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Jun 2, 2021 · THE GOOD: The bike is a pleasure to ride; it’s forgiving and rarely puts a foot wrong. The 847cc, in line, three-cylinder engine provides very smooth power delivery in all gears, although the “fly by wire” throttle, at first anyway, can be a bit snatchy.
- That's a pretty spot on assessment of the 900gt, Ive had mine 2yrs and over 10k on it now if it wasn't for lockdown it would be more like 16k. Agre...
- You're right, the menu selector can be fiddly, especially with gloves on. All in all though the bike was a pretty good choice for my needs, once yo...
- It should arrive next week, I'm guessing I'll miss that silky smooth flexible triple but I'm just hoping it will be better for the touring. I'll po...
- I thought the GT was supposed to have the better suspension, I think you've just put me off them 😂
- I've got a satnav mount on it thanks Mike, good luck with the Honda 👍
- I think it does compared to a standard Tracer although never ridden one in standard version. The big issue I have is two up riding, on my own it's...
- I was looking at the tracer which has the not so good suspension it would be 2 up as well so back to the drawing board me thinks.
- Could also try a diet ! Just saying. Cheers Ian
- Not sure what improvement the tracer 9 is with the semi active suspension and that takes more weight too. But if your doing a lot of 2 up I think i...
- Tracer 9 has a 193kg Load carrying capacity, still not brilliant but I suppose it depends on how often you go two up. Like I say, in stock form, it...
Nov 11, 2021 · If you own a Tracer 900, and love it, the GT is a significant leap forward in terms of ride, quality and specification and is worth upgrading to. During 2018 MCN's Alison Silcox ran a Yamaha ...
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Expert Review. Yamaha Tracer 900 GT+ (2023 - ) New ‘Plus’ model is, as it suggests, a Tracer GT with extra quality, features and technology for one of the best all-rounders you can buy. Words by: Phil West. Published on 1 October 2023 | 0 min read. Share. The Auto Trader expert verdict: 4.6.
- Phil West
Apr 24, 2019 · Yamaha’s Tracer GT 900 has all the fizz of the bonkers MT-09, with effective bodywork for high-speed comfort, a longer swing-arm for added stability with a pillion and a couple of very comfy seats.
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- Update Nine: You asked, We Answered
- Update Eight: The Tracer 9GT Is Up on Blocks, While Ali’s Legless
- Update Seven: 1000 Miles, 22 Hours and 7 Espressos
- Update Six: Every Day’S A School Day on The Tracer 9GT
- Update Five: Totting Up 3000 Miles on The Tracer
- Update Four: Is The Yamaha Tracer 9GT A Cut above?
- Update Three: Dashing Good Looks
- Ate Two: A Gentle 1006.5-Mile Weekend Ride.
Published: 06.02.2022
After a year with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, Office Manager Alison answers your burning questions
What is the top end speed? On an autobahn of course!!
Rather than test the top speed on the autobahn, our resident Stig (Bruce Dunn) took it to a local airstrip and undertook a full range of speed tests. Flat out the speedo indicated 159mph, but at this speed, there’s quite a significant over-read and the true speed’s 146.22mph. True figures, at 30mph, 60mph and 90mph all over-read too, they average around 8% under those on the dash. With the slight inaccuracy of the speedo, the MPG and service indicators are also slightly out of kilter.
How do you find the split dash? It looks confusing.
With 6000 miles ridden, I’m used to the bog-eyed look of the twin dash but feel it’s not as good as it could be. Information on both the left and right hand dash is replicated, which is a little overkill and there’s too much detail. Yamaha have missed a trick, unlike other bikes in the class, there’s no phone connectivity with the Tracer 9GT. If, like the BMW F900XR, which I ran as a termer last year, there was an easy to use app on your smartphone, the right hand dash would so easily lend it...
Published: 20.12.2021
I’m laid up at the moment, had a minor op on my foot and not able to ride for the next couple of months but it’s given me time to reflect on the time spent with the Yamaha Tracer 9GT. It’s been a fun filled six months and with 6000 miles on the clock and the first major service due, it’s great to see that there’s few signs of wear and tear. I’ve learnt loads about the bike and while it’s been a second year of riding with some restrictions in place, I’d grand plans to head to Europe for a tour...
Published: 05.11.2021
For some mad reason I’ve agreed to take part in an Iron Butt SaddleSore, so along with Justin on a BMW F900XR, I’m putting myself and the Yamaha Tracer 9GTto the test. The plan is to ride 1000 miles in under twenty four hours, with a circular route planned. We strike out from Peterborough at 8am, not sure when we will be back and what state we’ll be in!
