Thanks for a brilliant review. In general, very much the same experiece as you have, so I will also add protective film over the instruments. As many owners might have missed from reading the manual is how to "highlight the heated grip function by"press and hold" - Then the right handlebar instrument/ controller wheel is DEDICATED for adjusting heat grip setting between 0-10. This comes handy while driving, and makes adjustment much more safe and easy. Many riders have reported this fiddeling with the wheel as an "issue" , so you better try this out :-) Setup is stored also if bike is turned off. Happy driving:-) Best regards from a huge 9GT fan from Norway

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

I'm going down to the garage to try that now! We don't get owners manuals with loan bikes, but I do have the PDF so I've no excuse! Cheers, John

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - it works! Have pinned this comment, thank you!

Should have been a single 8 inch screen, with Google or apple compatible.

I've had my Tracer 9GT Redline for five weeks and also covered 2000 miles. I'm an experienced rider, this is my 78th bike. I also have one of the new Katana's in my garage. One of the reasons I went for the Tracer 9GT was the weight. As I'm getting older, my last touring bikes were three Tenere's, a V Strom and an Africa Twin and these bikes were getting seriously heavy fully loaded to drag out of the garage or manouvere at a standstill. The Tracer feels light as a feather in comparison and once on the move is much quicker and handles better than these bigger adventure bikes. The engine is just amazing, it just drives in any gear at any speed at any revs and is pretty frugal. The panniers are easy to mount and take off, I have the inner bags and they work fine. They do however scuff very easily. The twin screens are not an issue for me. I have trip 1, trip 2, air temp and the fuel guage on the right hand screen and the main information you need on the left screen, speed, gear indicator and revs are easy to read. I agree the heated grips are a bit difficult to swithch on, on the move. One of the issues I have with the lights is the fact that the bike is not easily seen in the daylight. I do ride in a group and the guys say that the bike is very difficult to see when I am behind them. Another issue is the availibilty of accessories for the bike. I know that this is a temporary hiccup, but I really could do with a topbox for a seven day trip to Scotland at the end of this month. The topbox is available but you can't get the mounting plate. All in all, I am absolutely delighted with the bike.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you're enjoying it! Hope you can get that mounting plate soon. This was one of the launch bikes, so I got lucky in that it was already equipped; I know that Yamaha UK is fighting hard to get the accessories through as quickly as possible. Cheers, John

@tracer1127

3 жыл бұрын

It certainly inspires confidence because it’s so light and handles so well. It has more than enough power for the road and has no worries keeping up with far more powerful bikes.

@cofiSRB

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Alan, I have mounted a plate from a Tmax on mine (it is the same one), hope this helps.

@alanhedley8622

3 жыл бұрын

@@cofiSRB Where did you get it from ? I've heard that the Niken plate also fits. Thanks.

@cofiSRB

3 жыл бұрын

@@alanhedley8622 I got it from my local Yamaha dealer. The plate that I got is for the previous Tmax (I presume), those are the ones they already got on stock.

Thank you very much for your review. Here a 57 yo rider with 40 years of riding experience, 12 bikes enjoyed. After a DEEP market research (Tiger 900, AT, F900XR,...), I'm waiting for my T9 to be delivered in August. I agree with you in 95% of your appreciations. Dashboard is not an issue for me, seat confort is; I will go for upgrading options. Thank you again !!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching... enjoy your new bike! Cheers, John

I have to say you're the best reviewer on youtube. You talk about things that are very important to us but not other reviewer seems to care about.

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks SO much! Cheers, John

Excellent review. There's a bucket load of reviews that are very similar, you do cover more points here. I am very tempted by this bike. Can't get a test ride though, because it seems the dealers can sell all the bikes they can get hold off ! Maybe now the ship that blocked up the Suez Canal is on the move (I'm sure I read there are some Yamahas on the ship!) , maybe they'll be a few more available.

Now this is a proper review. Not the press day test drives. Not the all praise with the "I wish the wheels would be a different color" so you feel you said something negative not to sound too much like a commercial. When I rode my 2018 MT-09 for the first time at night I had a shock to discover I can see absolutely nothing in turns because of the led lights pattern. I watched more than 50 youtube "reviews" before, nobody mentioned it, go figure.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! All the best, John

@NMdesertracer

3 жыл бұрын

The only time the dash looks good is when the lights are off in the garage!

Getting mine tomorrow and really looking forward to it. The test ride was brilliant. Just need to munch them miles on my own machine now.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Let me know how you get on. Have fun! Cheers, John

Fantastic thorough review as always and so interesting to listen to. Keep them coming.

This is the best review on a bike I have ever seen. Good job!

