YamSARider
New Member
Hi, Long time Yamaha rider (25+ years), last ten years XT 660 only, but need to upgrade to either MT 07 Tracer / Honda NC 750 (sucks that fuel tank refuel nozzle is under pillion seat, but great fuel consumption, or XT 1200 as primary transport. Have long been looking at the XT 1200 and here to learn more from owners as I'm looking for a low maintenance, low running cost motorcycle with decent fuel consumption. The MT 07 Tracer I could perhaps put some dual tires on, but perhaps more limited for gravel riding than the XT 1200 even though it makes up 5 - 10% only of my riding and due to needing it for primary transport, the sacrifice I'd have to make not having to ride off road with friends on occasion is something I'm thinking about as I enjoy going hiking and camping, etc too and load up with camping stuff or even a blow up boat, which seems less practical for the Tracer perhaps, but more able than the road MT07 version at least.
