Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ Review: The Ultimate Sports Tourer? 

I have to smile when I hear anybody saying "Too much tech...nanny features" etc. When I was very young, back in the 1970s, we had a motorcycle meet-up every August & truly ancient stuff would turn up. One was a pre-WW1 Norton (I think) that had fuel mixture & spark advance controls. The equally ancient owner could be heard lambasting "modern bikes" & how riders don't need auto-advance & carburetors that give the correct fuel/air ratio at all times "if they know how to ride....what're you going to do when it breaks?" Etc etc etc.

Contrary to what you say, this is their tourer and as such, should have decent wind protection.

Great bike. I`m a owner of GT+ since 3 weeks, coming from 2016 Tracer. The handling of GT+ is awsome and create a big smile in my face at every km. The dashbord is fantastic and operation is intuitive. The ACC is a nice feature, nice for me, but it´s a decision by yourself. I´m happy to have bought this bike.

I already have a 900GT and I'm totally fine with the bike I have so for me there is no point in upgrading to the current spec but if Yamaha launched a Tracer 1000 based on the CP4 I'd be first in line. Now that would be a smashing bike with all this tech!

Personally, I have the Tracer 9 GT, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. The engine is an absolute delight, and the versatility it offers is unbeatable. Incredibly fun.

I've just done 500 miles over a little under two weeks, mix of moorland an motorway riding on mt09 GT (no cruise control), it's a very easy bike to ride and comfy too, plenty of grunt and a joy to ride on the twisty roads, it's pretty tall and heavy to drag around your garage or car park but other than that 👍👍😃😃😉

Loved the quick comparison with how the Triumph tiger 900 engine is different. That is really valuable to know 👍👍

I’d stick with the gt , to many gimmick’s ( driving aids ) taking over the enjoyment if riding the bike , been riding 51 years , cruise control ( you learn to stop every 100 miles approx , top up bike , have a break ) used to doing 500 mile trips in a day . Keeping your distance etc , you’ve got eyes to keep your distance ( defensive driving technique) , car pulls into the gap in front, slow down . Abs and traction control is all you need , go on advanced driving courses etc 😊😊👍👍👍

I think the Multistrada V4S cruise is tied into the lean angle sensor - it applies a slowing of the bike when leaned to a certain degree to ensure traction. This is most likely why the Tracer slowed on cruise in the corners. Of course it may also could have been because you were bunched up in corners, being on a press ride and all. Anyway, always a good review, Motobob. 👍🏼

Gr8 to see adaptive cruise in an affordable bike ! which is a godsend in the busy motorways in UK. Anything that reduces fatigues is a safety feature. Not a fan of the front end .

Stunning bike! But I still don’t understand why Yamaha couldn’t design a proper headlight unit, an actual touring screen and a comfortable seat for the GT+ Thanks for another quality post MB🤘

I have a 2022 Tracer 9 GT, it is a brilliant motorcycle. Before I made the purchase I did research and looked at the Tiger 900 GT Pro, Kaw SX1000 GT, Suz GSX1000 GT+, BMW F900, Suzuki VStrom, and The. Kaw Versus. The Kaw SX1000 and Suzuki GSX+ are great motorcycle but the insurance costs are very high. From a performance standpoint, I think the Tracer is better. The one motorcycle that I was torn between is the Tiger 900 GT Pro. I think Triumph makes one of the best motorcycles on the market. The Tiger 900 is nicely equipped. I ended up choosing the Tracer 9GT. In reality, I am not going to be doing the " Long Way Around" trips anytime soon. The performance, safety features, cruise , heated grips, and pillion bags as standard plus yamaha dependability you can't go wrong. It is a great sport cruiser that you can crush a lot of miles on it.

I'm not at the stage of getting a touring bike yet, but starting to consider it. I think this is an all round great package, except for the upright seating position. I suffer from periodic lower back pain. Sitting upright on an office chair, dining chair or car seat causes too much compression and I struggle to stand up and walk around afterwards. Riding my GSXR = no back pain

Once I saw the Tracer 9 GT overalll styliing and addtional technology, it just didn't work for me and I hurried and found a new previous model Tracer 900 GT. I love that bike.

I would be very interested in a Tracer 9SP - a Super sports tourer!

I have the Tracer 9GT. It's a great bike - I don't mind the twin TFTs, but the windscreen is awful. I've tried two alternatives and still not completely happy. The bottom line is that even though I love the bike the finish is poor quality. Despite cleaning and ACF50 some components look bad after just one winter. Yamaha wouldn't entertain my warranty claim (dealer supported) and said they can't take into account road salt. Well, my five year old Triumph was still like new. Unacceptable. As for the GT+, I think it's far too expensive and definitely not worth the extra money.

The non plus version of the Tracer 9GT would appeal , if they got rid of the Dame Edna / Wall-E / Groucho Marx dashboard LCD and had this one instead. I'd read some stuff about combined braking on the 2023 Tracer 9GT+, and from reading it, it didn't appeal. I'd need a long road test , doubt I'm going to get one of those !

