Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Key Replacement

Quick answerOn a US-market Tracer 9 GT from the 2021 redesign, Yamaha's 2021 and 2022 owner's manuals describe a conventional key with no immobilizer section, so a lost key is normally replaced by cutting a new one at the bike. Bikes built for Europe are different, and the newest generation uses a smart key in Yamaha's European manual, so we always confirm which version you have first.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT key quick facts

The 2021 and 2022 US Tracer 9 GT owner's manuals (model codes MTT9GTM and MTT9GTN) open the controls chapter with the main switch and have no immobilizer system section.
Yamaha's European Tracer 9 GT manual for the same generation does include an immobilizer system section.
The key releases the passenger seat; the rider seat then comes off with a lock lever under its rear edge.
The fuel tank cap opens with a quarter turn of the key and the key cannot be removed unless the cap is closed and locked.
The key identification number is stamped into the key tag, and the US manual gives a space to record it.
Yamaha's European manual dated September 2024 covers a smart key system on the Tracer 9 GT.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2021-2022	Tracer 9 GT (US market, MTT9GTM and MTT9GTN)	mechanical cut key	no	No immobilizer section in the US owner's manuals. One key for the main switch and steering lock, fuel cap and passenger seat lock.
2021 onward	Tracer 9 GT built for Europe and similar markets (MTT890D)	transponder key with immobilizer	yes	The European owner's manual for this generation lists an immobilizer system at the start of its controls chapter.
Later US model years and the newest generation	Tracer 9 GT and Tracer 9 GT+	confirm by VIN and key photo	varies	Tell us the year and send a photo of the key and we confirm. Yamaha's European manual for the newest generation describes a smart key on the GT.

Which Tracer 9 GT do you have

The Tracer 9 GT replaced the Tracer 900 GT for 2021 with a new frame, a six-axis IMU, cruise control and electronically controlled suspension. With that much technology on board it is easy to assume the key is electronic too. On the US bike, the manual says otherwise. Its instrument and control chapter starts with the main switch and steering lock, where Yamaha's European edition for the same generation starts with an immobilizer system.

The quickest tell is the key set you were given. The 2021 US manual describes ordinary keys and a key tag stamped with the key identification number. A red-bowed key in the set, or a fob with a push-button start, points to an export or newer smart key bike.

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Seats, storage and fuel cap on the 2021 and 2022 US bikes

Main switch: ON, OFF and LOCK. To lock the steering, turn the bars fully left, push the key in from OFF and turn it to LOCK
Passenger seat: insert the key in the seat lock and turn it counterclockwise, then lift the front of the seat
Rider seat: with the passenger seat off, remove the cap and push the rider seat lock lever, under the back of the seat, to the left
Storage compartment: under the passenger seat. Yamaha suggests bagging documents kept there so they stay dry
Model label: on the frame under the rider seat
Fuel tank cap: open the lock cover and turn the key a quarter turn clockwise. The cap will not close without the key in it

Side cases

The GT is the version sold with hard side cases. The US owner's manual does not describe their locks, so we do not assume how yours are keyed. When you call, tell us whether your ignition key also opens the cases, or whether they have a key of their own. If a case key is the one that is missing, that can be handled on the same visit.

Replacing a lost Tracer 9 GT key

For a plain-key US bike we verify ownership with photo ID and the registration or title, cut a key to the bike's locks and check it in the main switch, the fuel cap and the seat lock. Because the rider seat, the storage space and the model label all sit behind the passenger seat lock, that lock gets tested as carefully as the ignition.

If your bike has the immobilizer or a smart key, the work and the cost are different, and some of it may need Yamaha parts. We will tell you which case applies before anyone drives out.

Where to find the key code

Yamaha's 2021 US manual says the key identification number is stamped into the key tag and should be recorded in the space provided in the Consumer information chapter, for reference when ordering a new key. Check the manual's identification numbers page and your dealer paperwork.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT key FAQ

Does the US Tracer 9 GT have an immobilizer?

The 2021 and 2022 US owner's manuals have no immobilizer section, unlike the European manual for the same bike. For later model years we check your VIN and a photo of the key before answering.

How do I get under the rider seat of a Tracer 9 GT?

The key only releases the passenger seat. Once that is off, a lock lever under the back of the rider seat frees the front seat. Without a working key, neither seat comes off the normal way.

My Tracer 9 GT has a red key. What does that mean?

A red key is Yamaha's code re-registering key, used on immobilizer bikes. It suggests the bike was built for a market outside the US. Keep it safe and do not ride with it.

Is the Tracer 9 GT covered by your Tracer 900 GT page?

No. The Tracer 900 GT and FJ-09 are the earlier generation and have their own page. This page is for the 2021 redesign and later.

The immobilizer system on this bike

Yamaha Immobilizer: Red Key, Black Keys and Lost KeysYamaha's immobilizer uses three chipped keys: one red-bow code re-registering key and two black-bow standard keys.
Yamaha Smart Key: Code Card, Lost Fob and Emergency ModeYamaha's Smart Key System is a keyless fob that lets you switch on, start and unlock the bike or scooter without inserting a key.

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.