yamaha Tracer 700 will be offered in three colors: Radical Red, Tech Black and Yamaha Blue. It will arrive in European showrooms, priced at around 7,900 euros (US$8,950).



Yamaha Tracer 700 (EU Specifications)Engine TypeLiquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valves, 2-CylinderDisplacement689ccBore x stroke80.0 mm x 68.6 mmCompression ratio11.5 : 1Maximum power55.0 kW (73.8 hp) @ 9,000 rpmMaximum torque68.0 Nm (50.2 lb-ft.) @ 6,500 rpmLubrication systemWet sumpClutch typeWet, Multiple DiscFuel systemFuel InjectionIgnition systemTCIStarter systemElectricTransmissionConstant Mesh, 6-speedFinal transmissionChainFuel consumption4.3 l/100km (54.7 mpg)CO2 emission100 g/kmFrameDiamondFront suspensionTelescopic forksRear suspensionSwingarm, (link suspension)Front brakeHydraulic dual disc, Ø 282 mmRear brakeHydraulic single disc, Ø 245 mmFront tires120/70 R17 M/C 58W (tubeless)Rear tires180/55 R17 M/C 73W (tubeless)Overall length2,138 mm (84.2 inches)Overall width806 mm (31.7 inches)Overall height1,270 mm (50 inches)Seat height835 mm (32.9 inches)Wheelbase1,450 mm (57.1 inches)Min. ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)Wet weight (claimed)196 kg (432 pounds)Fuel capacity17.0 L (4.5 gallons)Oil capacity3.0 L (0.8 gallons)2016 Yamaha Tracer 700 Announced for Europe appeared first on Motorcycle.com.



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