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers, John

One of the best reviews I’ve ever seen .. perfect , and thank you !!

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

I did considering this. Thanks for the real review.

Really good review. Attention to details is excellent for example the pressure switch for the fuel gauge. It’s details like this is really useful

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

Great job on the nighttime LED lighting review!

@bennettsbikesocial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers, John

Hey, thanks for this great review. I got my bike ordered few months ago and it is on the way. Still going to have to wait for 3 weeks though. Will be so happy to finally get to ride it soon

@VinReho

3 жыл бұрын

Also I ordered the screen protection from Eazy-Grip as soon as I saw you recommend it. Scartching that already massively reflecting screen would be a nightmare...

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic - let me know what you think. Enjoy... cheers, John

Great review. Real-world experience and insights like this are rare - so many reviews just regurgitate specs and prices. Anyone can get that from the manufacturers web site. I test rode the 9GT last weekend although it's not quite what I'm looking for, it's still a very impressive bike.

@bennettsbikesocial

Жыл бұрын

Cheers! All the best, John

Thank you for great in-depth review! I am waiting for mine to ve delivered - I am moving from Multistrada 950s and main competitor was Versys 1000SE. From my point of view, Tracer sits inbetween those two and provides easy to ride, calm and smooth bike for decent price

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent - hope you have some great rides on it. Cheers, John

@desidius2003

2 жыл бұрын

What didn’t you like about the MTS950s and replace it with the Tracer? That’s one of the bikes I’m considering to replace my everyday bike, a Versys 650

@zakw3637

5 ай бұрын

+1 @desidius2003. What are your impressions of the Tracer after the Multi?

I hope you can get your hands on the new tracer GT + , your reviews are so good it would be interesting to see what you think of it.

A tip, After having the screens configured, go to the icon of heated handles. press until fo icon is highlighted. from there, whenever you use the button on a wheel, it only sets the level of the heated handles. Of course it can be reversed to go back to tinkering with the settings, press the wheel for a few seconds and voila.

Add some big black eyes brows to those clocks and Groucho would love them , but seriously good review , if I could afford it I’d upgrade from my 2019 900 gt

You guys put a lot of work into this one. Great real world review. Not a bike I’m interested in personally but I watch them all. 8:00. Those clocks definitely do look like two eyes, nose, eyebrows etc. Once you see it you never forget it. I blame neeves for that one.

Best review I have ever seen - great example of issue at night with LED's sharp triangle "blade" pattern. Reviews never show night riding. 19:03 At least you have a rear hugger. My NC700X doesn't have any! You could epoxy or rivet a small "visor" to you fender to help. Agree about having favorites menu for frequent suspension adjustments. Amazing to have electronic suspension!! And plastic comes off easy and is soft - my NC700X all the plastic overlaps so it is very complicated and hard to take off and get back on.

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! All the best, John

As a new Tracer 9 owner, this review puts all my thoughts to words. Ridden 3000km on mine now and I looooooove it. It's also my first "big" bike(more than 650cc). Only thing is that I actually like the dual displays but would not mind them using the right display a bit better. Awesome review that makes me proud to own a Tracer 9

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thank you! You'll have a great time on it!

@CPLBSS88

2 жыл бұрын

was so pissed that I waited two years for this "upgrade" ant they go ruin the damn display 😤 No to mention the lack of connectivity... on an almost $15k bike!? WTF are you thinking Yamaha!!!!!??? Im due for a bike upgrade this year but they may have lost me as a customer with this one.

@dougiequick1

Жыл бұрын

@@CPLBSS88 But honestly the display is relatively minor downgrade compared to the things truly upgraded over the previous gen ...it really is an almost entirely new generation of the model rather than just an upgrade of the existing one. (I think the only thing in common is the basic engine platfrom although that is heavily reworked) I suspect anyone that like yourself really sees the display as a deal killer can simply hold off for the upgraded 2023 version of the same bike which is apparently getting a new single large display along with upgraded radar adapative cruise control...(I bet at least $500 more on the price though) The connectivety issue is sure a fair gripe the bike really does lack value considering how much it shares in common with the MT09 which is dang 50% cheaper! I hate they force us to buy the side cases which adds $1000ish to the price... that was almost a deal killer for me except the only other two bikes I was interested in (GSX and Ninja sport tourers) are or at least were totally unavailble here locally so the Tracer won my business by default and even then no one would deal on the price...the best I could was finding a dealer that charged me "only" full msrp with nothing added on top. I do really enjoy this bike though! I can never get over this motor! SO satisfying! But IF Yamaha would come up with an R9 with a not crazy ergomonomice? At 60 oe 70 pounds lighter than this piggy? I just might not be able to control myself! Even though I am too old for such foolishness THAT will be hard to resist! ~~~>kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4OeqLR-mNiacdI.html

The hugger issue is the same on my 2018 model and for me is the only let down. The bike is superb and I would certainly recommend one. When I do come to change this current model looks like it fits the bill. Still not sure about the split dash, but it’s about the ride, not the numbers.

