Yamaha Tracer 900 GT plus Review | Has it been Fixed?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ม.ค. 2024
- Yamaha Tracer 900 has been around for some years now, with the same CP3 Engine the beating heart. But Yamaha Tracers over the years have had their problems, Uncomfortable seats, Soft suspension, Terrible split TFT screen and wind noise problems.... So has the Yamaha GT plus model fixed these problems? Is this now the perfect sports tourer or another could have been from Yamaha?
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Great review, so the big question… would you trade your Africa Twin for the tracer GT plus?
Good Question..... For me the Tracer 900 GT plus is an Awesome machine now they have fixed the TFT and few other niggles that bothered me on the previous tracer. Would i change my AT for it..... No, not here in the uk.... The sporty aspect of the bike has me frustrated when im constanty up behind much slower traffic. If i lived somewhere with so many speed restrictions and traffic where you could use this to its full capability then Yes i would. For now the AT stays as its perfectly suited to our touring needs
@@ontheroadadventuregood review mate but just for your info it is a Tracer 9GT plus, the Tracer 900GT is the older model that the 9GT replaced.
thanks for your review. I also owned a Tracer 900 GT and now an Africa Twin. I see it like you. The Tracer is cool but for Touring to sporty. The engine is,so,hungry for speed…
Hi, another great review.. I have had 2 Tracers to date. First one in 2015, and my current one which is a 2019 model. In all my long life biking it's the only bike I have had 2 of.. Brilliant bike.. Reliable and the engine is a peach.. The new plus looks the dogs bollocks.. The Tracer is a jack of all trades.. Reliable, excellent tourer even 2 up.. ( I have toured Europe several times.). And a hooligan side when you want it to be..
@@philliplum3845 I own a 2019 Tracer 900GT and absolutely love it!!! It has a full Delkevic exhaust and tune so it goes well, sounds amazing, is comfortable to ride all day and being a Yamaha it’s ultra reliable!
I bought this exact bike back in August, replacing a Kawasaki 900RS I’d owned for 5 years. I also own a BMW 1250RT but that is for two up touring. Prior to the RT I’d owned an FJR (4 in all) for years, so am well versed in Yamahas. I can endorse everything you say in the video. The handling is excellent, the engine is superb, and the comfort is great. It’s a bit less comfortable for pillions and, after the RT, the luggage is only okay, but more than adequate for one up touring. Yes, the adaptive cruise is great, the dashboard is excellent, but it could do with self cancelling indicators, and the switchgear is somewhat cluttered and can be fiddly. Not mentioned in the video (because you didn’t connect your phone) is the GPS via phone arrangement. It really is poor. The connection to the phone can be quite fiddly and the mapping is very basic, not even including a winding routes option. But, hey, just mount a Tomtom or Garmin and you’re sorted.
Anyhow I enjoyed your report!
funny i did discuss the app and connectivity with the Yamaha Dealership, who of course assured me it worked flawlessly - However i am yet to find a bike where it all works as it should, especially when you are also bluetoothed the satnav and coms etc... I always find a dedicated satnav is much better than any of these apps. We dont use the connectivity on the Afica twins we have and it was the same story on the triumph GT pro
It's a great video, but it's funny how people overlook the brilliance of the bike's features such as the engine, comfort, and steering, simply because of the dashboard. Let's be honest, the dashboard doesn't play a big role as most of the time we're focused on the road and enjoying the views.
I hear what your saying but in this case i didnt feel like the CP3 needed much of an introduction... Its of course brilliant!
Yes, spot on.
I will have to test one of these. Great video!
I do recommend it if you get chance to do so.... Possibly the best Quickshifter i have tried yet... The rader cruise is cool too
Thanks, just subscribed to your TH-cam channel, fantastic review & would love one of these 👍
Thanks glad it is helpful to you
Great video and a nice bike, I've never ridden the new Tracer 900. I came close to buying one about 18 months ago but finished up with a Kawasaki Versys 1000, which I didn't keep for long as it was just way too top heavy with luggage and a pillion 😮💨Odd how the Tracer has electronic front suspension but manual rear?? I love the radar cruise control, so much less faff!
I found it much easier to use than expected, the list of tech on the new tracer is impressive but I like how user friendly it is. Like the electronic suspension for example, I don’t have 12 different modes to choose from, the bike decides the settings needed. Yes the rear is manual but I have to say it felt very good indeed. I too found the Kawasaki a bit to big and too heavy
Great video as always 👍
Thanks so much, Glad you enjoyed the review. Is the Tracer your cup of tea?
