Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Vs Yamaha Tracer 7 GT - Which is Best? 

I'm shopping around for a new bike these days too and this series is pretty stellar. You cover things that other 'reviewers' seem to forget about.

Funny Video. Did this year 17.000 Km through 13 Countries including Albania and Marocco on my Tracer7. No issues, comfortable and easy to handle. PS: I'm still a owner of a MT-07 with 101.000 Km on the clock. No issues. Cheers.

As usual with all John Neves reviews, outstanding review. The best I have ever seen between these 2 bikes.

Excellent review. Lots of your opinions and assessments will accord with viewers thoughts, you’ve got a good way. Thanks

Your writing is spectacular… chatty dialog that is straight forward with similar but never repetitive opinions so that comparisons can be made easily. Overall outstanding review

You have absolutely nailed it. Please don't ever become a 'reviewer' ( re: sellout ). The worst thing about having the 7 is having to justify why you didn't buy the 9 to all the people who don't know what an " all rounder " needs to be.

I was a tracer 900 owner between 2015-2019. I agree with your comments. it has sports motorbike performance and suspensions, but it was tiring me in the city and therefore I sold it, I regretted selling it a year later and now I am thinking of buying it again. I am not a traveller, I usually use it on asphalt roads in the city, but our roads may be the worst roads in the world, all roads are full of bumps and potholes. As someone who is over 40 years old and has a herniated disc, it is important for me that the suspensions and saddle are soft. I looked at the GS1200, but it is too expensive and too big for urban use with traffic. You do not recommend the Tracer 9 for a few reasons that I find justified. I am looking for a motorcycle with a soft saddle and suspension, with bags large enough to put 2 helmets and a motor jacket inside. sometimes I can reach speeds of 250 km on intercity roads, in this case I don't want to be beaten by the wind. for tracer 9 that was very easy to go speed, no vibration but I was being beaten by the wind. I have travelled long distances with Hayabusa and frankly I liked it very much. but the sitting position is no longer very suitable for me. my knee locks after a few hours of riding. so what is your recommendation?

I'm a A2 driver and I had no choice, so I bought the Tracer 7. However, I think this is a good example that "sometimes, less is more". Nice video, best regards!

I love this review, hearing great personal perspectives. People who criticise forget it’s not about them. Although their opinions are worth something too. What did you end up with, I can’t see your final decision on your channel.

Great review, thanks for this. I’ve watched it a few times now (as well as a bunch of your other reviews). I’m trying to pick my next bike for long distance (100klm each way) commuting, daily rider and occasional touring/camping. Currently riding a Triumph Tiger Sport 1050, which is awesome on open windy roads, but bit of a beast for slow speed manoeuvring. I used to have a 660z Tenere, which I loved and regretted selling, but wasn’t right for the long commutes. The size/power did suit me fine for general use though. The tracer 7 is very much at the forefront as a replacement for me, for much the same reasons as you’ve pointed out. Other options seem to be NC750x (not sold in Australia anymore 😢), V-Strom 650XT, V-Strom 800 RX (jump up in price but more extras including ride by wire, so cruise control possible) and Transalp 750 (tubed tyres 👎) So it s looking like it’s neck and neck between the Trancer 7 and the 650XT for me, which leads to my question: Do you have any opinions regarding the new V-Strom 650XT considering my proposed uses, and in particular how it would compare with the Tracer in this regard?

As a 9gt owner I agree with all the scores you gave the bike.

whatever you do, Don't give it to Ian for canyon carving🤣, As always another great vid, was thinking of upgrading to one of these, glad I didn't...stay safe both

I was interesting in the T9 a while back then I found out it has a speed restriction (first gen) due to high speed instability, not that I ride fast but to me it makes bad sense to put a motor in a chassis that can't handle its full potential. T7 will be the bike I get next if I had to.

I don't get it, why go for a sport tourer if you mostly like to go off the beaten path? makes no sense, something like the t7, ktm 890 or the stellar africa twin will most likely fit the bill much better

My testing of Tracer 9 gave me very similar conclusions that you said in the video. Thats why i couldnt convince myself to take Tracer 9 at all... Yamaha should step up their Tracer game a bit, i agree...