Love your insights and wanna start first By thanking you for the time to make the video. I have a 2020 Tracer ! Misses the downshift quick shift and larger saddle bags. But in MY defense has a more usable Dash. I prefer my dash to the newer version. I love the bike! In watching reviews I knew the windscreen to be a problem. I bought a better one from Revzilla the 1st month and ran comfy with that all last summer. Only real problem Ive had since then is I find I can't stay in the saddle longer then an hour cuz I get bum sore. So I purchased a Bagster seat from Chromeburner last week. Sooo comfy. I chose the cheap shipping option but received the seat in 2 days. So anyone with concerns I endorse ChromeBurner. They sent the part the next morning before I even got outta bed. It has stitching that comes down the center and doesn't quite mesh with the gas tank(looks 1/4 lean to one side which I don't like). But for 365 US Im still happy with that upgrade. It otherwise hugs the bike very well and got rid of the wobble produced by the stock seat. The stock seat just wiggled all over and I'm glad to be rid of that. And not having to wait months to get it on the bike made me very pleased. Every rider has to decide but that Tracer brings my 53 year old ass a lot of fun and comfort and joy...

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent info, thanks very much! Cheers, John

Great review as always. I had been really excited about this bike, but in the US, we're only now beginning to get a small supply. I ended up getting a used 1200GS and am very happy with it. Hopefully can test this some day.

Yamaha nailed it with the GT all those extras that are usually options. Triumph should take note.

@constantinosschinas4503

Ай бұрын

Triumph, at least in Greece, did take a note and they offer their 2024 Tiger with 3 hard cases and some other GT related stuff, free of charge.

Thanks for the super thorough review. I have recently bought an xsr900 but am finding myself doing more touring than I anticipated and am wondering if I should have shelled out the extra cash for a tracer. Have subscribed so I can see more reviews like this in the future.

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! The XSR is great bike (I used to own an XSR700), but if you are touring a lot the Tracer's a great option with the same awesome motor.

A very in-depth review of the bike. I have test-ridden the bike agree with most of your reviews. keep up the good work. What happened at the end Ha ha.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! John

Such a comprehensive, very detailed review! Enjoyed watching it a lot! Thanks a million!!!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Cheers, John

Good review, how different is the ergonomic compared to Mt 09(2021) ? Is the handlebar higher? Also is there the Buzz at 5k or higher rpm?

Ordered the Tracer 9 gt in the middle of March her in Denmark and i am still waiting. Price in Denmark around 22,000 pounds. Good review i enjoyed watching it, can't wait to get mine. The dealer kept my tracer 700 when i ordered the 9 so I have nothing to ride so a few days ago i bought a new Honda CRF 300 L to play with while I'm waiting for the Yammy, now I'm looking for some green roads.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you get it soon! Cheers, John

I've had mine now for 8 weeks and can honestly say I really like it both on my own and with the Mrs...

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! What did you have before it? Cheers, John

@bigt7559

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Suzuki GSX S1000F but did have a MT09 before that. I too have missed gears with the Tracers QS but I put it down to not been more positive with my gear changes 🤷‍♂️

Excellent review.but we got to remember we are all different. 👍👍

I got mine 4 weeks ago, its at 850 kilometers now. Realy love the quickshifter. Only thing I am going to get asap is a sport/short windscreen. The wind nois is verry turbulente around the helmet. Verry Nice revieuw 👍

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Enjoy your bike! Cheers, John

Very good review! What are your thoughts in comparison to the Kawa Ninja 1000SX? Especially regarding comfort for the pillion when doing long distance and multiple day touring?

I've had mine for about 3,000 miles at the moment and just came from a 1200-mile trip from Delaware to Western Virginia (Back of the Dragon). I will say I love this bike overall, but the screens are definitely clustered pretty tight. The windscreen is not too great (I am 6'2") and it does wobble like you've had a few too many pints with your friends from Applebee's. The storage is alright but adding a top rack/case would truly help this bike if you're looking for more extra-long-distance touring. The tires are fine for me in the twisties. I never really gave them a hard try (like track riding), but they held up quite nicely on a long-distance tour. The seat is not too bad honestly. No matter how comfortable your seat is on your bike... your butt will definitely feel it after a while. The suspension modes really aren't too crazy. It is meant for long-distance riding and not necessarily (although very capably) hard track days. I do not do much night riding with the bike, but the lights work.. haha they aren't going to blow you away, and the cornering lights are somewhat useful. Overall, the bike is wonderful, and I plan on doing many trips with it. If you are going to get a Tracer (I tried to the earlier versions), I do recommend the 2021+ version for extra power, suspension, looks, luggage capacity, electronics, etc. but that's just me. Thanks for the wonderful review! I am glad you love yours also.

what an amazing bike...in 3 months i get my A drive licence and i will go for tracer 9gt . my long term bike.

