2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT | First Ride

We throw a leg over Yamaha's Brand new 2022 Tracer 9 GT to figure out if it's just a slightly modified Yamaha MT09 or is this a full-on touring bike!

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Bike Cinematics
1:36 - Sound Check
1:58 - Upstart Ad
3:20 - Bike Introduction
3:35 - Rider Stats
3:48 - Weight
4:00 - Steering Angle
4:05 - Dash
4:35 - Heated Grips
4:44 - Rider Modes
4:54 - Electronic Suspension
5:01 - Power Modes
5:19 - C2W Discord
5:28 - Bike Introduction
6:51 - Body Position/ Ergonomics
7:59 - Power Modes
9:13 - Traction Control
9:21 - Suspension Settings/A2 Suspension Mode
10:13 - Power Mode 2
10:30 - MT-09 Comparison
11:14 - Low Speed City Road Handling
11:48 - A1 Suspension Mode/Traction control 1
12:09 - Moderate Speed City Road Handling
13:57 - Highway Run/ Power Mode 1
14:45 - 40 to 80 Pull
15:04 - Power on Highway
15:26 - Cruise Control
15:57 - Highway Stability
16:18 - Fuel Economy
17:03 - Big Turn
17:38 - Camera Car Cardo Spot
20:21 - Power Delivery
21:52 - Transmission
22:45 - Brakes/Power Mode 2
24:00 - Controls
25:12 - Dash
26:52 - Bike Walkaround
30:58 - Clutch
31:37 - What kind of Bike is it?
33:24 - Who it this bike for?/ Should you buy?
33:45 - Summation
34:19 - Outro
34:37 - OC

[Aussie_R]

OC: Yamaha really know how to get the most outta the MT lineup. Definitely a great tourer for the price.

[pathselector]

OC: I took delivery of my 2021 Redline T9GT about a month ago and it's been phenomenal for commuting to work. 60+ miles a day and does it effortlessly. About that fuel gauge, I actually don't like how it reads full up until you're at half a tank. If you set one of the quadrants to read fuel consumption in gallons you'll notice that the fuel readout will display full even though you've used up 2 gallons. It's not until you hit 2.5 gallons used that the fuel level adjusts accordingly. The scroll wheel gets better once you get used to it, and once you have everything set up the only thing you'll need it for is to adjust the heated grips. I'm 5'6 with a 30in inseam and I cannot put both feet down, not even close. I have to shuffle one cheek off the seat to be able to set one foot down comfortably. So far no major complaints, I've gotten a lot of compliments on the looks especially that eye catching red color. Definitely worth the asking price in my opinion, it's a hell of a bike. Would love to see a Tracer 7 GT in the states to compete with the Versys 650 LT & the new Tiger 660 sport. I think Yamaha would have a hit on their hands with that one.

[pcofranc]

6:02 Great side view of the suspension actually doing it's job absorbing a bump.

[dougiequick]

Man You guys are OVER THE TOP with non skip commercials! I cant do that anymore BYE

[Geo_Okami]

It's not about power modes, it's about throttle response. D1 D2 D3 has same power output but different throttle response, only D4 has limited power output

[LordoftheAliens]

The gas gauge doesn't move until you're at half a tank. If you're riding the bike correctly you won't look at the ugly dash very often. The control wheel is the worst. The seat wears in pretty quickly. The grips get hella hot. Bags are amazing and super useful. Center stand is goat.

[WheelPursuit]

Oooh been excited for this bike. Totally out of the range of usual bikes I would be interested in, but Yamaha is doing interesting stuff with this!

[blakemckinney]

Chase, if you had to pick between the two... this bike or your self-made tourer version of your mt-10?

[Shevchenkocss]

I was about to buy one cbr, test drove this on the dealer near my house, left with a hell of a deal and with a t9 ! Just felt like home to me, instant love !

[QuickShiftMoto]

I had my T9GT now since late October and put around 5000 miles on it over the winter here in the South. Love the bike but wish they would amp the CP3 to about 135 horses. It's parked in my garage next to my old 2019 790 Duke that my son rides now and my new 890 Duke R which is a bike that from a motor and transmission perspective hits my sweet spot. I am a hooligan by heart. Changes I made to the Tracer: The front brakes are meh and feel quite wooden to me. Installed a set of the new Brembo LA compound pads and MAN!! EVERYONE should do it! It is the best thing you can do for these Yamaha Brakes!! I have red SA compound pads in the 790 but these new LA compound pads are much better because they bite like crazy when stone cold and stay with it when the brakes warm up. I installed a set of Evotech adjustable levers because I disliked the late engagement point of the clutch and Yammi stupidly did not put an adjustable clutch lever on the bike ( shitty move guys!). I also put Evotech frame sliders and GBR case covers on. Now for performance: The ECM was flashed by Vcyclenut; a must for every CP3 PERIOD! and I went to a 15T front sprocket. Let me tell you gentlemen. That should be the way this bike is equipped from the factory. It really wakes up the engine and you only rev 350 rpm more than stock. I also installed a Dominator HP8 EX exhaust system but I am on the fence if I want to keep that. Lastly, I am tall 6'4" and finally settled on the MRA Vario Touring screen as the by far best shield for this bike and couple of mirror extenders because otherwise I only see my forearms in them. I would really like to see a performance comparison between the MT-09 and the Tracer 9 GT but nobody has done it or dragged them together. I would like some numbers how they compare in performance.

[ScoutsOut]

oc would love to see the two up review

[Badassbowtie]

OC: you just convinced me to trade in my 2012 Yamaha Fz1 for this beast. I've been on the fence about it but I'm sold. Awesome video

[Daves_Man_Cave]

Dude, I just bought this same bike on Thursday, to replace my Z900RS. Gotta watch this and see how your impressions compare to mine. haha

[tylerpotter]

FINALLYYYY IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR TWO YEARS NOW THANK YOU

[Fast_Flick]

This one has a better looking front face than the MT-09!! 👌🏻

[algojeff]

Same colours scheme as my beloved XT-1200 es 2019. I suppose I’m still int the hip side of things. Anyway, I rode the ancestor of this great bike for 3 years (FJ-09) and I loved it, especially this fantastic CP3 engine. But my latest horse is the perfect ride for my 230 pounds and 6, 2 feet body now only wanting to be full on ADV.

[nbayard]

OC: Since you've ridden a few sport touring bikes recently, I'm curious if you think the S1000XR and even Multistrada V4 are worth the bump in price. The Multi V2 is about the same price as this at $15k, but I don't think you've ridden that one.

[Alexpalayzboy]

I love mine it handles brilliant it grinds the hero blobs effortlessly change of direction is superb brilliant bike

[ATProductions]

19:52 "You can use the description in the link down below...". Chase, we love ya, but that's going in with the rest of your quotable quotes.

[Sabahes_ASMR]

Hey Chase I just picked up my 2021 Tracer 9 GT with 2 miles, and notice a rattling sound while the bike is moving and the throttle is open. It sounds like a chain rattle. Did you hear anything like that on your test ride?