Looks really good. Funny thing is the old dash is one of the things that put me off a few years ago 😂
It was exactly the same for me, i couldnt get past it, Two tiny Screens, each split into 4 corners with a small wheel that whizzed through the options so fast...I needed me glasses just to try and read what was going on. It was an immediate No from me that day. This new one though is very good indeed on the GT plus
Good luck Shaun ignore the silly comments you won’t feel like doing much till you know what’s going on take care
Great review thanks 👍.... great bike, except panniers are not great visually. I sat on one in local dealer and problem is my left heel touches the centre stand lever...
I too found that the pegs were not in the best place and found myself fishing for the side stand, but like all new bikes theres always some adjustment and getting used to be done
Another great video thank you😀 What town did you go to please? The coastal town with the little lighthouse. Looks a good one to add to my list to visit.
Hi Nikki that is Teignmouth. If you want places to visit in Devon we have allot of good videos in the area, id recommend this one for you th-cam.com/video/87txJRVCmQU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=h0_SNGNPbAVg1GEQ
Adaptive cruise is good for than long hauls on motorways but on my 1290 Ktm adventure you could use it even at 30 mph to keep a safe distance in town and on motorways if you pull out from behind that lorry it automatically goes back to the set speed but you didn’t show that in the video but I enjoyed the video and I might go try one out happy days 👍
Very cool tech, I liked this bike allot 👍
Suits you, sir.
Pillion perspective would be good because a lot of people tour 2-up.
The tech is really clever, but i worry about it in 5/6 years with a few thousand miles on the clock.
3rd or 4th owner? Not sure.
Time will tell.
Youe enthusiasm is infectious.
Ride safe and happy travels 👍
Im afraid Dealers wont let you take a pillion on a test ride for insurance reasons they say. I would say though having ridden previous Gens of Tracers that this one now has adjustable rear suspension and its good quality too so i would expect it to be much better than the older ones. Tech ageing.... Well thats going to be problem for all new bikes and for that reason im not worrying about it.... No point worrying about things we cannot change
@@ontheroadadventure Fair enough. I wonder who will buy 2nd gand bikes when 5/6 yrs old. Hard enough to move them on now. But when the tech is old or playing up?
It's interesting.
A couple of people in my street drive 2nd hand premium brand European cars.
Both have serious faults with the tech it will cost a fortune to fix.
The cars haven't moved for weeks because of this.
I guess we will all find out in time. Having said this, at the rate we ride, in 5 or 6 years our bikes will have 100k miles so probably not a concern for us@@teneretraveller8980
The pillion feels all right seating on the back seat. Sure the bike is not perfect. I have the basic model and I am very happy with it. Drop by to check my content bro. You may like it. :)
The perfect bike doesnt exist for everyone i guess. Glad you enjoy yours
rear schock is semi active just like front..preload is manual on both end. and please..change Title of video...this is not Yamaha Tracer 900 GT plus it is Yamaha Tracer 9 GT plus
Ahh I see, that makes sense on the adjustment for the rear shock, I have to say the suspension was very good! Il amend the title 👍
Great test ride video. Have the basic model and for the money it is hard to get a better bike. The adaptive cruise control is a cool thing, but I wouldnt pay additional money for it. :) Drop by mate, you may find it intrresting.
I loved my 2017 tracer, did allot of miles on that one. Drop by where bud?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the twin screen if one knows what to look for and where.
The real issue was the rider seat angling down like a sports bike and the handle bar position.
Put the seat mod to correct the position, raise the handle bars a bit, and the bike becomes best-in-class.
Ohh yes that seat issue was the same even on the early models, a couple of spacers made the world of difference
I agree about the screen bro. It is not bad at all. Drop by and check my Tracer 9 playlist or even follow my Trip to Romania Series. :)
@RRRRefuelRideRace Will do!!!
Btw I fixed Motowolf handguards with turn lights. Pretty cool!!
@@hurry1274@hurry1274 Cool. Great to hear that. Now there is a difference. Cheers. Thanks.
I believe the KTM Adventure Handguards would fit the older tracers, not sure if thats still the case
Whowww top review 🔝Rich. That bike just looks awesome, I’m a fan of the Tenere but the tracer although in a different league is just a top bike, like you said…Yamaha
I wish Yamaha could make a cross breed between the tracers tech and touring ability and the T7 adventure style….
Great review 👏 but l don't like modern bikes with rider modes and cruise control.