Great thorough and practical review John…good to hear a pillion opinion too as very few of those in reviews. Ride safe.

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - you too! Cheers, John

@HP-fj2pk

2 жыл бұрын

I can't find link for pillion review...help please

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

@@HP-fj2pk www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/long-term-test-bikes/yamaha-long-term-test-bikes/tracer-9-gt-2021

@HP-fj2pk

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial thank you so much

Hey Bud, brilliant review, but please, for more commute, back roads and dual carriageway riding which do you think might be better?, New Ktm 890 Adventure or new Tracer 9gt?, please? Ride safe.

great review, great bike, sounds like it has no weaknesses

Great review... again covering stuff that's really relevant. 14.55..fuel gauge, I'm pretty sure most gauges still read the level not capacity, so the shape of tank can affect the reading. I. E. halfway way down, but not necessarily half full.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, so the gauge will be calibrated to the shape of the tank, and this one is pretty close once you get past that first half. Cheers, John

@Grahamvfr

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial yea I see what you mean.

Thanks for the review. The one thing that I don't like about the 2019 version is that the display doesn't seem to include a Range value, but only fuel consumed. Does this newer version display Range?

When Yamaha fix the instrumentation display I’ll be interested to ride the bike as a candidate. So much to like about the bike but there’s no decent place for a GPS on a bike that would be a go to for solo touring.. and the windscreen is a bit lame

You're great at this review stuff. Thanks!

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU! That's really kind! Cheers, John

Hi I live in New Zealand, new Plymouth got my 900 Gt last and love it everything you have said I agree with. The one thing I like is using the clutch not the quick shifter do to me being 63 and have been riding since I was 16 back in the UK. (miss Matlock run with my mates. The wheel I find is a pain to use. But apart from that love it.

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thanks! Persevere with that quick-shifter... once you get used to them there's no turning back! Cheers, John

Hi. Love this bike had mine now just about 2 months done 2400 miles and loving it just won't to ride all day no bum trauma its so comfy, i do think people nit pick if the clocks where on a bmw they would be the best thing since slice bread 🍞. And fuel wise on a nice steady day a good 265 a tank and thats not slow slow. 😀

Got to compare to the tumph tiger 1050 sport. I fitted the Mitchellen Road 5 on my pre-owned mt09 Tracer 2015 abs at time of purchasing due to Avon tyres that where on where in short worn out. Never looked back. Braided lines would be good. I fitted aftermarket yamaha led running lights and indicators in one unit. Even comes with the resisters as well. Bike looks like an xwing from the back of the bike.

Hello from Australia. Good honest review and I just bought one based on your last review! I had a 2017 Tracer and loved it (still do). This GT just adds so many minor improvements that come together to make an outstanding motorcycle. I've been riding for 20+years and lost count of motorcycles I've had. The old Tracer was a good allrounder but the GT just seems to take it to another level of refinement. Yer every motorcycle (or car for that matter) has little annoying things. My only gripe is the instrument cluster is a bit harder to see in daylight shadows. And for some reason the seat feels the same height as my old one, but is meant to be lower. I'm going to have another go at lowering it. Main positives for me is the suspension - just so more confidence on bumpy corners. Bars are the right width. Bike is very stable at high speed. Panniers take a helmet (I have the top box on back order). I'm still running in the engine, but so far there's far more to like than to gripe about. I threw my leg over some other bikes before going with a Tracer again, but they just didn't have all the same features for the price. Great tip on the instrument screen protector - just bought one!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - thanks! What other bikes did you check out first? Cheers, John

@rustysalami8088

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Cheers John. As I'm a bit vertically challenged it does narrow down my options a bit. I looked at the small and large multistrada - both very nice bikes but didn't come standard with some things the GT Tracer does, and a lot more cash for the Ducati. Also the bars are so wide!!! No good for lane filtering which is legal in most of Australia. BTW really enjoyed your first review with your pillion partner as it helped convince my wife the GT will be more comfortable. Haven't got her out on it yet as its a bit cold over here at the moment.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

