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Performance Review: Yamaha Tracer 7 GT - [2021]

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Yamaha Tracer 7 GT - [2021]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Yamaha Tracer 7 GT
  • Year: 2021 | Type: Sport-Touring
  • Engine: 689 cc (42.0 ci) 8 Valve
  • Engine Type: V4 | Cylinders: 2
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 6 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 196 kgs (432 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Power: 72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 8750 rpm
  • Torque: 49.4 lb-ft (66.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 369.3 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 252.0 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 10.0 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 10.2 secs
  • Top Speed: 130 mph (209.2 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 0 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Introduction:

This edition of the Yamaha Tracer 7 GT is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2021. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2022 Honda CBR 650 R and the 2022 Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade.This particular Yamaha Tracer 7 has a 689cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V4 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020] image

An alternative V4 engine, Sport-Touring style motorbike includes the Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged - [2020]

The 2021 Tracer 7 shares its V4 engine and Sport-Touring style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja H2 1000 SX-SE Supercharged. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the Tracer 7's Sport-Touring style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RF 600 R | 1995cc.1993 Suzuki RF 600 R | 1993cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 196 kgs (432 lbs) this makes the Yamaha Tracer 7 GT in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.

Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025] image

The 2021 Yamaha Tracer 7 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]

In terms of power the 689cc 8 valve V4 2 cylinder engine produces 72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 8750 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 49.4 lb-ft (66.9 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha Tracer 7 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Norton Commando 961 SF - [2015] image

The 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 7 GT.

The 2021 Yamaha Tracer 7 GT has a Power to weight ratio of 369.3 bhp per ton and 252.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2021 Tracer 7 competing with the 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF [394.0 bhp\ton] and the 1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 E [393.7 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha Tracer 7 generating around 252.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1983 Suzuki GSX 1100 ES [276.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Suzuki GSX 1100 ES [276.9 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha Tracer 7 GT similar in acceleration to the 2016 Honda ST 1300 Pan European (10.0 secs) and the 2013 Yamaha XJ 6 Diversion (10.0 secs). This Yamaha Tracer 7 GT also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Honda CB 600 S Hornet - [2002] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 7 GT and the 2002 Honda CB 600 S Hornet

When talking about the performance of the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 7 GT on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2002 Honda CB 600 S Hornet (0 secs) and the 2014 Kawasaki KLX 125 D-Tracker (0 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2021 version of the Yamaha Tracer 7 GT has a maximum speed of 130mph.

Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four - [1996] image

Top Speed of the 2021 Tracer 7 equals the 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 7 GT then how about a 1996 Honda CB 1000 Big One Super Four (141 mph) and the 1995 Honda CB 1000 T2 Super Four (141 mph).

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