Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+: 5 Things You Need To Know

When it came to picking out bikes for our Canadian tour, we wanted something that could tour but was also sporty. A lot of bikes made our list, but we eventually picked the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ as a worthy representative of the Sport-Touring category. We’re fans of the CP3 engine and the various platforms it comes in, and after putting a thousand miles on a Tracer 9 GT+, we came back with plenty to say about it.

Here are five things you need to know about the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT.

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[WiwatChang]

This is a fine example of a narrated video that's as interesting as a live action one, IMO.

[marcusgeorge]

One of the best features is the adaptive cruise control as it allows you to relax slightly on longer distances and is especially useful for highway stints. If you don’t want to have this safety system on then simply don’t engage it. The other benefit, with all the speed cameras around is license preservation.

[arjenbootsma]

Troy kind of proved my point about adjustable suspension: my suspicion has always been that once you find a setting you like, you never adjust it. So I much rather spend the extra dollars for the electronically adjustable suspension on good after market suspension components and have it set up right. What I did with my '20 MT-09, that bike now rides absolutely beautifully, and having pout on an after market luggage rack, it has actually become a very sporty touring machine as well! (All for a lot less money than a Tracer GT+.)

[Croak]

Reminds me of my old Triumph Sprints ('99, '02, '05). Just lighter, with better electronics.

[sonny]

I want one…but would never ride something that ugly. I’d be embarrassed to take it to the bar…or anywhere really.

[brianx]

I have this bike. The worst thing is the cruise control won't let you tailgate people. It sucks.

[JA-zhxi]

I’d take the street glide all day. Much better bike for long rides and it looks and sounds infinitely better.