First A2-restrictable sport-tourer with auto
Y-AMT debuts on Tracer 7 for 2026
Y-AMT (Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission) launched 2024 on MT-09 / Tracer 9 GT / GT+, then trickled down to MT-07 in 2025. For 2026 it arrives on Tracer 7 / Tracer 7 GT — making this the first A2-restrictable sport-tourer with semi-automatic transmission. Important for new riders progressing through the licence.
Down on power vs class — but lightest
72 vs 95bhp, 203 vs 217kg
Tracer 7 makes 72bhp from its 689cc CP2 — class-trailing. Triumph Tiger Sport 660 (95bhp / 217kg). Suzuki V-Strom 800RE (83bhp / 230kg). Honda NC750X (58bhp but DCT only). The Yamaha is the lightest by a clear margin, which makes it feel quicker than the dyno suggests.
CP2 engine = 11 years of refinement
Same engine since 2014 MT-07 launch
The 689cc CP2 parallel twin first launched in the 2014 MT-07. It now powers MT-07, Tracer 7, XSR700, Ténéré 700 — 4 different platforms. 11 years of incremental improvements: ride-by-wire, slipper clutch, cornering ABS, Euro 5+ updates. Resilience, parts commonality, dealer servicing all benefit.
£8,804 base — sub-£9k sport-tourer
Cheapest in segment
Tracer 7: £8,804 OTR. Triumph Tiger Sport 660: £9,495. Suzuki V-Strom 800RE: £9,599. Honda NT1100: £13,099 (bigger class). The Yamaha is the cheapest serious middleweight sport-tourer on UK sale. Tracer 7 GT at £10,104 includes hard panniers + heated grips + tall screen + centre stand.
Same chassis as MT-07, just dressed differently
Family of 4 bikes shares 1 frame
MT-07 (£7,402), Tracer 7 (£8,804), XSR700 (£8,200), Ténéré 700 (£10,400) all share the steel diamond frame, swingarm, and CP2 engine. Differences are styling, suspension travel, wheel sizes, and seating position. Yamaha amortises one platform across 4 distinct bikes covering naked, sport-tourer, retro, and adventure markets.
Ride-by-wire is brand-new for 2025
Older than the chassis
Tracer 7 only got YCC-T ride-by-wire in 2025 — meaning all the cornering electronics (cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes) only became possible recently. The 2014-2024 generation used cable throttle. If you find a used pre-2025 Tracer 700/7, it has none of the modern electronics.
