I’ve ridden the XR, the tiger 900 and the new multistrada 950. My hopes are on this one. I thinks it’s likely the one that’s the most fun and best value. In the states the GT comes in just shy of $15k. While you can get an XR for less, it doesn’t have the same options. When you spec all those bikes out to be equal to the tracer (with bags) the tracer comes in at thousands less, sometimes with more features. As long as Yamaha made good on the improvements they have written down, this will hands down still be the best value in the segment.

The engine is 890cc, not 899cc. The gas tank is not the same size, it’s increased a little to 5 gallons.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Tom HB good catch

Kent, another great review. I too have a XSR900 set up for the twisties. Im considering the new Tracer 9 GT for longer trips to replace my heavier Road King . My buddies say no need to keep both Yams. since they are very similar. What are your thoughts on this?

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

I really think there is a big difference. The XSR feels like a different monster. It us unruly and raw. I made another video about the Ninja 1000 vs the 9gt. It strikes a more 1 bike kind of chord as it is more sporty than the 9gt. Thanks for watching.

I'm definitely looking at picking one up.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Still love my 900,...these bikes are pretty fun compared to some of the competitors.

I have ridden the tracer 900.The engine is very good and almost electrical on all the rev range but the gearbox was clunky and the brakes,suspension were budget.The bike at max speed was somewhat unstable and wobbly.I hope yamaha have improved all these points to justify the more money that ask for this bike.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I own the Tracer 900 GT and this is why I feel if there's no change to the handling and switchgear, they are going to be outclassed in this price range.

@MrMoto4u

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixthisoverdrive New frame new swing arm repositioned motor electronic suspension I am pretty sure there will be a major change to the handling on this model

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

I really hope so. The upright ergos on the bike naturally make for a twitchy handling package. As long as there is more weight to the front and the suspension to handle that weight it should help a lot

Anyone that buys a BMW over this will see the value in Yamaha when the BMW needs to be serviced. It will cost far more to own in the long run

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

enhancdreality same with the tiger. Once they are out the door, the euro bikes try to hit you up with maintenance check ins that can be quite costly.

I'm an happy owner of the 900GT and I already pre-ordered (in Italy) the 9GT on Dec, 30th 2020. A lot of expectations!😉🏍️💨✊✊✊

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll keep my fingers crossed. It should be a great bike

@berradasaad9516

3 жыл бұрын

The price of Gt in Italia?thank u

@stefanomainardi6131

3 жыл бұрын

@@berradasaad9516 the price is 13.599€ + 300€ taxes for the plate etc.

@berradasaad9516

3 жыл бұрын

@@stefanomainardi6131 Thank you Stefano for the precision..the price announced in France 13999€. Its my favorite . Thank you 🙏👍

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

@@berradasaad9516 Sorry. couldn't find it, can anyone else help him out?

Pre-ordered one in Barcelona, final price expected to be the official 14.299 EUR plus plate expenses, less 500 EUR in equipment offered by the dealer. As I already have the Yamaha top case in the commuting Xmax 300 and the bike is already quite well equipped, let's see what can be appealing. I suppose gel seats and top case support will do the trick. It is replacing a YZF1000R Thunderace crashed some 8 years ago. In between, many rental bikes, including a Tracer 900 which convinced me keeping in the brand (also owned Kawasaki and off road Honda). I am 20 years older compared to when I bought the 'ace, so less sporty more comfy is spot on for me. As per the refinement difference with the BMW's, well, I tried several of the twin F800 flavours and was not particularly impressed. The 1200 boxers were yes, finer, but in the twisties I felt a dumper truck from a coal mine could be equally agile and have more luggage space than that ridiculous top case which couldn't hold a 15" old school laptop. One last thing: "Puig" is Catalan for "Hill" and proper pronounciation for the ending -ig is like -tch in "match", say "pootch" ;) That was a free undemanded advice from my inner grammar (Catalan) naz1 :)

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Domenec Sos Valles thanks for weighing in. Good to hear what one things with different experience.

Great Video Kent. My personal opinion is that you should upgrade to the new model and give me a smoking good deal to purchase your current one.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Wow...never thought of that Mark! I might just not consider it from hear on out! lol Cheers.

I would be interested if you've ridden the 9 and compared it to your yet. Where the changes interest me is in the chassis changes and how they've dropped the front to improve the steering. ( allegedly !)

@sixthisoverdrive

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe this spring’s

Definitely interested. GT is worth the increase for all the options. Love Yamaha reliability compared to BMW . I believe the Kawasaki 1000 is an older engine design I think so the 9 is completely redone on the inside. I like the more useable 3 over a big 4

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Lloyd the weight saving over the kawi is significant, but that kawi is going to feel a bit more stable and the top end really howls. They would be very interesting to try back to back. From what I’ve tried, the Kawasaki feels like it costs more than the Yamaha.

