Nikolajsen
"Keep it simple"
Congratulation
Agree with the above, 600 miles on my GT, 1st service Saturday.Finally! After waiting 2 and a half months my new Tracer GT is here and running me around for two days, poor S10 is looking sad and neglected.
Highlights of the GT.....
Wonderful engine, 115 hp but haven't tried all of it yet
100 lbs lighter than S10
Speedometer switches from kms to miles (unlike my S10)
TCS stays in either 1 or 2 (but not off) after turning off ignition
Gear indicator works with clutch lever pulled (unlike my S10)
3 ride modes and noticeable differences
Windshield heights adjustable with one hand while riding
Cool colourful TFT meter
Fuel Consumed display
65 mpg so far, but taking it easy during break in
Quick-shifter is the BOMB
A few negatives..
Chain drive
No distance to empty display
Speedometer reads 5% high
Small foot pegs
Small panniers
Small fuel tank
Turning cold and white here in a few days so both bikes are loaded and heading to Arizona for 5 months, so I'll get plenty more GT and S10 riding time. And I'll post up some photos with cactus and tumbleweed as background.
Finally! After waiting 2 and a half months my new Tracer GT is here and running me around for two days, poor S10 is looking sad and neglected.
Highlights of the GT.....
Wonderful engine, 115 hp but haven't tried all of it yet
100 lbs lighter than S10
Speedometer switches from kms to miles (unlike my S10)
TCS stays in either 1 or 2 (but not off) after turning off ignition
Gear indicator works with clutch lever pulled (unlike my S10)
3 ride modes and noticeable differences
Windshield heights adjustable with one hand while riding
Cool colourful TFT meter
Fuel Consumed display
65 mpg so far, but taking it easy during break in
Quick-shifter is the BOMB
A few negatives..
Chain drive
No distance to empty display
Speedometer reads 5% high
Small foot pegs
Small panniers
Small fuel tank
Turning cold and white here in a few days so both bikes are loaded and heading to Arizona for 5 months, so I'll get plenty more GT and S10 riding time. And I'll post up some photos with cactus and tumbleweed as background. [/QUOTE
Did a side by side at the local dealer with the Tracer GT and S10.
Very close call, but it looks like every dealer on the net is selling them for MSRP, while the S10 can be had for a decent discount.
Might be the deciding factor, other things being close.
the tank is an ok size for the size of bike.Finally! After waiting 2 and a half months my new Tracer GT is here and running me around for two days, poor S10 is looking sad and neglected.
Highlights of the GT.....
Wonderful engine, 115 hp but haven't tried all of it yet
100 lbs lighter than S10
Speedometer switches from kms to miles (unlike my S10)
TCS stays in either 1 or 2 (but not off) after turning off ignition
Gear indicator works with clutch lever pulled (unlike my S10)
3 ride modes and noticeable differences
Windshield heights adjustable with one hand while riding
Cool colourful TFT meter
Fuel Consumed display
65 mpg so far, but taking it easy during break in
Quick-shifter is the BOMB
A few negatives..
Chain drive
No distance to empty display
Speedometer reads 5% high
Small foot pegs
Small panniers
Small fuel tank
Turning cold and white here in a few days so both bikes are loaded and heading to Arizona for 5 months, so I'll get plenty more GT and S10 riding time. And I'll post up some photos with cactus and tumbleweed as background.
Just picked one up last week and over 600 Miles now. Very light and quick bike, gonna be a tough call to keep the S10.
The S10 is definitely more comfortable but it took a couple things to get it there for me, I'm sure a couple tweaks on the Tracer will so wonders for comfort. I'm hoping to make to a long distance bike.I rode the Tracer GT 1200 miles without even looking at my S10, then got back on S10 yesterday for a 200 mile afternoon ride. For me, the S10 is more comfortable with more legroom and better wind protection but the extra 100 lbs and less power sure is noticeable. I'll be keeping both for the foreseeable future, even with different tires the GT will not likely be a good dual sport and I don't don't really see the GT as a long distance tourer either...... but it sure is a great curve-carving hotrod!
best to get some ointment!Always been a fan of the 900 triple,now it appears they may have a chassis to fit me.I think im getting a tracer gt itch.
Great job! One has to fix the itch! Love the blue wheels! Had the same ones on my FZ09I got the ointmentView attachment 51272!
After 9.5 years and 679,465 kms, I have traded my trusty 898 lb Kawasaki Voyager V-twin for the new 495 lb Tracer GT. Black with blue wheels, with touring windshield and 50 litre top case coming. The new bike is built but enroute from Japan so I won't have it for several weeks yet. I'm looking forward to the drastic weight loss and significant performance and technology upgrade.
I've had a Kawasaki or two in my garage for 16 years, so it feels weird to be without one now.
S10 will remain as my adventure and long haul tourer, GT will be my little hot rod and weekend solo ride.