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control and bias of the braking system . There are three main elements to the radarlinked Unified Brake System that operate only when the BC ( Brake Control ) is turned ON . Firstly , brake assist intervenes when the system detects that a collision is imminent . Secondly , front / rear brake assistance adjusts braking forces to both wheels for stable deceleration . And thirdly , the cornering brake control automatically adjusts braking force to inhibit tyre slippage when the machine is leaned over . The radar-linked , Unified Brake System constantly analyses following distance data from the millimetre wave radar . If the system calculates that the rider ’ s braking inputs are insufficient to prevent a collision with the vehicle ahead , it will increase brake pressure to the front and rear wheels to help slow the TRACER 9 GT +. The system will also automatically slow the TRACER 9 GT + when a pre-selected following distance is reached while running the adaptive cruise control , but as soon as the rider applies the brakes the ACC is deactivated – and at this point , the radar-linked Unified Brake System will intervene if it determines that the rider ’ s braking inputs are not sufficient to prevent a collision . While the UBS system is designed to provide additional braking assistance , Yamaha has made it clear that it is not a collision avoidance system . The tech injection continues with KYB electrically controlled semi-active suspension that features two modes - Sport or Comfort - and links in with the IMU for optimal control of dampening . The Tracer 9 GT + also scores new switchgear to control the bike ’ s extensive suite of electronics , a refined height adjustable seat and a larger diameter rear brake disc along with a new rear brake pedal . Pricing for the 2024 Tracer 9 GT + is set at $ 28,299 with bikes already arriving in dealers .
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