@@rustysalami8088 I reckon you've made the right choice. Just remember the width of the panniers if you're filtering with them on as they stick out past the bars. I use a top-box mostly though, so it doesn't bother me. Have a great time with it! Cheers, John

@rustysalami8088

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial just following up on this John as I've now run the motor in a bit and given it the beans. Crikey! Went on on 350k ride on some back roads with some mates and it's a different level to my old Tracer. My mate on 2020 Ducati 950 Supersport couldn't keep up with me on the twisty bits. We were both impressed and I'm no racer. I've done a few track days in the past on sports bikes and I'm seriously thinking of doing this on the GT just to see how it would go around a track. Cheers

Very good review! However, what are your thoughts in comparison to the Kawa 1000SX ? (even if it's a different approach and different kind of bike)

Enjoyed this update, but I do agree about the tiny headlamps which seem to be a modern trend on the latest crop of bikes, it seems to be form over function, I'd much rather have a bigger headlamp and a properly designed reflector and beam pattern, so I can actually see where I'm going. Modern motorcycle designers today, obviously don't actually ride or ride at night, and yes I suppose if you wanted, you could fit auxiliary lamps, but why can't they just give us proper lights with a decent spread of light to start with, the new Suzuki GT tourer has the same tiny headlamps, which ok I've not ridden one in the dark, but judging from your test on 9GT the beam pattern is somewhat lacking.

I have the 2019 tracer 900 gt, with 25.000 miles on it. I just bought it. Was still expensive, but in an amazing condition. Feels brand new. And so far i love the bike. Im going touring with it and long distance. Using the quickshifter and the cruise control on the highway is the best feeling ever

@bennettsbikesocial

Ай бұрын

Excellent - enjoy! Cheers, John

Had mine for nearly a week... first big bike after passing my mod2 on Friday. Absolutely loving it so far, but only really have my old MT125 to compare against

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

You chose wisely! Nice one... A Yamaha fan for life? Cheers, John

@boblearnstoride

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial certainly a yamaha fan so far

Thanks for the review, got a test rise booked in a couple of weeks on a 9gt and a 900xr.......we will see.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent - let me know how you get on! Cheers, John

@grizzlystr3445

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial test rode the Tracer 9gt today & just couldn’t get on with it. The peg position stops you getting your feet down & getting to side stand without being a contortionist, some buffeting from screen at motorway speeds & instrument dials font too small/busy to see at a glance. Otherwise lightweight, punchy, comfortable, brilliant quick shifter & exhaust noise. Really wanted to like this bike, but didn’t suit me I’m afraid ☹️

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

@@grizzlystr3445 That's the beauty of bikes! I don't have the same problem with the pegs (I do on my S1000XR), but the other points I can see. Hopefully one of the bikes in our upcoming comparison test will suit you. What are you hankering after? Cheers, John

@grizzlystr3445

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Agree no two riders the same so not every bike suits. Looking forward to the group test 👍😎

Brilliant review. Your enthusiasm and ability to describe your riding experience is fantastic. I almost feel like I've ridden it myself. But unfortunately I'm riding nowhere as Sydney goes into its third week of lockdown and my bike's in the driveway gathering kookaburra shit. Suppose I could wash it. But for now, your review makes me feel like I've been for a ride. Thanks.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It'll be worth the wait to get out of this, then the riding will be all the more awesome. Take care, John

nice review, by the way in 2:29 which is the model of that KTM? thnks!

Can this be changed to GP shifting pattern (reverse) than standard shift?? Thanks

Great video again John I'm always looking forward to your reviews. However may I raise a little issue???? I watched 26 minutes and was very disappointed that Helen did not give her honest no nonsense review 😅 ....and tell the bosses we could do without the Bennett's advert every 20 seconds....we will still know what channel we are watching 😉👍

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Ha - I'll make sure Helen's in the next video. The transitions are meant to be breaking up the sections, but also to promote BikeSocial, rather than just Bennetts now. Cheers, John

@threethrushes

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Just to second the adverts were OK once, but after the fifth time, made me want to extract my eyeball from the orbital socket with a rusty screwdriver and some WD40.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

@@threethrushes Sorry about that. I guess I could argue that each is just one second long, and intended as a transition (like the old Batman scene changes!), so even in total (I'll put fewer in during my next edit - I'm still learning), far less time was spent on these than unskippable mid-roll KZread ads, which I won't put in as I find them annoying, despite them being a potential revenue stream.

