Introducing the Yamaha Tracer 7 GT Y-AMT 2026

Automated Shifting for Sporty Tourers

Yamaha enhances its mid-range tourers with the new Y-AMT gearbox. For the Tracer 7 and Tracer 7 GT, this means more comfort and less shifting hassle. The latter, in particular, now offers an impressive package of features.

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published on 07/10/2025

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For the 2026 model year, Yamaha introduces a new variant to its popular sport touring lineup: the Tracer 7 and Tracer 7 GT will now be available with the automated Y-AMT shifting system. This enhances the blend of sportiness and touring comfort with an exciting new feature.

Tech Update: Yamaha Tracer 7 GT Y-AMT 2026

The Yamaha Tracer 7 GT, which underwent a comprehensive update for 2025 (check out the review of the new 2025 Yamaha Tracer 7 generation), remains largely unchanged in the new model generation but is enhanced with the new Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission (Y-AMT). This system allows for either fully automated shifting or manual gear changes via a paddle shifter on the handlebar. In conjunction with the Ride-by-Wire system (Y-CCT) and the three YRC riding modes (Sport, Street, Custom), this is aimed to create a particularly harmonious setup.

The Tracer 7 models clearly aim to be more than just basic entry-level bikes, as evidenced by the impressive array of features on board: cruise control, traction control, an enlarged 18-liter fuel tank, an upgraded 41-mm USD fork, new Michelin Road 6 GT tires, and a 5-inch TFT color display with smartphone connectivity and navigation.

Features and Comfort: Differences from the Tracer 7 Y-AMT

Taller windscreen (90 mm taller, 60 mm adjustable)
Three-level heated grips
Comfort seat with thicker padding
Rubberized footpegs
Center stand
Hard cases that each hold a helmet and are mounted on an aluminum bracket
Remote shock absorber adjustment using a handwheel

Yamaha Tracer 7 Y-AMT 2026 Launch, Colors, and Availability

Both Y-AMT variants - the Tracer 7 Y-AMT and Tracer 7 GT Y-AMT - are set to be available at Yamaha dealerships in Austria from January 2026. A2-compliant 35 kW versions are also planned. As for colors, everything remains the same:

Tracer 7 Y-AMT: Redline, Midnight Black
Tracer 7 GT Y-AMT: Icon Performance, Tech Black

Segment Classification: Sport Tourer with Comfort Option

With the Y-AMT system, the Tracer 7 GT edges closer technically to the Tracer 9 GT—though it doesn’t quite reach the same performance level, the gap in features is slowly closing. The GT variant remains a well-balanced mid-range sport touring bike with solid travel capabilities and sporty riding pleasure. The introduction of the automated transmission is likely to appeal especially to commuters and touring riders who welcome the added comfort of a clutchless experience.