Yamaha Tracer 9GT | 5 Good And Bad Points

I go over 5 good and 5 bad points of the Yamaha Tracer 9GT, Yamaha's middle weight sports touring motorcycle is all new in 2021. Formally called the Tracer 900GT it still keeps its famous CP3 triple engine from the MT09.

It is a fun and fast sports tourer with panniers as standard and wind protection at the front. In competition with the new Honda NT1100 and the Ducati V2S, it is a competitive market. I get to know the bike better over a few days and go into detail of its good and bad points.

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[rayrsa]

Nice review. Rode the same bike last year. Agree the dash is wierd.
Nice improvement in 2023:)

[Alexander-ofny]

Another truthful bike review. Cheers Angus.

[fredm]

You answered the question on high speed buzzing. Good review! I agree at 63, the vibration would get to me. As would be expected, my 400 cc dual sport buzzes hard at 55 plus; don't want that in my touring bike. Thanks again!

[simonporter]

Hi Angus, Super review which was a straight and honest with the good and bad points highlighted well.
Keep them coming👍
Have a great week.

[TheAskme]

Nice review! I went from ducati multi 950 to this (due to accident) and is a better bike. maybe it does not have the brakes of the ducati but motor and handling in road is a lot better, performance better, engine sound better, drive in big traffic better without the ducati heat problem from the engine. On the other hand wind protection, button ergonomics and offroad capabilities are better in ducati.

[Ok-]

I’m thinking about this bike. I’m 6’4” and was looking at an fjr when a saw a used 2019 tracer. Moving from the fjr to the tracer I was blown away by the leg room. More than my GS. As much as I want another brand/model I now feel I have to give my body the tracer.

[jimh]

I test rode this at demo days. The front rake is very upright and the wheelbase is short and it's not as stable as bigger bikes. It's quickshifter is the smoothest I've ever felt. I'm 6-0 200lbs and the leg room was a little tight.

[turtledad]

Officially in the process of getting mine!!!! With the 7.5 inch TFT.

[lufc-andyt]

Really enjoyed your honest and balanced review. All the best 👍

[deanchild]

Excellent review thinking about buying one of these for me and wife to go touring

[tomg]

You should try the KTM 390 Adventure seat. Feels just like a park bench.

[ernieschatz]

Most of your good and bad points are the same as other reviewers, so this seems legit. The one exception is vibration. I'd just like to add that what feels vibey to one rider isn't felt all that much by the next. This is the first time I've heard a reviewer say that vibes are a serious issue on the 9GT. I've test rode a Tracer 900 and extensively rode an XSR900. Both felt very smooth throughout the rev range; among the smoothest engines I've experienced. I've owned quite a few engine types, and some of the inline fours would put my arms to sleep. My Super Tenere's parallel twin produced vibes that I felt were the strongest, until I changed the exhaust. Anyway, the sensation of vibes from different bikes seems like it varies widely among individuals. Also, one person might experience vibes at higher or lower frequencies than another. I reckon that has much to do with body composition/physical makeup.

[RRRRefuelRideRace]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Strange that you found vibes all over the rev range. Otherwise this is a very good bike for the money. You got my like.

[robertburwood]

I’ve got the 900 GT previous model and its seat, screen and vibes on the negatives but still a great bike and super easy to ride in traffic or at speed

[mldiode]

I had the 2015 model. Great Engine! Seat was horrible! I finally found a custom seat builder who took the stock seat plate and built a acceptable seat. I ultimately went with the biggest windshield I could find as wind buffeting was bad. I put over 33, 000 miles on it and it was a blast! I miss it despite its pitfalls.

[michals]

and me personaly cant go with your bike triumph speedmaster (tested) BUT tracer most favorite so far from all the bikes I tested so I think good we have so many bikes to choose, thank you for great review!

[ed.t.hansen]

Must yse 9gt boxes that must he ordered seperately here

[c.g.c]

The front brake radial master cylinder does make a difference

[hoihoihoi]

What would you prefer for if you can have only 1 motorcycle and 75% of time is commuting to work? Tracer 9GT, Vstrom, GSX-S 1000 GT, NT1100, Africa Twin? Or perhaps you even have a better suggestion??

[samuelmathews]

I had a 08 versys 650 and a 16 versys 650. Was not a fan of the vibrations at high speeds as well. Would this be due to rpm and engine size?