TFT Screens are a distraction imo .
When I'm riding my mobile phone is deep in my pocket and ignored until I've stopped riding.
If this Yamaha had analog speedo and Rev counter with no rider modes, I'd love one.
Beautiful bike , love that 900cc motor.
Sounds like you need one of the early tracers I had a 2017 model that was fantastic with a very basic dash
@@ontheroadadventure Is the wiggling at high speeds a real issue that can put you in danger in the earlier Tracers? I am a pretty aggressive rider that loves 200km/h peg down cornering, but want to move on to a motard like tourer like the T9 and can't afford buying a brand new one. Any thoughts?
That really is a nice bike, and good engine sound, It seems very sporty. Just one problem with that app that adjusts the speed itself When behind a truck or car etc . What if there is a car right up your rear and the bike slows down and the car goes straight into the back of the bike? I would want full manual control purely for safety incase I have to accelerate in an emergency? Its just my opinion but think that could potentially cause accidents? I think its very dangerous to take the human out of full control. Let me know what you think about this. Would love to know what Yamaha have to say aswell. Awesome video and bike review though. I am digging the blue rims! Not overly keen on the pointy bit at the bottom of the wind shield though.@11:25 Just looks like it belongs on another bike if that makes sense? I would want it to go down further or just curv
You can take control over the radar cruise control at any time, any input you give will cancel the cruise control and you have control once more.
The seat and pillion are available, each one separately, as upgrades on the T9 and T9 GT.
Awesome, Such a great all round machine
I love the double dash on my tracer 9 red line what I like the most is the lower seat hight of 810mm, when will bike manufacturers realise we are not all 6'4".
I have to agree, seat heights are getting out of hand these days!
Test rode one and loved the engine, the screen was ok but I hated the front end looks and the ugly panniers. Chose a Multistrada V2S Travel and have never regretted it, really underrated bike which is really a comfy sports tourer not an adventure bike.
Yeah that’s a fair too say, it’s not the prettiest bike and I’m not a fan of the pannier shape either
I have the 9gt with the goofy screens. To be honest they don't bother me but what an amazing bike, me and the wife are out on it all the time. 2 up is a breeze with this bike and its so stable . I love it, but get the top box your pillion will be so comfy 👍👍👍
how do you get on with the small whizz wheel? I hated it, Made using it difficult and felt all over the shop and that was stationary. I didnt even test ride it i was so dissapointed.
Yeah it's a bit awkward, but I've got use to it, I test rode both the GT and GT+ , and I found no difference, but I just couldn't stretch to the extra money for the GT+. I've hered they have changed the switch gear for 2024 so may take another look later in the year
Il look forward to checking out the new Switch gear but for me those twin TFT screens is an absolute deal breaker@@nigelsride
@ontheroadadventure 🤣🤣 I must admit they are dam ugly , they do make me chuckle , I was out today and I had a awful feeling something was watching me, it was the screens , but it rides so well I tend to look past that, if I had the extra money at the time the GT+ would be in my garage , maybe later in the year 😀
Wait it out for a used one bud and youll save a fortune@@nigelsride
I really love the thought of this bike but when I sat on it at the NEC I noticed my foot was hitting the centre stand lever which wasn’t great.
Would love to see Yamaha do a larger one, in a similar chassis to the Tracer but with shaft drive.
I think they are missing a trick not having anything in the big CC market since they stopped making the Super Ten.
You could be spot on there, I said they need to make a T7 but actually include the stuff we need like cruise control etc a proper adv tourer
@@ontheroadadventure yes I agree with that and have said the same on a different video. Cruise control - even the basic type, and SA suspension would be great for more road touring as again, the T7 is a lovely bike. Yamaha have been making some REALLY nice models over the last 5-10 years.
@@frogclip1 so annoying that there is so many variants of the T7 yet none of them have tempted me as they are all missing something
Go to local blacksmith and get the lever bent as required.
They need to drop the CP4 in this bike.. 😢
No good on tour when most of your buddy's are on XRs with 45 more HP
I am so verging on buying one of these
One of my favourite bikes ever the Tracer… but be warned… they like to play!
Having owned the mighty FJR years ago.. I can relate to being “egged on” to keep twisting the right hand 👀
I cannot be trusted in one of these for some reason!
Sat on one today in a showroom with my wife on the back to make sure she was happy. As she got off she fell and went flying I managed to grab her and cushion the fall and saved the bike ;-]
So…. You not getting the bike then?!
