
In July, 2022, photographers caught a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT test mule out on a leisurely joy ride. Resplendent in the 2022 model’s Liquid Metal livery, nothing looked out of place on the recently-renewed sport-tourer. That’s until we noticed a new element added under the Tracer 9 GT’s chinny-chin-chin. Tucked under the lip of the front fairing and between the two LED headlamps, a new radar unit led the way.
If that visual proof wasn’t enough evidence that Yamaha plans to equip the Tracer with adaptive cruise control, recently filed patents should seal the deal. Uncovered by Cycle World and Bennetts’ friendly neighborhood sleuth, Ben Purvis, the patents reveal the bLU cRU’s newly designed radar bracket and housing.