Thank you for spending time discussing and demonstrating the lighting, especially at night (other reviewers please take note). To me the setup seems overly complicated: this light's off when 'dipped,' (US rider here) these are on all the time, these are turning lights ... I don't understand the rationale/appeal of having one main light off during the day ... is it a safety thing, as in not confusing the relative distance of the vehicle? Anyway ... I really appreciate the down-to-earth, nut-n-bolts review of the bike's features.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I will try to find out at some point, but I know there are limits to maximum permissible light output. For instance, the JW Speaker cornering lights weren't able to run in full-beam with cornering as it exceeded the regs. I will try to dig deeper though... cheers, John

@myousic4564

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial the single light is a yamaha things since many years. It looks ugly but it's a safety thing as MadChalet said. Look at this from the other side - when you drive a car and you see two small lights coming your way on the other side of the road you think that is a car and it's far away because gap between lights is small and you start to overtake. Surprise, that wasn't a car far away, that was a bike just in front of you...

You said you have t32 tyres fitted. How do you like them. I was thinking of having them on my xsr900. Currently running t31s but heard they are a bit vague due to wide sipes in tread pattern.

Which would you say would better for me. I’ve got a XJR 1300. And can’t decide between the Tracer 900or the Tiger 1250. What’s your advice ??

When will you do the comparison between tuono v4, sfv4s, speed triple rs, s1000r and sd1290

brilliant review

Great in depth review. 👍🏻

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers, John

Great review would like to see a comparison test with the likes of a vstrom and bmw 850 gs cheers

@yakekaj

3 жыл бұрын

And the v85tt😉

ive got the 2019 tracer 900 GT , an absolute awesome bike , the 2021 looks great but not a fan of the croucho marx look, might wait a few years till i upgrade lol

Hello! Can you remove the passenger handle? It doesn't look sporty at all. Or can you fit the old tracer handles on the new model?

I've a kawasaki z1000sx performance,been looking at the tracer but can't make my mind up if I should swap to the tracer

any reviews coming on the newly released tracer 9 gt +? i think they fixed what most people had issue with on the 9gt, screen, QS, seat comfort...

Great review. Can't wait to get mine.

@TheJAMTUB

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Hi John. My only dislike are the panniers. Not a fan of the shape. I usually go for SW Motech. They haven't got the hard pannier set-up yet so i think i'll wait for those. For me it seems like the Yamaha panniers don't look great on the bike. Luckily here in Malta the GT comes without panniers so one has to order them separately. Which gives me the freedom to choose what I want I guess.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheJAMTUB Works out perfect! Cheers, John

I really appreciate the recommendation for a screen protector, I ordered some as soon as I got the bike. I have to agree with just about everything, I’m not quite happy with the windscreen and I find it a little too loud for longer trips (I’m 6’,182cm) and the screen could have been arranged better with the right screen being very limited currently. Other than that I love the bike and after I get the OEM touring screen I don’t think I’ll have any real complaints about it.

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear - thanks! I'm going to try some aftermarket screens so hopefully we'll get a better idea of some alternatives soon. Cheers, John

@georgespalding91

2 жыл бұрын

What brand pen screen

Thanks great review

Funny to watch British videos when metric and imperial are mixed and I have no idea what it means haha have to use Google all the time , great review thanks

Question; seen a lot of pictures of bike and the six front ?ighting. I often only see one lite. Can they both be on full time?

When I first saw the dashboard I did NOT like it at all. After a test ride, I love them xD

I think they have split screens so you don’t have to plough through a lot to get to what you want ?, I’m wanting a duel, a tourer and a scratcher, like the movable pegs

I chose a Tracer 9GT out of the Versys, VStrom, Tiger GT Pro & BMW F900xr/F1000xr. I have to agree, for the money it's superb & that 3 cylinder engine isn't "a compromise" it's simply "Just Right". The Tracer costs less, has unrivalled reliability & (for me) a MUCH lower insurance cost. Out on the road it's easy to see where the money has been spent, with great handling, lots of willing engine power, a smooth ride from the semi active suspension & the assurance of Cornering ABS (which Inhave had to use already when someone came around a corner way too wide!) Short comings, for me are the clocks. Yamaha probably thought they'd stand out from the crowd & I can see wanting be to little different, but seriously these need to be updated on the next refresh. Phone/navigation integration needs to be included, too. The seat is awful, it's hard & sloped forward. My cheap & nasty, old Suzuki GS500 had a better seat. Come on, Yamaha, how come you can't beat such an ancient design? The mouse wheel is annoying, but BMW has the Industry Standard there & Triumphs mouse button is a close second. The lights aren't enough for me, I'll be adding PIAAs as soon as I can. The other thing I need to change is the touring screen, at 6'3" it's just not tall enough. And now we come to the thing I'd REALLY like to change.....Yamaha North America. While our European & Australian brothers are shown riding around with Tracer 9GT accessories such as top boxes, slider, engine case guards, screens, comfort seats etc etc...over in America The Cupboard Is Bare. Yes things show up on Yamamha's website, but rarely are they actually in stock & the list is pitiful to begin with. Comfort Seats? NO! Top boxes? Sometimes...allegedly... but brackets to mount any of them? NO! Radiator guards? NO!. I'm beining to wonder how come Triumph can launch a new model (Tiger 900) & have shelves of accessories in their US dealerships yet Yamaha can't despite them coming out at approximately the same time. So yes, the Tracer has rough edges, but the expensive, soulless BMWs didn't hold my attention long. The Suzuki VStrom was appealing, but is looking dated. The Versys 1000LtSE+ was 2 wheeled starship & I loved it, but heavy & very expensive. Triumph's Tiger 900 Gt Pro was my first choice, but outside of my price range.....No matter what bikes I tried all roads led back to the Tracer.....now if only Yamaha would sell the Tracer 7gt here, too & show the Versys 650lt how it SHOULD be done!