161 Miles
Two hours in and we pull up on the forecourt at Scotch Corner, the price of fuel is extortionate at £1.56-a-litre. We fuel up, Justin’s keen to get back on the road but I remind him, it’s a marathon not a sprint, so insist we have a break. Supplies are stowed in my newly fitted top box (not attractive but practical) and with a 50-litre capacity, there’s loads of space for waterproofs, bottles of water and the odd fruit bun.
314 Miles
We’ve had a great ride and as we sample a Macaroni Cheese pie (who knew this was even a thing) at a petrol station near Edinburgh, we chat about the ride. As I mention I’ve clicked over the 300 mile mark, Justin looks a little perplexed about the mileage. It looks like for every 150 miles he’s riding, I’m doing an extra ten miles. He’s got the sat-nav on board, so he knows his speedo is pretty accurate, which means mine isn’t. Now’s not the time, but I need to investigate this further.
Published: 03.10.2021
There’s something about bikes that brings people together and friendships can form over a mutual appreciation of all things two wheeled. I first met Nigel in 2006, a former traffic cop turned advanced trainer, when I was a relative newbie to riding and he took me out for a session on my Kawasaki ER-6N. His method of training was new, at the time, he had his bike rigged with cameras and videoed my ride, to use as a teaching tool. Fast forward fifteen years and here we are at the same McDonalds...
Published: 01.09.2021
It’s been a fun-filled few weeks, with trips to the coast, jaunts to racetracks and a weekly commute to the office. Miles are racking up on the Yamaha Tracer 9GTand with every ride I learn something new. I’ve also taken the time to dust off my tool kit to make a few minor alterations, some have made an improvement to my riding comfort – but one, disappointingly, hasn’t.
Panniers – Hit
Totally redesigned from the previous model – and what an improvement. With a 22-litre capacity each side, the Yamaha Tracer 900GT 2018 version were peculiarly shaped and not great for anything more than clothing. These updated cases will each hold 30-litres, in real terms, each will swallow a full-faced helmet. They’re easy to attach and lock to the bike plus the colour-matched panels look neat. Fully loaded, they don’t impact on the bike’s handling and width wise, fit through gaps easily, th...
Tank Bag – Hit
It’s not easy to get a tank bag for the Tracer 9GT, the tank has plastic shrouds, which makes it impossible to fit a magnetic bag. German luggage specialist, SW Motech, make a Yamaha branded bag, which fits to a bracket that can be easily attached to the fuel cap. It’s a case of removing the existing bolts from the fuel cap and bolting the bracket in place. The bag’s spacious, big enough for overnight essentials and two external pockets are ideal for phone, wallet or keys. It’s showerproof an...
Published: 13.08.2021
There’s a dark cloud in the distance and I can smell rain in the air, I’ve just whizzed by Grantham, homeward bound, and there’s only fourteen miles till I’ll pull into my garage. Bug splats on my visor are replaced by rain drops and the deluge begins. I didn’t pack waterproofs and, even if I had, I’m so close to home I’d not stop. There’s little protection offered on the Yamaha Tracer 9GT, within minutes my bingo wings and shins are soaked through, my jacket and jeans have been perfect for m...
Published: 22.2.2021
Marmite, it’s renowned for being one of those things you either love it or hate it. This is exactly what I’ve found with the dual-screen dash of my Yamaha Tracer 9GT. Unlike rival bikes such as the BMW F900XR and the previous Yamaha Tracer 900GT, both of which I’ve owned as long termers, Yamaha have shied away from a single screen TFT and opted for this quirky two screen set up. It’s a futuristic, symmetrical style and has white font on a black background, which I’ve found easy to read on bot...
Published: 24.06.21
I’m a spontaneous person and the last few months, like the rest of the country, I’ve had my wings clipped. But as lockdown eases, a Bank Holiday beckons and a brand-new Yamaha Tracer 9GTsits in the garage, resistance is futile. Friday night a plan forms, and here I am, at 6am on Sunday, bleary eyed and waving goodbye to my cat.
Apr 24, 2019 · The 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is the perfect embodiment of such a strategy. At just RM 58,800 (basic selling price) the bike offers a great value for money which cannot be ignored. It’ll take you to places you want to go while looking and sounding good.
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Jul 20, 2018 · At just over 500 pounds fully fueled, the Tracer 900 GT is a lightweight sport tourer, and its new suspension and longer swingarm greatly improve control and stability without compromising...
