Yamaha Tracer 9 / GT / GT+ (2021-2024) Maintenance
This is the maintenance schedule for the Yamaha Tracer 9, Tracer 9 GT, and Tracer 9 GT+ for model years 2021 through 2024. These models use Yamaha’s 890 cc CP3 three-cylinder engine.
The Tracer 9 replaced the Tracer 900 and Tracer 900 GT for 2021. The 2021-2024 range includes the standard Tracer 9 and GT, while the radar-equipped GT+ joined the range later. Their regional service schedules and engine consumables are the same.
This page does not cover the redesigned 2025-onward Tracer 9 family or Y-AMT models. Yamaha changed the chassis and equipment range for 2025, so those bikes need a separate maintenance page built from the new manuals.
Updates
- August 2026: Closed this guide at model year 2024 and separated the redesigned 2025-onward Tracer 9 family.
- Clarified coverage of the standard, GT, and GT+ variants and limited the electronic-suspension statements to the models that have it.
- Rechecked the US and Europe/APAC schedules, consumables, valve interval, fluids, chain specifications, and handbook screenshots.
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Model-year and variant coverage
This page covers the 2021-2024 Tracer 9 and Tracer 9 GT, plus the Tracer 9 GT+ sold within this generation. The bikes share the 890 cc CP3 engine and the same regional maintenance intervals. Variant equipment does not change the engine, valve, oil, coolant, brake-fluid, or chain schedule shown below.
The standard Tracer 9 uses manually adjustable suspension. The Tracer 9 GT has KYB semi-active electronic suspension, and the GT+ also uses electronic suspension with its radar-linked rider aids. Do not read the suspension description in this article as applying to the standard bike.
Yamaha redesigned the range for 2025 with a longer rear subframe, revised bodywork and ergonomics, a new lighting system on some variants, and optional or standard Y-AMT depending on model and market. See Yamaha’s official 2025 Tracer 9 range announcement. The 2025-onward standard, GT, GT+, manual-transmission, and Y-AMT variants need their own guide.
What you need to service the Yamaha Tracer 9 / GT — Consumables and Special Tools
If you’re servicing the Yamaha Tracer 9, you at least need motorcycle maintenance tools — things like an oil catch pan, a paddock stand, and so on. (Well, you don’t need the paddock stand if you have the GT as you would already have a centre stand.)
For the Yamaha Tracer 9 / GT, the manual recommends the following specific consumables.
| Part | Yamaha Tracer 9 (890cc, 2021-2024) part spec |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | Yamaha recommends Yamalube 10W-40. The manual recommends “Yamalube” and it’s affordable, so why not! The manual has a whole section on “Why Yamalube” saying their oils come from “teams of specialists of mechanical engineering, chemistry, electronics, and track testing” and that Yamalube oils “have their own distinct characters and value”. Other high-quality synthetic oils include Motul 7100 10W-40 or Mobil 1 Synthetic 10W-40. |
| Oil filter | Needs to be changed every time you change the oil. The Hiflofiltro HF204RC is a good option. The standard Yamaha 5GH-13440-61-00 also works of course. |
| Engine coolant | Yamaha recommends an ethylene glycol antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors like Yamalube coolant. But a good alternative is — bear with me — Honda Coolant. |
| Spark Plugs | NGK LMAR9A-9 should be used per the manual. Make sure it’s gapped correctly to 0.8-0.9 mm (with a gapping tool) and torqued with a torque wrench to 13 Nm/10 lb-ft. |
| Air filter | The DNA performance air filter is a common recommendation: P-Y9N21-01. OEM air cleaner element number is B7N-14451-01-00. |
| Brake pads | OEM front brake pads are part 5SL-25805-00-00. This is the same as on many sport bikes from Yamaha, including the previous gen Tracer 900. EBC part number is FA252HH. OEM rear brake pads are part 5VX-25806-00-00. This rear brake pad is shared by many Yamaha motorcycles from as far back as 15 years ago. The EBC equivalent is FA174HH. |
| Brake fluid | Yamaha specifies to use only DOT 4 fluid (e.g. Castrol DOT 4 synthetic) brake fluid from a sealed container. |
| General grease | Always good to have on hand lithium soap-based grease for lubing external pivot points (like the swingarm) and bearings, and silicone grease for a few points. |
| Chain maintenance | Motul chain paste — one of the most highly-regarded chain lubes. Easy to apply, doesn’t fling off. If you need more stuff, get the Motul chain care kit as an affordable package. |
The Tracer 9 is quite fresh, so more aftermarket parts are still being released.