@marklloyd4153

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixthisoverdrive yes i would find it nice to compare . The yam is tuned for low to mid also the cross plane crank I believe makes it a little raspy like a twin while also aiding in delivering power in lo to mid territory. . I really prefer bikes with that mid to lo power or maybe more flat , and torque ranges as to me all that power seems to b more attainable for street use while bikes like many 4 cylinder liter bikes seem to b tuned with power at higher rpms and u need to b Revving the rpms hi to b in the power band . I like the yam with everything within ez reach performance wise I’m just hoping they made the fueling less snatchy .

After considering and going for a test ride on the Triumph 900 GT Pro, the BMW 900 XR, and Ducati's Multistrada 950, I put down a deposit on the Tracer 9GT and ordered one. I did so because after comparing these bikes equally kitted out the Yamaha came out costing less, thus offering greater value. I can live without the ability to connect my phone to the bike, and as a matter of fact the Triumph dealer and I were unable to connect my phone to the bike prior to the test ride. But I'm not here to analyze the features of these bikes, (and let's face it an argument could be made to purchase any of them) but I just wanted to say that for me the Yamaha ticked all my boxes. I live in the states and expected delivery is this April. Cheers.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Barry Krakovsky awesome! Even with the 900 gt that I own you’d be happy. Because most of the dealers here are locked down, I couldn’t get out of the door pricing, which I really like doing as the euro bikes always add a bunch on in accessories and dealer prep. Thanks for weighing in.

@DomenecSosValles

3 жыл бұрын

Did a similar analysis, and even started with a serious look at the beautiful MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Rosso.

@chrisw4215

3 жыл бұрын

May I ask why you didn’t consider Suzuki V strom 1050?

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Barry Krakovsky I know for me, it was just to vanilla. I have ridden them and I don’t find that they have any character. There is nothing wrong, they do everything ok, they just don’t excite me.

@barrykrakovsky756

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisw4215 it's not because of the bike. Where I live the V strom is carried by a chain of dealers and I'd rather support the independent shop.

Definitely worth it. Already put down the deposit back in December

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

XCG awesome. It’s going to be fun.

Mate give the bike a chance,I have ordered one can’t wait to ride it.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

The bike will be great. My 900 is fantastic. It’s just quite a price bump. Thanks for watching.

I love the red color. Not sure why it went up 2G? anyway I do like it

Six, What you think of the 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX compared to 2021 Tracer 9 GT? Lots of bang for your buck on the Ninja & at a cheaper price compared to Tracer 9 GT. Your thoughts?

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

I loved my ninja! The only reason I wouldn't get one is because I'm mechanically inept at taking off fairings to change the oil. It has less bottom end, but I like the handling and feel better on the ninja.

Nice looking bike with a lot features but $16,999.00 and going to a dealer just to be marked up another $1000-$1200+ in pdi/freight and doc fees is a turn off so basically walking in and negotiating $1000+ off just to end up paying MRSP in the end. The GT is going to be more with the luggage, cruise control, heated grips, quick shifter, active suspension etc etc. Lets see what the basic Tracer 9 comes in at for MSRP. The BMW F900XR is less but by the time you add luggage, cruise, heated grips etc etc and bring it up to the 9 GT's equipment wise I'm sure it will be comparable in price. I just can't walk into a dealership and lay out the "I have to pay the ladies in the back to fill out the receipt" fees.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Yup...just finished my video where I compare the 9gt and the ninja, and the Tracer priced out at 16800 + the taxes. (All the freight and prep included). Pretty sure the bmw would have been that plus freight and prep.

Can't wait for your testride , Love your content btw !

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm looking forward to trying one. I'm hoping the restrictions don't stop that from happening...Thanks for watching.

Tyres are Bridgestone battlax T32 sports touring .these are very good tyres are fitted to Kawasaki versus 1000

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Paul Needham thanks for that. I usually run pilot 5s from Michelin and on every Japanese bike I’ve ridden they have exponentially improved the ride and handling from the stock tires. Also...I’m lucky to get 5000 kms out of stock and get over 20000 kms out of the 5s. Hopefully that changes for this bike.

@foolishcoyote.

3 жыл бұрын

those bridgestone tires are underperformers and make the tracer sketchy in cornering......get yourself a pair of michelin road 5's and be assured that you have the very best tires on the market today....you deserve the best.

this is by far the sexiest looking motorcycle on planet earth. hope that quickshifter is nice. I definitely plan on purchasing some pilot road 5s for her.

@pjodysseus2746

3 жыл бұрын

lmao.. good one!

I think they've done a great job on the styling of the Tracer and an awful job on the new MT09. I'm with you in hating most screens because of noise and buffeting. I'm currently on an MT10 but the Tracer GT makes way more sense for the amount of touring miles I do.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Banditmanuk if they would put a tank that went 300 kms on the 10, I would be a happy man. Thanks for watching.

I'm looking at this for my next bike, but for $3K more you can get a Ducati Multistrada 950 S with hydraulic clutch, brembo brakes, higher spec and quality components, and a 4 year warranty for the 2020 models and on.

@tomhb9479

3 жыл бұрын

It’s good they have such a long warranty. With an Italian bike, you’re going to need it. I owned a Piagio before. It was towed on a flatbed truck 3 times in its first year after buying new. Once for throttle body failure where it was stuck at about 1/3 throttle and fighting me to stop it, and twice for ignition failure which left me stalled at traffic signals. I realize Piaggio is not Ducati, but have you seen the consumer reports ratings?

