Yammy Tracer 9 GT+.

[Upt' North]

Luddites look away now, it's techy, techy. If they can make it stand up on it's own when it inevitably becomes the GT++ there'll be little need for rider Involvement, but is that a good thing?
You could well argue it's about blummin time but the standard adjustability seems class leading.

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ (2023 - on) Review

Upt.

 

[Mellow]

Nice... Yamaha is definitely improving that bike... I love the engine. Never liked any saddlebag options and I always had wind management issues but wow, so much fun in the twisties... THAT I do miss.

I like what they did with the TFT.. integrating the map using Garmin software is good... I wonder if it will have bluetooth headset connectivity as well and include Garmin drive / weather options...

 

[STFlips]

I think MCN liked it , they do make it sound brilliant, I must say

 

[the Ferret]

Everybody (especially moto-journos) say they love the bike/ engine, but nobody I know who has actually bought one seems to keep them more than a year or so including my son. After one year 13,000 miles he traded it in on an MT-10 which he has now had 3 years. He considered the 900 triple just an "ok" bike.

 

[Mellow]

Everybody (especially moto-journos) say they love the bike/ engine, but nobody I know who has actually bought one seems to keep them more than a year or so including my son. After one year 13,000 miles he traded it in on an MT-10 which he has now had 3 years. He considered the 900 triple just an "ok" bike.

There are many on a tracer forum that are pushing high mileage number for the FJ-09 and Tracer variants.. just takes someone that likes the bike enough to keep it... Same goes with every bike.

 

[ReSTored]

There are many on a tracer forum that are pushing high mileage number for the FJ-09 and Tracer variants.. just takes someone that likes the bike enough to keep it... Same goes with every bike.

I'm in this camp. The Tracer lacks a shaft drive and the wind / rain protection of an ST or an RT, but I knew this when I purchased a 2019 GT in 2020 with 3,700 km on it. I wanted the tech, the much lighter weight, suspension adjustability and the handling, the engine is a bonus.

Mine had, or I've added, a Madstad windshield, engine guards, T Rex highway pegs, Givi rack for my 52L Maxia, lowering linkage, Terry Adcox seat, Zumo XT + a few other things. It's a nice touring platform and I'm happy with it.

 

[rwthomas1]

Must everything look like a very large insect and a transformer had an intimate moment behind a dumpster?

 

[Mellow]

Must everything look like a very large insect and a transformer had an intimate moment behind a dumpster?

Absolutely!!!!

 

[rwthomas1]

Absolutely!!!!

BMW looks OK. Well, except the GS....

 

[ReSTored]

Must everything look like a very large insect and a transformer had an intimate moment behind a dumpster?

What a consenting insect and a transformer do behind a dumpster is none of my business.

Besides, the look does grow on you.

 

[Jethro]

Ask a Harley dude what any other breed of bike looks like.

 

[Sadlsor]

BMW looks OK. Well, except the GS....

That's fine, too.
Ya don't look at it while you ride it!

 

[dwalby]

The Tracer lacks a shaft drive and the wind / rain protection of an ST or an RT, but I knew this when I purchased a 2019 GT in 2020 with 3,700 km on it.

Its been a few years since I've owned a chain drive bike, how far can you go between chain lubes?

 

[Tedbrogden]

Its been a few years since I've owned a chain drive bike, how far can you go between chain lubes?

I relube after 500 to 600 miles. With the stuff they have now, it takes about 2 minutes.

 

[ReSTored]

It's been a few years since I've owned a chain drive bike, how far can you go between chain lubes?

On trips, if no rain, I do every 2nd day. Rain, every day.

 

[rwthomas1]

What a consenting insect and a transformer do behind a dumpster is none of my business.

Besides, the look does grow on you.

Lots of things grown on you, most are cleared up by antifungals and antibiotics....