Yamaha Tracer 9 / GT Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the 2021-2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 with the 890cc CP3 engine.
The maintenance schedule below shares the same content as the manual, but has been re-ordered in a more convenient format.
Note that the US and European manuals for the Tracer 9 GT show different maintenance schedules.
- In the US manual for the Yamaha Tracer 9 / GT, there are 4000 mile / 6000 km or 6 month service intervals.
- In the European manual for the Tracer 9 / GT, there are 10000 km / 6000 mile or 12 month service intervals.
There are some other, smaller differences, too. See more details on the Europe / US differences for Yamaha motorcycles here.
Maintenance notes
- At the end of the schedule, continue the maintenance schedule in the order below
- Adjust, clean, and lubricate the chain every 600 mi (1000 km) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain or riding in wet areas.
- The Tracer 9 uses a disposable oil-coated paper filter. Don’t clean it with compressed air as you may damage it, risking engine damage.
Yamaha Tracer 9 / GT — US Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the Yamaha Tracer 9 / Tracer 9 GT from the US manual. Oil change service intervals are 4000 miles / 6000 km or 6 months, and the major valve service is every 26600 miles / 42000 km.
| mi x 1000 | 0.6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km x 1000 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 31 | |
| months | 1 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | Every |
| Perform standard inspection checklist (see below) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 6 months |
| Change engine oil (warm engine before draining). Use Yamalube 10W-40 or Motul 7100 10W-40. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Replace oil filter (HF204RC) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check spark plug condition. Adjust gap and clean. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Replace spark plugs (NGK LMAR9A-9, gap 0.8-0.9mm) | ✓ | 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months | |||||
| Check and adjust valve clearances | 26600 mi (42000 km) | ||||||
| Replace air filter (P-Y9N21-01) | 24000 mi (37000 km), or more often if riding in dust / wet | ||||||
| Change coolant (Pro Honda coolant). | 3 years | ||||||
| Replace brake hoses | 4 years | ||||||
| Change brake fluid (Castrol DOT 4), along with rubber parts of brake master cylinder and brake calipers. | 2 years | ||||||
| Check wheels for runout and for damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check wheel bearings for smooth operation. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check swingarm pivot operation and for excessive play. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check operation of rear suspension link pivots. Correct if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Moderately repack swingarm pivot bearing with lithium soap-based grease. | 32000 mi (50000 km) | ||||||
| Check chain slack, alignment and condition. Adjust and lubricate chain (Motul chain paste) | 600 mi (1000 km), or after chain gets dirty / wet | ||||||
| Check steering bearing assemblies for looseness. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Moderately repack steering bearings with lithium soap-based grease. | 12000 mi (19000 km) | ||||||
| Check evaporative emissions control system (if fitted) for damage. Replace if necessary | ✓ | ✓ |
Yamaha Tracer 9 / GT — Europe / APAC Maintenance Schedule
Below is the maintenance schedule for the Yamaha Tracer 9 / Tracer 9 GT from the European manual. Oil change service intervals are 10000 km / 6000 mi or 12 months, and the major valve service is every 40000 km or 24000 mi.