now THIS is what I call a bike review !

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

Thanks for the nice review! I am almost IN to buy a new Tracers. Though, a bit lost which to choose - standard or GT for the weekend fun as town and short tours mostly alone without a passenger around the country. What would be Your advice? Thanks in advance! Simas

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

If you have the money, I'd get the GT as it's go the extras and I'd say it'll be the one most desirable at resale. Cheers, John

Does anyone have experience with modifying the lighting system for it to have both mains on simultaneously during the daytime and/or when using the high beam switch? Cheers

Tremendous review Are handguards good ie do they keep wind and cold off hands or are they just for aesthetics . I’m worried about screen . I’m 6 foot. Have you found a screen that’s better than OEM

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm still looking for a better screen I'm afraid. But yes, handguards really do make a big difference. Cheers, John

Perfect review! Though I am still lost whether I should by standard or GT version. What would be your advice if use bike for weekends short- mid tours and city commuting? Thanks in advance! Simas

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Best bet would be to try them both if you can, to feel the difference the suspension makes. Also, if you can make do with just a top box then you maybe don't need the panniers of the GT. Cheers, John

Hi John, love the content you and the Bike Social team put together for us - please keep it coming. I have a question for you as you have the rear carrier fitted to your Tracer 9 GT (mine has only just been fitted as it was on back order for ages). My carrier has a sticker on it saying max load 3Kg but my 39 L Yamaha top case weighs 4.6Kg when empty and my 50 L case weighs 5.3Kg when empty so I was wondering what the story from Yamaha is on this? It seems somewhat bizarre that they would advertise and sell a top case carrier that isn't rated for even the weight of the top cases let alone anything in them!

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! From what I can find out, that's the max weight to put in the box (I did question it). Having said that, I've put more in at times... Cheers, John

@davegerard

2 жыл бұрын

I followed up with Yamaha - after 2 months I got this answer: We have received further information back from our HQ regarding this, the sticker says "max3kg" which refers to the weight including the top case. The mounting piece alongside with the empty top case values zero and you now can load up to 3kg into the top case I’m not sure if the count the 50l top case as zero or the 35l one. But I’m going to work on the basis that it’s the 50 ;-)

Its a great bike but ill be waiting for the Honda 1100NT sports tourer.

Great review! I just got my 9GT last week, and am looking forward to adding more miles once “break-in” is done. I noticed you have an Innovv remote on your handlebar. How do you like the dash cam? Any plan to review the dash cam on this bike?

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Good spot - yes, I'm in the process of testing it. Once the review is in with the others, I hope to do a video comparing them all. Cheers, John www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/motorcycle-technology (sort by most recent)

@kitnj5388

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Looking forward to the review video! It would be fantastic if you could include installation process, as well. I bought K3 dash cam and it just came in a mail last weekend :)

Keep up with the good work! Did you feel any wobbling at high speeds? That's something many complaint about!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Not really, o. I did notice it on a ride on Saturday, but that was behind a transit van on a motorway; just a very slight shimmy in the bars caused by turbulence. Even with a pillion, I'm not seeing this. Cheers, John

@Ritalie

2 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial With more weight, the wobbling will go away. In tests done by Dunlop, they found that speed wobble goes away completely when you have a passenger. Dunlop wobble and weave. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rGeDs7aOXc6rYtY.html

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

@Ritalie I've ridden it solo woth and without luggage for thousands of miles too, with no problems. Cheers, John