@ferociousfrankie

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomhb9479 I'm with you there believe me, but I think the newly included 4 year warranty on the 2020 models and on is a step in the right direction. Nevertheless, I'm still 60/40 towards the new tracer. I'm waiting for one to come into the dealers in April to check out the ergonomics. I still wouldn't get a launch year bike though, probably wait for the 2022 version at the earliest.

@douglasalexander4348

3 жыл бұрын

Higher spec ? With the 3k do you get an upgrade to Yamaha reliability ? The clutch is soo light on the yam, do you find it a problem, if so buy an Honda AF

sounds like a triumph. and I do like that triple motor

@sixthisoverdrive

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best motors in the biz.

@milesdavis8665

2 жыл бұрын

@@sixthisoverdrive you know it

why is it so expensive for essentially an MT09 w bags and some plastic farings?!

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

You’d have to ask Yamaha.

You Guys don’t get the new tech kamo color in Canada?

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of.

@DomenecSosValles

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixthisoverdrive "deers" :D ;)

I might just get a 19or 20 and paint it the same red color

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Why not.

I’ve compared similar models from other manufacturers and the Tracer still seems to be a better value or at worse on par compared with them. Add in the fact that Yamaha is #1 for quality and the beloved proven triple now has more power and torque down low it’s going to be even better! Most these other bikes don’t come with cases so there’s probably 1500 right there - there is nothing to really add to the GT. The display I’d have to see in person but I think I like it for the fact that it displays a lot more information without having to toggle through a lot of menus. For me there only a few things that I care to know and most the other stuff I could care less about. As well, since the screens are split I can put my gps unit right in the middle, it looks like, without it blocking the display now.? So it makes sense to me.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Martin I used to own a ninja 1000 and I loved it. I noticed that they are only 15000 cdn and with cases it’s just under the Tracer. Only difference is the ninja handled a bit better imo (never road them back to back) and had an extra 40 hp. I love the Tracer, and I do think the one I bought is under priced for what you get, but if it’s now the same price as the competitors, I’m going to have to check the competitors out as well. It’s no longer a slam dunk. Thanks for your comments.

@martin4819

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixthisoverdrive I hadn’t looked too much at the more sport bike looking tourers like the ninja 1000sx but it’s a pretty compelling bike! So much so I wouldn’t buy the Tracer at its new price without first seeing it (not sure I like the looks of the front end) and without at least sitting on it. I think for me it’s going to come down to looks and riding position. Unless of course the ride reviews of the new Tracers would warrant otherwise.

lighter is good but the sound naaa haha nice adventure bike for that type of riding

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

I have an xsr 900 that I straight piped...it sounds mean! Doesn't really fit this bike though.

When I bought my Ninja 1000abs I seriously looked at the Tracer 900GT but here in Australia the Ninja was better value, more power, both good looking and better 2 up. The side cases are not included but are far superior to the Tracer. The outgoing 900gt here is $21k on the road and the current Ninja1000sx is $18800 (about $20k with the panniers) on the road. Now it seems the gap will be bigger when the new Tracer9GT comes out. FWIW I like the new Tracer9GT. The two things that nearly got me over the Ninja is it is a more agile bike with a more upright position. Yamaha, why is only one of the headlights on when low beam is on? It's looks so much better when both are on and it's safer!!! The looks have definitely grown on me, it will be interesting to see the price in Australia but my guess is it will be around $23.5k on the road which is the same as the MS 950S.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

C M I owned a ninja 1000 also, and what you gain in agility in comparison is what you lose in corner feel and stability. If the ninja is cheaper, I’m thinking ninja for sure. Only thing I didn’t like was the fairing getting in the way of home maintenance.

@chachim3014

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixthisoverdrive Thanks for the reply. Heading out in a couple of hours for ride through the beautiful Adelaide Hills.

The original 900GT is a great bike, but not perfect, I would have preferred Yamaha to sort out the annoying little irritations of the original GT and kept the price down. For the new money, I’d be looking at a BMW XR...

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

That would be a great choice. I did like the excitement the 900 had over that beemer, and it was a no brainer at the price difference...now I’m not so sure.

SIX you're going laugh at this one... "Tex Rider" from Ontario did a SHOUT-OUT for You.! LoL See if you can find it. It's a 1min and 10sec. LoL While I, only featured your Username in mini-Series. Which maybe you already seen. I am at work right now, but going watch this whole video, bit by bit with pauses.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Funny...right there in bold letters!

@AngelFaceMotoRider

3 жыл бұрын

AGREED.! Hey Kent, did you also find your Username in my mini-Series.? Goodness you're Popular. (smiles)

They’ve made the panniers unbelievably ugly. Why have they done that. The old panniers looked really nice. I have a 900GT and these panniers would actually put me off getting the new one as an upgrade. Just awful.

@sixthisoverdrive

3 жыл бұрын

Rob Walker only positive here is they fit more stuff. Thanks for your opinion.