Thoughts on the Tracer 9 GT

[mybackhurts]

2024 TRACER 9 GT+ | Yamaha Motorsports USA

The new 2024 TRACER 9 GT+ is Yamaha’s ultimate Sport Tourer with a best-in-class specification that delivers unprecedented levels of versatility, functionality, comfort and control. - The Yamaha 2024 TRACER 9 GT+

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Prob go check one out tomorrow for fun.

Alot of beep boops and computerlizationals on these...

At a glace, love the front and the lights, forged wheels are nice, quickshifter nice, kyb suspension, TFT dash can do gps...

The rest is whatever. Lot of safety crap.

 

[bimota]

The dealer across the road from me has had 3-4 in the show room for awhile now lovely bike to be honest superb engine,


rob

 

[bimota]

If i rode solo possibly could be tempted but sat on one and i felt cramped on my own never mined all my trips involve 2 up and luggage

rob

 

[mybackhurts]

If i rode solo possibly could be tempted but sat on one and i felt cramped on my own never mines all my trips involve 2 up and luggage

rob

Yeah I'm curious if I will fit. I'm solo so shedding 100lbs + would't be horrible. I doubt it tho looks smaller.

 

[bimota]

one of the welsh lads from up the rode from me on here swopped his xt1200 last year for a tracer 900 and loves it
not sure what model he has tho, don,t think its a 24 one

rob

 

[mybackhurts]

Front end looks so good.

 

[bimota]

alot of them about at the cafes on the week ends over here so they must of sold well

rob

 

[scott123007]

My friend has one (GT+) and it's really nice. Smooth as glass, decent power and mileage, and great handling. I'm 6' 195lbs and did not feel cramped.

 

[RCinNC]

It's one of the bikes on my "what will I eventually replace the S10 with?" list. The only personal downsides are the chain drive and the advanced electronics package. It might entail shopping for an older Pre-Plus model. I've read lots of good things about it (and, being the internet, some bad things too like "engine is too buzzy"), but it still looks like a potential lateral move from the Super Tenere.

 

[fac191]

I would like Yamaha to update the engine ect on the 700 series. I think the Honda and Suzuki engines are leaving them behind.

 

[gv550]

I bought a Tracer GT when they first arrived in 2019, loved riding it but needed it's 3rd chain and sprocket set at 34,000 kms. Sold it after 6 months, glad I kept my T12 with shaft drive.

 

[RCinNC]

Wow, a third chain and sprocket at that mileage sounds to me like some sort of alignment problem, or a material defect in the parts.

 

[Cycledude]

How are the headlights ? The pictures make the headlights seem like they might be even worse than the Super Tenere headlights.

 

[Sierra1]

Too small for me and no shaft final drive.

 

[bimota]

me to, not going back to chain

rob

 

[Tenforeplay]

After that test ride go check out a triumph rocket 3 for comparison

 

[Bridgee13]

I did look at these before I bought the XT, until my Mrs said my 6ft 4 made it look to small.

Rude, but true haha.

Dave

 

[mybackhurts]

After that test ride go check out a triumph rocket 3 for comparison

Nobody does test rides out here unless you are special. Damn theives.

I did sit on one. I WANT THE POWAAAAH! Fortunately for my debt to income ratio they don't make them for Giraffes.

 

[SkunkWorks]

I test-rode one at a Yamaha Demo event here in Denver a couple seasons ago.
Love that engine! It's "Rowdy"!
The quick-shifter is addicting....
I spent about a half-hour on it, and did not find it too cramped. (I'm "Bear Sized") Riding position and controls felt like they were appropriately located for me.

I wouldn't consider it as a replacement for the S10, but if Yamaha comes out with a T9.......................Y'all better not be in my way!

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . I wouldn't consider it as a replacement for the S10, but if Yamaha comes out with a T9.......................Y'all better not be in my way!

I think it's more likely that they make a Tracer 10 GT using the MT-10 motor. Or maybe both. The T-12 is more of a GT than a dirt bike anyway.