Still breaking mine in. I would agree with all comments. I have not fully dived into the engine power because of break-in still ongoing. First, I am 6'4" with shoe size 14 and I had to play with the shifter and brake pedal position quite a bit to get it working for me. It's still not perfect but after raising the shifter position and lowering the brake pedal position I feel much better with it now. I also had the situation where I could not complete a shift with the quick shifter. That is usually the case when I did not fully engage or release the shifter. That is what I played so much with its position. And with my shoe size 14 it's even more tricky. My opinion is that the very short shifter lever and it runs counter to the rotation of your foot is a bad design. My 1978 XS1100E has the SAME design and even though it fits my feet and body better, it also has some of those shift issues. A shifter should rotate with your foot and not against it ! I also needed mirror extensions to not just look at my arms in them. Easy fix for $10 US. Lastly, I fitted a Pyramid Fenda Extenda Extra. A MUST MUST MUST HAVE on this bike. It integrates very nicely into the look of the bike and makes a HUGE difference in what gets thrown onto the bike from the road.

@bennettsbikesocial

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this! Cheers, John

as a new owner coming off a k1600, i was looking for something affordable and got a tracer 9gt. absolutely love it just hit 600 miles and the only thing i do not like is the controls like he stated in the video other than that all is good so far. the day i bought it had to ride 145 miles to get back home and they are going before the dealers even get them in stock.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

It's rightly a popular bike. Cheers, John

Hello thank you very much for this very interesting video I ask you please because I have the same vehicle the Tracer 9 Icon Performance, I would like to please if possible to do a detailed video how to dismantle the fairing point by point and the tank, because I plan to replace my filter and hide on tracker, and I am not good. thank you so much.

Hi, congratulations on the video. I'm damn undecided between the tracer 9 gt or the v strom 1050 ... help !!!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

A great conundrum to have, but you're going to have to test ride them both, sorry... both great machines!

Brilliant write up!

can anyone answer me about the suspension.. Is it comfortable to ride?

Good reviews 👍👍👍

How is the build qaulity on the tracer 9 gt?

Had mine for 6 weeks & already clocked up 2000 miles, brilliant do-it-all-bike!.. The fuel gage a little odd though, I’d say the first (long) block is not quite half of the tank - as it looks! That usually drops after 90-100 miles… the 3 remaining blocks are “each” worth around 25 miles before they disappear. Which would mean that the last (flashing) reserve block should get you 50 miles!?? If it’s to achieve it’s quoted mpg/mileage figures correctly. Most reviewers say it has an 18L tank, but in the manual it states it has a 19L tank! Yesterday I rode it until the fuel gauge went down to its last “flashing” reserve block, then immediately filled up not 2 miles later, I brimmed the tank & only managed to squeeze in just under 14 litres, which would suggest I either have 4 (or 5) litres remaining, even though it was flashing like I was about to run dry very soon.. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@inplainsight2482

2 жыл бұрын

Update on the Tracer 9-GT’s fuel economy … I’ve recently got back from Touring around Scotland, having covered a total of 1,530 miles - and averaging 60.5 mpg as a total for all these miles. It’s such a frugal/flexible motor is this new CP3 unit! And today I ran it as low as I dared for the first time with the last bar ‘flashing’ at me, pulled into the fuel station after 31 miles, after it was telling me to get fuel.. I still after totally brimming it only managed to fit in 16.40 litres! So this means if it has an 18L tank you’ll get 45 miles once the last bar starts ‘flashing’ at you, however if it’s a 19L tank as the manual states, then that’s 60 miles of ‘flashing’ before you run dry!! Info like this is gives such peace of mind if you ever find yourself low on fuel (or so it makes you think) while out in the middle of nowhere, when that last fuel bar is blinking at you! 👍🏻

Interesting to see the follow up videos and I think a test ride will be needed as I'm considering exchanging my 2019 Versys SE for this.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

There's a comparison coming soon... Cheers, John

would an LED Diffuser of some type help? I'll take 10% of sales thanks

I love mine nearly had an accident with the dipped beam down somemcountry lanes the drop off is scary

i have redline, driven 3000 km.... I have same thoughts. More better bike if I compare to MT-09 Tracer 2015... If our have old one should you swap the bike? Yes! You get brilliant bike.

Thanks for this review! Got one question though! I’ve got a the mt-09 tracer right now, but the old S1000XR is screaming at me to buy one. You’ve got the old S1000XR and have driven this new Tracer 9 a lot. Which one do you prefer and why? Thnx a lot in advance.

@bennettsbikesocial

2 жыл бұрын

Emotionally, I prefer the XR as it's more aggressive. But it's also harsher... if I could only have one bike and I commuted a lot I'd have the Tracer. Cheers, John