Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Review - Episode 2

Motorcyclist Magazine publishes Episode 2 of the 2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ ($16,499) sport-touring bike review from the official U.S. press introduction.

Video: Ray Gauger
Edit/Photography: Joseph Agustin

Motorcycle Riding Gear Worn
Helmet: Shoei RF-SR
Jacket: REV'IT! Defender 3 GTX
Pant: REV'IT! Defender 3 GTX
Gloves: REV'IT! Sand 3
Boots: TCX Rush 2 Air

[DragoniteMotoJP]

Just did over 1000km in 2 days on my mt07. Tracer is definitely a full size full on tourer. Couldn't imagine wanting more for Cross country even in the usa😂

[andeman]

This is a long distance bike. I still love mij 2020GT. Done 2500 mls + trips with no complaints. Isn't the QS always full trottle upshift? Could not imagine it other ways.

[redbullfly]

Just for 2 days touring with three cases? Cmon, this one is a great tourer for tarmac (if you ride alone). You can change windscreen, get a better seat and you have a good tourer.

[makingitlookeasy]

People tour on 250's so calling this a city tourer American exceptionalism at its prime.

[davelang]

When they coming out with the Tracer 10 GT ?

[vincentdevries]

Why wouldn't this be a motorcycle to tour around Sturgis with? What is the definition of a city tourer?

[Navillus]

Yeah, did 7000 miles on a 2012 tiger 800 and my partner was riding a 2011 f650 gs to Prudhoe Bay and back. fully loaded for camping (super comfortable). The Tracer can cross countries with ease and has easy enough power and comfort. Please don'y comment on things you have NO experience in.

[ernieschatz]

"Obviously this isn't the bike you want to take to Sturgis...urban tourer." What?! How on earth did you arrive at that conclusion? Adaptive CC, smooth ride, great power, way less vibes that most Harleys. You might just have a flaw in your thought process, bud.

[houseofroos]

Great review. Would like to see you mounting it and sitting in the cockpit to judge size and height.

[timmiller-pw]

I was wondering what Yamaha top case you had on it?

[claqyagami]

I don't get why you say this wouldn't make a good cross country tourer.

[NalinKhurb]

Beautiful video quality and great review!

I am in accord with other commentors about this bike's capability to tour across country. Perhaps it has to do with the vastness of America? People across the world tour on all sorts of bikes. Sure you can have more comfort and all, but that costs significantly more as well

It would be perfect for India. Was surprised to see that, at this point Yamaha has no bikes on sale here above 155cc segment while all the major brands have most of their catalogues available. Upsetting to say the least

[NorCalSaint]

What is a switch gear? The controls?? EDIT: Why would you not want to take it cross Country? Seems like a great bike for that.

[jamesmclaughlin]

I would ride that across the country in a heart beat. I understand what your saying there are better bikes for that. I rode my 2009FZ1 from Maine to Tampa . Had a ball I'm 63 . You young guys make me laugh about somethings.

[anthonypellegrino]

My “ 21 “ is awesome. The seat sucks but other than that it’s great !

[Bham-gw]

What the f are you talking bout, ?? why are you saying its not for long hauls, ,thats exactly what its meant for, hence sport TOURER, ,I have gone on 8 day trips riding all day on my 2020 tracer many times, ,its not even an issue

[cyrusm]

Recently, traded my Versys 650 for the Tracer 9gt+ for a great deal of $12K msrp. Couldn’t pass it up and loving the bike and the cp3 engine.

[rogershermanmusic]

"Obviously this isn't the bike you want to take cross country"...why not? Really wish they'd focused on that for a minute.

[adamkreuz]

I'm a newb to touring, why would you not want to take this long distance?

[jr.]

Good troll bait, mentioning at end, where this bike slots in ... accurate too.