What about trying the cf moto 80 mt and Suzuki v Strom

Hi John, following you with great interest.. Wish to see Tracer7 vs Triumph 850 Sport comparision, if possible 🙏🏻

It doesn’t look like a very objective review of the tracer 9 to me. It’s the lightest in its category, meant for tall riders, NOT MEANT for off road, and for the price you get a hell of a bike. The buffeting is a real issue but you can get a taller windshield from Yamaha which resolves the problem. Look might not be the best, it’s a bit subjective, But ugly I don’t think so

i agree with everything you say in your videos.i am 42 ,i ride over 25 years and i am in the market to buy an on/off bike,not "adventure" as the marketing commands,a brand new bike for the first time in my life.but i havent decide yet.surely not something very big and expensive.if you can, do a review of the new transalp,even though i believe its not has the old honda quality

Now you made me think if I should get a MT-09 and put on it a windscreen to make it a bit more capable for long weekend rides instead of going for tracer 900. As you have experience with putting on a windscreen on trident 660, how did it help the bike's wind resistance on longer trips of yours? (in the meanwhile watched the video where you described by flapping with your hand so got my answer to a certain extent. However still wondering your opinion)

I love that comparision video as a Tracer7 owner 💙

Good evening! Any thoughts on the new Kawasaki Versus 650? I'm about to buy my first big bike and I'm kinda strangling to decide. I'm between The Versus 650 and Tracer 7. I want something comfortable for traveling but also flexible on the city. Since it's my first bike I don't care about the HP so much rather than it's reliability. Thanks a lot man keep up!

A mi no me produce turbulencias en el casco posiblemente debido a que mido 4 cm menos que tú.. 😅.... Yo compré la Tracer 9 (no GT) pero tambien probé la 7 y me encantó, me sorprendió muchisimo. Muy buenos videos... 👌

Nice review and comparison as always but I still don't know if the cp2 would be even able to be compared to the cp3...

And with one is better in wheelie ?

did you consider the new Honda Transalp? It has a 21” front, but you do not intend to race, otherwise it should tick all your boxes.

When are you testing the new Transalp?

Visually the 7 has a better design. Plus cheaper less consume lighter and more balanced. The 9 engine seems to be its strong point but not well balanced with the rest of the bike.

I bought Tracer 9 and added quickshifter. Standard suspension is really better. I was choosing between Yamaha, Honda NT1100 and Ducati Multistrada 950. Tracer 9 suited me best. I am 189 cm tall and I have almost no vibrations in my helmet. Maybe you must buy better helmet 😁

I dont own either bike but i can say this much from owning other yamahas, that cp3 motor coupled with an exhaust will make you look past alot of those shortcomings.

I think any touring bike should have some off road ability as you are quite likely to encounter poor roads or diversions along the way. Loaded up with luggage and two up only to find that your Airbnb is unexpectedly at the end of a rough and hilly loose stone track right at the end of a long day's ride can be irritating if your bike is a bit wobbly off road!

I m an owner of the regular tracer 9... really mate why so much hate? Ok the brakes don't have the initials bite but they will progressively stop you with safe, definitely it's not for track-day.. manoeuvrability 1? Its the lightest dike from it s category, you can't compare it with the tracer 7..it handles very well the 220 kg and as soon as it gets rolling you really can't feel the 220kgs because of how good the geometry of this bike is.. comfort for me is good... definitely its not a 2 compared the 4 you give on the tr7..and you gave 1 to looks? Really its the prettiest sport touring bike ever created..for me it's the tracer 9 and the s1000xr (except its back light) the tracer 7 it s like the bumblebee from the transformer's movie..have you look the new v-strom? What score will you give ? 10/10? With the front light taken from the yamaha xs400 from 1978?...and why you didn't take into consideration the vfm factor? 14.500 for tracer 9 it is very little for what it provides you.. nevermind

Surprise you are not considering the Kawa Versys 650, as well as the smaller GSs or KTM?