Fantastic bike good tourer and still great in the twisty ? Would you trade your bike for it??
As much as i enjoyed the Tracer i wouldnt swa my bike for it. I want to ride the tracer faster than i should which makes everything else on the road a frustaration. I owned the 2017 Tracer and loved the bike, but i was always waiting on other people im riding with or constantly trying to bully the car in front out my way... Id much rather go slower and see more now on a calmer ride
@@ontheroadadventure yes I much like you ! Had fast bikes but I have an unruly right wrist it likes to go fully open to the stop? Lol 😂 couple years ago had sports bike went speeding everywhere crashed it 2seconds before or after and I be gone spent 3 weeks in hospital many broken bones so now got the message and ride bumbling about! I was worried when mrs come off last vid but not her fault! Hope she okay! All the best to you both 👍
Yes we have to be wise enough to know we cannot behave on a bike that wants to go fast, and so i remove that option from myself! Thanks both Ewa and her bike are just fine, but no more ice skating for her in the lanes in winter. a lesson learnt@@johnterry804
@@ontheroadadventure 😘 x that’s for her not you! 😂😂
@@johnterry804 Tough im taking it 😂
Can you shut off the adaptive Cruiscontrol? I have it on my car But it sucks Thank you Greetings Alexander
Yes, it’s fully adjustable
It’s a new engine 890 cc now ! and new frame from 21 onwards so much better than the old old model
yes it went up from 847cc in 2021 - Torque also went up with it by about 6%
The video title failed. It confuses the viewer as the test is for the gen 2 "Yamaha Tracer 900" and not for the Yamaha Tracer 9GT+
Thanks this is the GT Plus Review 👍
Totally agree!! The screen looks waaaaay better now, more stream line with the windshield and bike, awesome!! 🤙🤙🤙🤙
What do you think of the headlights though?
A good video i must say not sure about the electronics
you dont like them on this bike or Modern tech in general?
@@ontheroadadventure just in general to mendy electronics so good and so bad takes away the art of riding in my opinion
@@frankmlchaelglasscock6539 I know what you mean, but I think the good out weighs the bad…. And we cannot stop inevitable progress
@@ontheroadadventure yes you r right but I am old school i think electronics comes from your right wrist
@@frankmlchaelglasscock6539 There’s definitely something more fun about riding a powerful bike with no electronics
Very nice y love it. 🥰
Do you prefer this years model over previous years?
Nice bike
My wife owned one in 2017 and I took it for a service while she was at work
Easy to lose licence with this bike
Very smooth bike
But I do not see it as a 2 up travel bike for big miles to be honest
And its to expensive
Nice video again 👍
I had the 2017 and got ride of it before it had my licence from me too lol, I just can’t be trusted with a bike that wants to go fast
2018 tracer owner..never liked the feel of the rough drivetrain feel through the pegs...have they resolved this with the newer model??
This is a very smooth bike, there’s been so many upgrades since the 2018 model, you should get on one for a test ride…
It' not quite the same engine as on the original Tracer. Displacement was increased a couple of years ago from 847 to 890 cc, and internal improvements were made as well. The bigger engine makes more torque lower down in the rev range.
Yes you are correct, This has always been a peach of an engine and this extra little boost is a welcome addition 👍 Big fan of the Tracer!
@@ontheroadadventure Yes, I owned an '18 model Tracer 900, now on a Guzzi Mandello S and loving that as well. Cheers.
@@kingkrimson8771 How does the Guzzi compare for you? That’s a very different change
@@ontheroadadventure Yes, the two are very different in character. Similar power ratings, but the Guzzi has more torque and it's available all over the rev range. Much more tech on the Guzzi compared to my older Tracer and the Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes on the Mandello are superior to the Tracer's, as expected. I also like that the Guzzi has shaft drive, so no more chain maintenance to do. Styling is subjective of course but I think the Mandello is one of the more attractive motorcycles available today.
I have to agree about a shaft drive, keeping on top of our chains when you ride as much as we do is a never ending chore, as is washing the bikes! I really must try out a moto Guzzi and see what all the fuss is about
Yes, they're lovely bikes, but too much like a four for me. Too smooth.
Yeah I can understand that..
I made the bad mistake of buying one, had it two weeks, hated the damn thing....sold it back to the shop.
Oh wow, What did you hate about it?
Just about to say "Open her up" but you beat me to it with not showing m8.
Had to be careful with editing on this one! Loads of fun to be had on the tracer!