Beautiful bike,cracking video 👍👍

I’d be quite happy with the standard Tracer 9 if it came with that instrument panel instead of that hideous split thing it currently has.

This bike was on my shopping list. I do not want all the electronics, radar, traction control etc. might look at the basic one and buy ohlins for it.

The only time I use cruise control is on the interstate here in the U.S. when there is no traffic around. When I'm around traffic I just turn the cruise off, so adaptive cruise is something I would never use.

I think the Tracer would compare to the Versys 1000, which is a bit bulkier and probably better if you carry a passenger. Regardless, nothing can beat the reliability and drama-free ownership of a Japanese bike. Thanks for the video.

All the extra tech seems mostly pointless to me but I’d want that bigger tft screen on the 9GT please. I’m guessing next year’s model

I'm in for a surprise when I finally purchase a new bike. I just recently bought a bike with ABS after nearly 40 years of riding.

I just wish Yamaha would stop screwing around and throw the MT10 engine in this platform. The triple is okay but a crossplane I4 would be a prefect match for this sports tourer.

Great review, thank you for taking the time to do them! What would you suggest for everyday riding in the city between this bike and the Africa Twin?

We collected our gt+ yesterday 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I looked at one yesterday and I have coupe of observations vs. my current bike 2021 Versys 1000. - It’s more compact compared to Versys 1000. I wouldn’t recommend for 2 up. - It does have adjustable suspension however rear is still manual adjustment. - Radar is a nice idea but I find it useless as it takes away from the fun of riding and being of control. Wind protection. I didn’t ride it so I can speak to it but based on looks it doesn’t look adequate for highway riding. Could be wrong here. - TFT looks busy. I’m a function over form guy.

Looks gorgeous

Yamaha should have kept tracer as a little brother and made a seperate 1200-1300 cc 2 up touring machine. Touring on tracer 9 works fine with single rider or short day trips with passenger and weekend luggage. Yamaha has no competitor in the segment of regular full fledge touring bikes. Not sure why yamaha stopped producing or remake of FJR1300.

This might be a contender to replace my Kawasaki Z1000SX. I'll have to give it a try

I’ve sat on it. It’s small for a 6 foot plus rider.

Good job Bob, ...I think this new Tracer 9 GT+ will soon replace my BMW R1200R of 2017, because i think seriously that BMW is now to much expansive : the same bike (R1250R) = up 22 000 € 🤬

Far to many manufacturers going down this Road Learn to ride Your bikes, concentrate on the road, and take regular breaks

Until they fix that crappy suspension settings (just 2), all this tech is a waste. Id rather take progressive manual damper setting than what Yamaha thinks is best for me. Btw own the GT and ridden around 20k kms. The good thing though is the engine - powerful and fuel efficient for touring

I say by the style of the bike, it's more adventure tourer. Definately not a sports tourer. I do like the new dash instead of the older split dash.

I am torn between this, the lighter Triumph Tiger Sport 660 whifh has no cruise fontrol :( or a Kawa 1000SX. I have an R7 for a bit of fun but looking to back it up with a more comfortable cruser...a lot of nights thinking about the choice. Planning on finishing the garage later with Kawa RS900 Cafe... So wans thinking Id have a 2pot, 3 pot and 4 pot...(if I dont get the 1000sx)...

I really like the look of this Yam bar that last minute afterthought tacked on brake master reservoir boggles me no end.

I have a Tracer 9GT and find the standard seat a bit of a pain after 200 kilometres, mainly because it jams you against the tank because of its forward slope. Is the new seat on the GT+ much better. If so, is it available as an accessory to fit to the 2021 Tracer GT?

Perhaps I missed opinions on the following, but what about: Garage manners; easy to maneuver in the parking lot? Maintenance schedule? Seat and ergonomics still “super comfortable” after eight - ten touring hours? What’s the fuel type/range/consumption?

Versys 1000 SE+ for the win

The bags look terrible kind of an afterthought I guess. Everything else looks good and that motor is a Gem. The price is a bargain compared to other models in the class. It’s around $5K less in my local dealer than the Tiger 900 GT🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Makes me love my ealry 2000 bike even more.

Still waiting on a Tracer 10 😕

Love to know what you'd think of the adaptive cruise if added to 1000sx? Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx+???

Yamaha always king ❤❤

Gsx1250 bandit best all-rounder ever for price tec just spoils the ride

I still hate the fact that it has only one light, It just looks odd

I want this bike. All the tech/rider aids. $10K less than other bikes.

What year did they change from the divers face dash?

so do you think this bike is the replacement for the FJR1300 or there will be a replacement for that bike? with bikes like Tracer 9 GT is the FJR still considered as a sport touring or just a touring bike?

My guy put your feet corrcetly on the pegs, anything else makes it look like you'd crash the second you met a corner on a trackday. I felt like your review was spot on, thank you for the info!

Crazy how this has too much tech while their middleweight (MT07 and XSR700) barely have anything aside from ABS. They at least should add traction control, slipper clutch, or even a better suspension to these aforementioned bikes for the price they are sitting rn.