i love how i completely disagree on most things you said but i also understand why you said them and how it applies to your situation. it's weird, hearing you sort of complain about the t9 and being entertained in doing so at the same time. it's refreshing to hear someone beating down a bit on this bike since every reviewer sounds like they got a fat check to produce a favorable review. that said i testdrove the t9gt and ordered a t9gt+ the same day. for me it'll be mostly used for commuting, having some spirited fun on the twisties, and eating some miles on the occasional weekend roadtrip. i've mostly had sportsbikes before this one and i've traveled on those as well. nothing like what you do tho, that is a completely different type of traveling. 2 days, 600km total around the mountains on smooth asphalt is all i need on a trip, and that's exactly what the t9 is so good in. if i had the money, space and willingness i could have 2 or 3 bikes instead, a sportsbike for the twisties, a touring for trips and a comfy light economical bike for commuting. but i'd often find myself on 1 bike and wanting to use the features of another, for example i'b be commuting on a little 400cc bike, and suddenly get the urge to take the next exit to take an alternative twisty road home that would be perfect for a sportsbike, well guess what, that 400c comfy bike wouldn't scratch that itch. but if i'd take the sportsbike i might miss some of the comfort of a touring bike when im on the highway... therefore the tracer suits me well. oh and i do like the way it looks too

well ! i need yr opinion , i am about to buy a new bike , i cant take a disition and y make it even harder XD ! i need a bike fr 80% daily use and 20% trips (off on road) i am 1.70 . I was between tracer 7 tracer 9 tenere 7 and now y make it look easy win fr tracer 7 but i will w8 to see the end of this journey

that,with the wind buffeting ...i know it very well,with a fazer 600 2002 i had.three windscreens i had change.but i solve the problem...my next to bikes where....guess what...with no windscreen,hahaha

You don't like the 9 much, do you, John. And nor do I. The 7 would be my choice of these two, but I wouldn't by either. Comprehensive review.

Couldn't disagree with your review of the tracer 9 gt more, maybe instead of looking at a sports tourer you should look at the adventure tourer market. your criteria is off road which this bike wasn't built for, you should be looking at the Tenere if you want Yamaha off road.

VEry disappointed that the Tracer 7 is not available here in Canada

My humble opinion... older tracer 900 gt is better than 9 gt. I own 900 gt and I drove 9 gt, its just better, more stable, more connected to the road, little bit twitchier on throttle but I like it more and itc can be fixed with Mode B.

This is a very odd review. But everyone has their own opinion so. 👍🏻 And the look is my favourite 🔥.

Tenere 7 vídeo, please 🙏🏽

Maybe the upcoming Transalp 750?

Tracer 9 also has a burnt front light........ I know I have poked too hard, but I drove my friends and it''s a nice bike, but a bkie that not even it''s mother wouldn''t love :D.....

Sory but holes in fairing dont direct air into knees

13:08 and now, let's compare the two.

I think you should give a weight to each section. I mean, how the engine and leg protection points have the same weight?? This makes your scaling very very wrong. I even don't believe in scaling bikes, giving each spec a point and saying this bike is better than that bike anyway, since even the engine alone may be your reason to choose a bike over another. And reviewers should keep that in mind that "I am not reviewing a tool that has a purpose, I am reviewing a buddy, a friend, a machine has a soul, a character and will be loved by his companion (rider)" motto. I believe every bike deserves that treatment. But giving a rating to its specs and assuming every spec is as important as another is so so wrong, it's an insult.

Just goes to show expensive motorcycles are necessarily better!

Funny you use the MT 09 in response to poor suspension review on the Tracer 900 when most people complain about the suspension on the MT 09 even more. How can Yamaha give a 2 cyl the same character of a triple.

hayallerimin motorunu ne gömdün be emmoğlu.

came for the bikes- stayed for the bewbs

You should review pans not motorbikes 😂 

This is the only bad review I've ever seen of the tracer 9, most say its the best sports tourer on the market

"Something with a little more of road capability". Why did you even bother reviewing the Tracer when its obvious from your video you like dirt tracks- hint- the Tracer don't bother with your reviews.

100000km on a V-Strom 1000? It's only just run in!

What a shockingly bad review, off roading on road bikes ??