That stretch of road you started to wind her up is the same place I used to let my old girl rip. 130 and my arse started twitching. Not good in your 60's but better than sex lol @@ontheroadadventure
@@devonshire5482 I don’t know what you mean…. 😉
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Do you have big touring bike dealers like this in turkey?
@@ontheroadadventure Yes there is
@@sukrutuz3718 From what we have seen on TH-cam most people use smaller 125cc/250cc bikes there?
@@ontheroadadventureIt varies depending on the region, but there are many people using CC of all sizes.
Sorry meant to say in last comment you definitely do not want to be using adaptive cruise control in icy or wet roads. Especially on a bike. its bad enough in a car or truck. Not trying to be negative. Just helping all stay safe on the roads.
for what reason? This is my first experience of the adaptive cruise control
@@ontheroadadventure If you have a spin out for example. Only use it when you have full traction, I am sending Yamaha my thoughts on this and see what they say or any advice etc. But imagine the wheel slipping but the engine is maintaining the speed on ice or if you suddenly get some black ice that you did not know was there. Ok at low speed but anything above that. The adaptive cansor reaction time would a be a huge pointer factor aswell. In fog and ice. Its not so much whats in front, its what is coming up behind you if that makes sense.
My guess is that the traction control would take over in the even of traction and cut the power but i dont know that, its just my assumption. We have to remember that these are riding aids and not in any way a transfer of responsibility from rider to bike@@BeekaysBikesandTheAbbeyLanders
@@ontheroadadventure Yeah I kind of thought that might be the case but not sure either. Just be careful if you are out in the next few days though as ice in the forecasts Stay safe.
@@BeekaysBikesandTheAbbeyLanders Yeah weather looks to get very cold over the next week which may well put a stop to us riding
Yamaha tracer 9gt plus has semi active suspension front and rear. Not just front
There is a manual adjustment lever on this one? I point it out in the video?
Yes there is manual adjustment. But yamaha says auto adjustment on the .says this on yamaha website
Ideal, even better than i was aware of then @@paulneedham3608
they look at ducati when thy made the frontend, when I look at it
Im not a fan of how the front looks at all, good job you soon forget about it when you get on it and ride
I hardly dare to say it now, but I drive a Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro from 2019, and I immediately noticed the similarity,,, but please don't hate me for it hahaha@@ontheroadadventure
lol seems like a good idea at the time eh!
Good and fun bike. Yamaha always emphasize sports over touring. Honda is the opposite.
Would be perfect if not for the hideous looking urine cup (aka brake reservoir) and the up side down panniers.
it does look like a afterthought that brake fluid Res and perhaps a bit a weak point in a drop being made of plastic. The cases are not designed well, with the larger part being at the top, just doesnt make sense
I put one of my tennis wrist bands around it, problem solved 😅
@@Tennisbull-match-statistics You can get Yamaha branded ones if your posh!
your tracer noticed red car...he slowed down 1-2mph and make room betwen you two...what did u expect, full brake on??
Many ppl dont have a clue how ACC works
I didn’t think it changed much, but we must remember these are not instead of rider inputs, just helpful rider aids
It’s new to most bud 👍
@@ontheroadadventure not tru ACC is in cars and trucks(lorry)at least 10years...same function like this one on bike
I dont do cars bud, doesnt interest me in the slightest. Cant be a bad thing though im sure @@MrCyder
Tracer 900 gt???
Tracer 9 GT Plus
Hi you know that yamah revs your hart . 😊
You’re not wrong!
yamaha have destroyed this bike (aesthetically) from the 2015/16 model.
I agree especially the front
On the contrary, especially the red one 2021+ looks awesome. Very well designed, has a Ducati look (not just the colour, overall lines and design quality). 2015 had an old style, raw futuristic design language and that lack of design is maybe what you prefer.
Why do you ride a bike when you moan about wind noise and soft seats,just drive a car😂
We all want the aspects of a bike to be as good as it can be surely?
Competent, yes but fugly and too expensive. No thanks.
It’s sad but I almost have to agree with you!
They need to drop the CP4 in this bike.. 😢
No good on tour when most of your buddy's are on XRs with 45 more HP
Sounds like you need a XR!
@ontheroadadventure if I could afford one I would ... also not a huge fan of how they look TBH. Currently on a 1250RS as I commute not having a chain is mint.
I love this tracer just wished they would put the CP4 in it
@@phantombigballs8165 Funny, I love the Tenere but say they need the Cp3 in that!