| km x 1000 | 1 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mi x 1000 | 0.6 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | Every |
| Perform standard inspection checklist (see below) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Change engine oil (warm engine before draining). Use Yamalube 10W-40 or Motul 7100 10W-40. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Year |
| Replace oil filter (HF204RC) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Check spark plug condition. Adjust gap and clean. | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Replace spark plugs (NGK LMAR9A-9, gap 0.8-0.9mm) | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check and adjust valve clearances | 40000 km (24000 mi) | |||||
| Replace air filter (P-Y9N21-01) | 40,000 km (24,000 mi), or more often if riding in dust / wet | |||||
| Change coolant (Pro Honda Coolant). | 3 years | |||||
| Replace brake hoses | 4 years | |||||
| Change brake fluid (Castrol DOT 4), along with rubber parts of brake master cylinder and brake calipers. | 2 years | |||||
| Check wheels for runout and for damage. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check wheel bearings for smooth operation. Replace if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check swingarm pivot operation and for excessive play. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Check operation of rear suspension link pivots. Correct if necessary. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Lubricate swingarm pivot with lithium soap-based grease. | 50000 km (30000 mi) | |||||
| Check chain slack, alignment and condition. Adjust and lubricate chain (Motul chain paste) | 1000 km (600mi) Or when chain gets wet | |||||
| Check steering bearing assemblies for looseness. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Moderately repack steering bearings with lithium soap-based grease. | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Check evaporative emissions control system (if fitted) for damage. Replace if necessary | ✓ | ✓ |
Yamaha Tracer 9 Routine Service Checklist
Below is the checklist of items to do at every service per the schedules above.
The items required at break-in service are marked with a checkmark in the right-most column.
| Yamaha Tracer 9 / GT Standard Inspection Checklist | At break in? |
|---|---|
| [D] Perform dynamic inspection using Yamaha diagnostic tool. Check the error codes. | ✓ |
| Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. | ✓ |
| Check throttle grip operation and free play, and adjust if necessary. | ✓ |
| Lubricate throttle cable and grip housing (Protect All Cable Life) and other control cables | |
| Check clutch operation. Adjust or replace cable. | ✓ |
| Lubricate moving parts and cables thoroughly (lithium soap-based grease, Protect All Cable Life). | ✓ |
| Check lights, signals, and switches operation. | ✓ |
| Check sidestand switch operation and replace if necessary. | ✓ |
| Check brake switch operation, front and rear. | ✓ |
| Check / adjust headlight beam (if necessary) | ✓ |
| Check and adjust fuel injection synchronization. | ✓ |
| Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. | |
| Check brake hoses for cracks or damage, and for correct routing and clamping. | |
| Check cooling system hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. | |
| Check engine idle speed (Not required in US) | |
| Check front brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary (EBC FA252HH x 2). | ✓ |
| Check rear brake operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary (EBC FA174HH). | ✓ |
| Check tyre tread depth and for damage. Replace if necessary (see spec below). | |
| Check and adjust tyre pressure as necessary. | |
| Check front fork operation and for oil leakage. Rebuild/ replace if necessary. | |
| Check shock absorber operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary. | |
| Check wheel bearings for smooth operation, looseness, or damage. Replace if necessary. | |
| Check all chassis fitting and fasteners, and tighten/replace as necessary | |
| Lubricate brake lever pivot shaft with silicone grease lightly. | |
| Lubricate brake pedal, clutch lever, and shift pedal pivot shafts with lithium soap-based grease lightly | |
| Check sidestand pivot operation. Lubricate with molybdenum di-sulfide grease. | |
| Check crankcase breather hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary | |
| Check exhaust system for leakage. Tighten and/or replace gaskets as necessary. |
Maintaining Your Chain on the Yamaha Tracer 9
It’s important to maintain your chain on the Tracer 9, as on any chain-driven motorcycle. Use a good-quality chain lubricant like Motul chain paste, or a Motul chain care kit which comes with a couple of handy tools to maintain the chain.
