Yamaha MT-09

To 1981, marking a return to the configuration after a long hiatus.

Based on the MT-09. The testers felt that the MT-09 Tracer was a better bike and better value than its four competitors, namely: a Triumph Tiger 800XRx and a Tiger Sport, a Honda Crossrunner, and a Ducati Hyperstrada. The US online magazine Cycle World stated "Handling, too, feels more refined and solid than ever." abo…

In Europe and the United Kingdom, the name changed to Tracer 900 from MT-09 Tracer. It differs from the MT-09 in a number of ways, including that it has a partial fairing, a larger fuel tank, ABS brakes, handguards, centerstand, a 12-volt power socket, traction control, revised fuel map, drive-by-wi…

The MT-09 was updated with fully adjustable suspension, traction control, antilock brakes, slipper clutch, LED headlights, and updated styling. In October 2020, the MT-09 received the second update with a larger 890 cc (54 cu in) engine.