I’d rather get rid of the fluff, i.e. adaptive, cruise control and pay 2K less for this great motor bike

I may have missed this, but is the suspension the latest version? Reviews of the original (semi active) were not overwhelmingly positive. Just wondered if it’s been updated since launch. Great review. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

Surely us bikers only ride on motorways or highways when we absolutely have to, we generally seek out the twisties or more interesting roads.... so the radar system is largely redundant and little more than pub bragging rights? 🤔

Take back all this tech,and give a comfy seat

$16.5k starting price in US

I want more HP, I’ve been dying for a sport tourer with 200hp

Another excellent vid! Nice "job" if you can get it... Good Day, mate! ✌️ Out dp.

It has front full active suspension ...

Looks the absolute business !! 🤤

How much do you rekon it would cost without all the tech? That’s the interesting question.

I want a three cylindred 1200cc from Yamaha… 😇🥰

Am I the only one that thinks a real GT should have shaft drive?

That old split screen scuba mask screen was total shit in my opinion. Yamaha defo made an improvement with that part

Not for me. I've already got this type of tech on my motorway weapon of choice, my car. Don't need it on my bike as well.

Funny how reviews kinda miss big points. So here goes:still a crappy seat,sloped forward,and you end up hitting the jewels to the tank. Do not bother with the comfort seat,still crap,and way to expensive for crap. Windscreen still crap,wind protection is a hit and miss on the tracer. Buffeting,and the windscreen mount to flimsy,if you install a tall screen,it will bend from the mouting. And you compare the bike with the big boys. Sorry,not just,yeah,it is cheaper but can t compare spec to spec to the big boys in the class. Nice screen, adaptive cruise is cool only for commuting or riding on bigger roads,i can live without it,most of us can. Same brakes as the gt,but linked now. Linked is nice. But the brakes,you say are good,well,i beg to differ. They are just enough,but not great. Semiactive still only dampening, and manual preload. But the suspension is bad. Can t really adjust preload with real measurements as the bike is not rolling, so if you do a semiactive suspension,do it all the way. Still only 2 settings? Difference is little between the 2 settings. No other adjustmens. So,i would gladly pay 17k euro for a tracer ,but with better brakes,suspension,and screen. It just feels they gave it some gizmoes,and increased the price by alot. So,i will gladly keep my tracer 9 gt, not upgrade to the +. Not worth it. To be honest, i would br better off getting a tracer 9 , when they give it the dash. Add qs and heated grips. Buy aftermarket sidecases and topcase, and do a full suspension upgrade ,with professional setting. That will get you a better bike😊

Shaft drive would have put it over the top.

For this price I would have Ducati V2S!Much better suspension and comfort

My dream

Yamaha, are you listening? Produce a Tracer 10, CP4 engine with a bigger fuel tank. Thank me later!

I would be curious to see it against the mv Agusta turismo véloce …. ;)

5 years down the line and all that tech starts getting a bit flakey. No thank you.

Unfortunately they put all of these gadgets and still have that absolute rubbish screen and seat that you need to replace just after buying it ! It is a disgrace for Yamaha not to solve this basic trouble well known by all their users at probably just a minor cost.

Hi, is the 23 identical to the 24? Thanks

Nice

Has some cool tech but the Honda NT1100 seems like a better bike

I'd still take the kawasaki versys 1000 gt over this anyday

That upper headlight kills an otherwise good-looking bike.

RE are selling well... people wonder why 😂

All these gadgets controlling the bike, people taking autostradas, sat nav…I don’t get it. Where’s the “adventure”? ,ignore as well get a good virtual reality headset

Sorry dude but this ain't a review, rather is promo video for Tracer GT+. This coming from the owner of Tracer 900 GT.

9:28 Yamaha 🎉 from 150cc .

Minute: 2:12 is too funny 😂

How the F is this not a touring bike? Especially when you compare it with Tiger 9? That Kawi isn't on the same planet as this motorcycle. I didn't understand this review very much.

i have a fj09 and i think it has too much electric crap on it. just give us a bike with a throttle and a brake with a clutch

Too much tech. Too much tech in general on new bikes

radar is vastly overrated..... who wants to sit in traffic droning on behind whatever is in front....... cut through the pack and get out into clear road, never sit in traffic relying on tech that makes you part of the traffic jam. i had a KTM 1290S, i tried it, turned it off, its not the wunder tech its touted to be. EDIT: are you seriously relying on radar to stop you getting too close to whats in front????

Cardo breaks and doesn't stand by their products. I use Sena now, i hope their products will be of better quality and won't break within first year of ocassional use.

Panniers are too small

where triumph 400 review

The seat is junk! There you go. Your welcome 🤗

A bike with so much of the alphabet, and then some, it should be designated it's own flag?😂

yeah acc only useful and safe on motorway

Fvck that shit, having the brakes and gas apply themselves would freek me out.

Lol 😂 not too much tech, very little compare to top tourers. 😂

Radar??? How about Radar and Laser Jammers so Cops can't clock you speed and give you a speeding ticket?

The age of sport tourers is pretty dead for the most part. Niche UK markets maybe but otherwise no one's buying these in droves compared to better bikes at cheaper prices.

wish it had shaft drive. ??!!