2024 Yamaha tracer 7 First Ride Review and Impressions 

Hi, for me it is the PERFECT bike. I'm just back from a trip to Ireland. 6000 Km. In the last two years i drove to Morocco, Greece, several times through the alpes to South of France, Croatia. Also a lot of Gravel in Croatia and Slovenia. In sum 44.000 km. Several times over 600 km a day. It is reliable. I have still also my MT-07 at home with over 100.000 km on the clock.😊

it's definitely not a beginner bike. In the right hands, this bike is a weapon on twisty roads. The only thing that lets it down ever so slightly in my experience, is finding that sweet spot when you're just noodling along in traffic at around 30mph....3rd gear feels a bit too low, 4th gear a bit too high. Maybe it's just me, and in the bigger picture, it's not a problem. Loved mine while it lasted, but it was wiped out by an idiot driver who turned right from the opposite lane, directly in front of me. didn't even have time to brake it happened so fast. No major injuries but I went for a flying lesson and the bike went to bike heaven. Great bike: good chassis, well matched to the CP 2 engine and no bullshit tech. Simple, powerful, excellent handling. Factory Ohlins would make it even better but It's not needed. If I was doing a long tour on highways, with a passenger and luggage I'd definitely go for something bigger, but for solo touring on interesting roads, 3-4 hour stints, no problem.

Went to a local dealer to see the Tracer7, had the same surprise, it looked way way better in person. Wanted to ask if you can speak in the future if the tech on the Tiger 660 (slipper clutch, traction control, rider modes) is a better deal than yamaha's legendary reliability, especially for newer riders.

I think you nailed it, The Tracer 7 is definitely made for that type of roads, i think i have mentioned in one of your other videos, when you asked what bike you would be choosing on this type of roads, and as much as i love my Little RED ( Tracer 9GT ), i would choose rather a naked bike like a MT-07 or a Tracer 7, purely for the lightness and maneuverability as this CP2 engine has more than enough power and torque for these roads. Gread video and wait to see your long term thoughts.

It’s funny how you say the look doesn’t translate. I did my research on this bike and when I walked in to the dealer I truly didn’t think it was the same bike. I’m wanting a parallel twin middle weight naked bike with focus also being on sound. I went to look at this Tracer, GSX-8S and the Hornet 750. I don’t like the look of the MT07, hence the tracer. I walked up and just started starred at the Tracer and couldn’t believe how beautiful it was. I thought it was the more expensive Tracer 900. I didn’t recognise it at all. I think the Tracer 700 is the more versatile of the 3, but I really want a quick shifter and when they are from the manufacturer they are much better. This is by far the most beautiful out of the 3. So I had to sit on it. Wow, much more comfortable riding position and the seat was incredible in comparison. I’m still deciding and you seem to have the most comprehensive tracer 7 reviews. However, you are an absolute giant so from that prospective it makes it hard to relate with certain aspects. I’m just above average at slightly over 5’11. I believe you’re 6’2.

it looks like a great bike and color scheme is awesome. is it too hot to have a black bike in a hot location?

its gorgeous. Would be great in Scotland XD