Yamaha recommends you follow the following chain maintenance schedule every 500 mi / 800 km (or 600 mi / 1000 km in Europe) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain, or riding in wet areas.
| Chain maintenance item |
|---|
| Check drive chain lubrication condition, lubricating if necessary (Motul chain paste) |
| Check drive chain slack, alignment, and condition, adjusting / replacing if necessary Target slack of 45-50 mm or 1.77-1.97 inches — See below notes |
The 2021-2024 Tracer 9 GT and GT+ have a centre stand. The standard Tracer 9 may not, depending on market and equipment.
Checking chain slack
To check chain slack, put the Tracer 9 in neutral and support it securely. Use the centre stand on GT and GT+ models. For a standard Tracer 9 without a centre stand, use a suitable rear stand and follow the owner manual for your model.
Measure at the middle of the bottom part of the chain — about 53 mm (2.09 in) forward from the end of the drive chain guard.
Push down on the chain and measure the distance from the drive chain guard to the middle of the chain link.
Target chain slack for the Yamaha Tracer 9: 45-50 mm (1.77-1.97 in)
If the slack is out of spec, you should adjust it — especially if slack is beyond 55 mm.
Adjusting chain slack
To adjust chain slack, keep the motorcycle securely supported in the same position used for the measurement.
- Loosen the axle nut and the lock nuts (on both sides of the swingarm)
- Turn the adjusting bolt on both sides counter clockwise to tighten the chain slack. (This extends the bolt, which extends the chain.) If for some reason your chain is too loose, let out slack by turning it clockwise, and push the wheel forward to catch the slack.
- Target the tighter end of the slack range (45 mm / 1.77 in).
- Make sure you adjust both sides to the same degree. The axle slider will align with the alignment marks — count the number of marks on both sides.
- When you’re done, tighten the axle nut to 105 Nm / 77 lb-ft, then the lock nuts to 16 Nm / 12 lb-ft.
- Check the slack again when you’re done to make sure it hasn’t significantly moved.
Tyre sizes/pressures for the Yamaha Tracer 9 / GT
The manual specifies the following tyre sizes and pressures for the Yamaha Tracer 9 / GT
| Wheel | Tyre size | Tyre pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 120/70 ZR 17 M/C (58W) | 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) |
| Rear | 180/55 ZR 17 M/C (73W) | 290 kPa (2.9 bar, 42 psi) |
The 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 ships with Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22R tyres — high-end sport-touring tyres.
About the 2021-2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 range
Yamaha enlarged the CP3 engine from 847 cc in the earlier Tracer 900 to 890 cc for the 2021 Tracer 9. The 2021-2024 engine makes 87.5 kW (119 PS / 117 hp) at 10,000 rpm and 93 Nm (69 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, with a six-axis IMU supporting lean-sensitive rider aids.
The standard Tracer 9 is the lighter, simpler version with manually adjustable suspension. The GT adds touring equipment including a centre stand, heated grips, pannier mounts or cases depending on market, and KYB semi-active suspension. The GT+ adds radar-based adaptive cruise control and linked-braking functions while keeping electronic suspension.
The maintenance work is still conventional: oil and filter changes, periodic valve-clearance checks, coolant and brake-fluid changes, and regular chain care. The main difference by market is timing. US schedules use 6,400 km (4,000 mile) intervals, while Europe/APAC schedules use 10,000 km (6,000 mile) intervals.
Manual evidence for the 2021-2024 Tracer 9 range
The tables above were transcribed from the periodic-maintenance sections of the Yamaha owner manuals. The slider contains the complete US and Europe/APAC schedule pages used for this guide.
Download the manual for the applicable model code and market from Yamaha’s official owner-manual library. US owners can also use Yamaha’s US owner centre.
Ref the 2021 Tracer 9 information, the GT is the model that comes with the electronic suspension, the standard one doesn’t.
Good detail catch, I updated that sentence. I also added in a bunch more detail on chain maintenance and simplified the schedule.