Neevesy finds out If the Yamaha Tracer 9 is as good as you think | MCN Reviews

New Tracer gt plus is quite a nice step up with the switchgear, the new screen, adaptive cruise control etc, obviously a further £1.8k but if you use it as a tourer it's 100% worth it, basically a multistrada v4s light for a lot less money. Wider/better screen as well, I'm 180cm and I find it very nice.

so how to do you compare this with the FJR1300? Are they even comparable?

I will never get the face TFT out of my mind. The TFT is terrible. Why is it like this?

All road, wind, helmet and engine noise can easily be eliminated by industrial ear plugs. Its a no brainer, and anyone telling me they hear too much noise is obviously not wearing them which means they will most likely lose hearing acuity over time anyway. Good Job. Wake up a smell the silence laddies. (no one has ever accused a pom of being particularly intelligent, just woke).

Everyone is telling me the tracer GT (even a bloke selling them), is overly top heavy, what do you think?

Really great that you take noise and hearing seriously. Tinnitus is no fun. Thanks for mentioning the wind noise so honestly. Best bike reviewer in the world.

Thanks for making me unable to unsee that face in the dash lol

Two things I did to my 2022 T9GT is a Vcyclenut ECM flash and changing the front sprocket from the stock 16 T to a 15 T sprocket. This 6% change in final ratio made it a whole different bike in terms of sprightliness and rpms are only raised by 350 rpm from this change. No difference in mpg is noticeable and the bike tops out in 6th gear now instead of 5th. Also starting fully loaded in 1st is much better with this change. The windshield is crap. But MRA's vario touring screen completely transforms the bike and eliminates that issue.

Haha the District9 prawn head is also something you can't unsee.

so, for the sake of a £130 screen you wouldn’t buy it? 🤷🏻‍♂️
Stock screen has always been dire on the Tracers, Yamaha seem to be relying on the aftermarket manufacturers to solve the problem and the MRA Vario seems to be the best option, IMO

As always, great, great, review! Well spoken without fluff

Rode the 2022 and pushed it in the corners…skiddish and unsettling is what I would describe. Great all over bike but the suspension/chassis is suspect. Actual deal breaker for me until that is sorted. In need of a good steering damper.

I hope u go and compare tracer 9 and 9 gt, specily suspension

From what I understand, the clutch cable has been sorted out.

I am 8.5 mins in and havent seen anything about the bike ffs ride it and let us decide !

Well i own the 2018 tracer 900GT and completely agree with the downsides of this machine. The comfort gets horrible after 3 hours and im 176cm so not that tall.

Neevvsy, I can't stop laughing! You are spot on with the cartoon character description. I can see it even with eye's closed.

Hi, thanks for review, you said that for tall persons is more apropriate a z1000sx. I am 1,87m and 82 kilos, do you think is better for me kawasaki ninja 1000sx? Best regards!

LOL handle-bar moustache - I can never unsee this!! 😆😁😂

When Neevesy speaks, the cycle world listens.

Should have stuck to making pianos

Had the SX, now got the new Tracer. I like both bikes for different reasons, SX looks, Tracer practicality and that engine. 😀 Saying that, I'll probably go back to a Kwak in a few years when the PCP is up.

cool bike - more please

Don't buy overweight underpowered uncomfortable. I'm glad I sold mine

What would you choose - Tracer 9 gt or Tiger 900 gt pro?

Thanks for the review I did an Iron Butt on a 2019 Tracer 900. Full t rex bars and skid plate,, Kaoko throttle lock. Did very well. I'm no spring chicken anymore and the bike did the job in style. I always wear ear plugs on any bike so the wind noise was not that big an issue. I would recommend the bike for any serious tourer.

This review is still the most honest one I've found. I'm set to take delivery of my 2021 9 GT any day now (Pending recall service) and this video was a great addition to my decision making. Thanks for your comments, and stay safe out there!

3 or 4 hours in the saddle??? I have a 2 hour bladder and probably a 1.5 hour butt so those numbers sound fine ...

Thanks man

Based on this review, zero chance of me buying one of these. Shame because it was my number 1 choice. Not anymore!!

Did I actually hear you quote the Tracers weight at 230 kilos with all your "rubbish" in the luggage? AND immediately then comment how THAT is 4 kilos heavier than BMW 1000XR? What I read elsewhere is a wet weight of 213kg vs BMW 1000XR 226kg (I am assuming no luggage0....I am really confused and concerrned about your review....It sounds like you were looking for a bash and resorted to making something up?? Someone else might have put it like this 'Amazingly the Tracer 9 is 13 kg lighter than the MUCH more expensive BMW1000XR"

I love the dash..very clear, don't want a TFT. The menu is easy..I had the crf 1100 with the Tft; and really don(t miss it.The saddle is good for me, the screen need to be replaced.

The bike is no doubt a nice performer but the display is hideous. Having assymetrical headlights doesn't look right (like my Honda).

Very Nice vídeo man. Do you know when this bike come to Brazil?

So you didn’t like it… that’s fine.
Compared to other 900 adv-touring types it’s the top dog in my book 📖
Compare it to the BMW XR900, Tiger 900 GT or the Multi 950/V2
Why compare to an XR1000 or a Ninja SX???

Great review. Am really waiting for you to review the new XSR900 - any clues on when you’ll get your mitts on one? Cheers

Great review. I won't be buying the Tracer GT, inclined to the Ducati Multistrada V2.

I love honest reviews. If it's pure praise, or criticism it makes me wonder about the reviewer's bias. This has a lot of pro's and con's, and it includes changes from the previous generation. Thanks.

I've had my 2021 tracer 9 gt since October. I agree the seat is uncomfortable after a few hrs. As for the screen, I'm 6ft 2", changed the stock screen for the Yamaha touring one and its made a big difference for me. But everyone is different so I'd just say if ur thinking of getting one just get a test ride. It's a hell of a bike for the money. Goes like stink when you want it too. Handles, looks gd, I think!, does 50mpg ish.. only down side is stock exhaust looks rubbish and not many options at present to fix that.

Hey Neevesy I got a Tracer because of your reviews

Bizarre how Yamaha modeled the overall display arrangement around Grouch Marx's face...complete with eyebrows big o nose and handlebar mustache

I really like how you mind the windscreen noise! Its often overlooked and riders damage their hearing. The Z1000SX is out of reach for its really flat mounted screen. The Yamaha GT now could rather be compared to the new Honda NT 1100. Have you ridden it and how is the screen? THX!

Great vid , always amazed me when manufactures list fuel range, I have a 2019 gt and use it mostly back and fore my house in south wales to my partners house in Portsmouth (158 miles) a full tank gets me 3/4 of the way there, I'm also just over 6ft and your right, the noise is pretty intense, in comparison to the 2017 tracer 7, it's louder and I've gone from being able to ride 3 hours non stop to around 1hr45, before the numbness and wind blast forces a Greg's coffee and walk around 😀.

Ruined the dash in few words 😢 thought it looked cool till you said that

Very happy that you pointed out the dash 👀 and switch gear. WTF was Yamaha thinking? Well, animation! Time to change it.

Not going to buy it because of the windscreen alone ??! Yeah, and because after 7hrs it is not comftable :D try seating at home on the sofa for 7 hours straight, there is no seating place in the universe that will be comftable after 7 hours straight :D what a joke of a review, the stupidest negatives I have ever heard about motorcycle

Neevesy is so bias.

Comparing it to a bmw 1000xr thst a 9 grand more expensive.