I passed three months ago and bought the tracer 7 2021 GT straight out of the show room. And i must say agree with all your comments. Having ridden it around town town and a couple of 200 + miles on it found it comfortable all day and i do suffer with my lower back sometimes but been ok on the tracer. This is my mid life crisis at 54.
I just passed my A licence yesterday, I'm 54 too, hoping to do a test ride on a Tracer 7 this weekend. Thanks for confirming that this model is a good choice.
@@mancunianboy2576 go to my channel there about 8 videos on there of me riding the tracer, i even fall off it at the end of one lol from a standstill. I’m just a novice and there no novice tracer content out there so i give it a go for a laugh
@@mancunianboy2576 Ha ha! Yep, I passed my test in February at the age of 56 and bought myself a Tracer 7 as my first bike, too. I can wholeheartedly vouch for Yorkshire Biker’s comments. It’s a great first choice - it’s no slouch but also so easy to get on with, it’s not going to throw you off, yet there seems to be plenty of room to grow as skills and experience develop - you won’t be trading up after six months. I just hope younger Tracer 7 owners reading this don’t think they’ve bought an old farts’ bike, it certainly isn’t!
I took delivery of my new Tracer 7 last week and I can’t stop riding the thing! It’s a fun bike to ride, sound great when you roll it on - quite V twin like in its note - an easy bike to fall in love with.
I've been riding on and off for over 30 years. I bought a new Tracer 7 end of last year. I absolutely love the looks, slight "prototype" look about it. I think its fab. Performance wise, on UK roads you don't need any more. It will do a genuine 120mph, accelerates hard to 90mph but in a manner that dose not scare the s**t out of you. Loads of torque for overtaking. I have just come back from a long weekend, 500 miles around Wales, no complaints at all. The bike will take on the twistys, its light, economical and great fun to ride. You just can't go wrong with the Tracer 7. The screen isn't the greatest but does suit the styling and the adjustment does make a difference depending on the roads you are riding and how strong the wind is. Overall, one of the best bikes i have ever had :) Its a keeper. Looking forward to your comparison Andy.
Bought one last year in red the same as this video, 7GT has a larger screen and panniers, great for commute, weekend fun, touring, no frills 1st bike, light, good value, plenty power (for me!) love it 🏍
thanks for posting this video, I'd already decided to get this bike, but having the legendary MF seal of approval has made me even more happy with my decision :-)
Yes! It took only two tries to pause in time to read the fine print. I'm fine with all of it! I'm recovering from a widowmaker heart attack and related complications and cannot ride my motorcycle until June 21, 2022, per doctor's orders. Your upbeat videos have helped me keep my spirits up during my long convalescence. Thank you, sir!
This class of bikes make so much sense, pretty much do anything and do it well. I do like this bike, especially the GT model. I could be tempted by one for light touring. An in depth review much anticipated TMF!
Last year, I got myself this bike. It is really good. Did not love the front at first (looked a bit very modern to me), but it really grew on me. Now I love that it is simply different. I love how it rides, only that I prefer to go a bit faster because it is so well balanced, particularly in the twisties. (never felt that urge before). Modified mine a bit though - handlebar risers, put the heated seat cover from the previous model on the seat shell of this one (deconstructed the "comfort" seat - cannot recommend this one, just stick with the standard seat), works great. I got the fancy touring boxes with the GT package. Exchanged these with my square 45 ltr Givis, which look surprisingly good (I can remove all of the racks, so the nice backside can be revealed very easily). The only item that is left from the 2020 GT package is the taller screen, which I recommend (but you can get this on it's own, no need to buy the GT package). Oh, and I had heated grips installed. These are very useful indeed.
Scrolling down the comments I noticed quite a few new riders have chosen the T7. What a cracking first bike it makes. The combination of a great engine, light weight and decent handling (plus great riding position for seeing over traffic) makes it an ideal choice. The engine's flat torque curve is brilliant in that if you find yourself in the wrong gear, simply rolllng on the throttle will easily get you out of trouble.
Hi, one thing I find missing on some reviews is the max loading weight of these bikes that are all rounders. I found it in the owners manual, 181Kg on top of wet weight. I do a lot of 2 up riding with some kit and this would be a nice addition to the reviews as some bikes can be ruled out instantly because I'm too fat.....
I'm just back from a trip from Bavaria to Greece. No issues at all over 4400 km. The standard seat and suspension is quite good for me and my 72 Kg and 5 foot 6, even on bad Albanian and Greek roads. Buy, drive, enjoy. In my garage is still my MT-07 with 98.000 km on the clock. So I know that I can trust the engine. The only thing i modified by my own was the windscreen. I shortened it in the height 3,5 cm and at each side 2,5 cm. So it's much calmer, no turbulence, air comes through my chin vent. It's much better in hot countries, in Greece we had 37 Celsius. At the highest position the protection ist still very good with my height.
@@veljkovic92 The base is almost identical. Roughly speaking, the Tracer is of course more comfortable on long journeys, although I have also undertaken long journeys on the MT with a small windshield. However, I also improved the seat on the MT-07. The Tracer7 clearly has the better suspension. I have no complaints about the fork. The rear shock absorber also works satisfactorily. With the MT I had to switch to Wilbers. In my opinion, both bikes are intended for one person, although on the Tracer7 you can of course take someone with you more comfortably. However, I would not want to travel with the Tracer7 as a couple. If you just want to have fun in the Alps, I would prefer the MT and maybe improve it a bit technically. Due to the different sitting position, maybe even lower handlebars, it is more agile to move. There is also enough travel equipment for the MT to go on tour for 14 days. Best regards
Well Mr Flyer thanks for the review on the Yamaha Tracer 7. It looks like with all the bells and Whistle on the Motorbike that it is showroom ready, so keep it clean. I let you in a secret I once help my dad strip down a Yamaha when I was 18 years old. So Yamaha brought back s lot of memories for me. So a BIG thanks from me. Can not wait to see more.
When you do the Triumph / Tracer review please look at pillion options , in fact on most of your other ones include it as a mention . I love my riding , but so does my wife and it’s always the number one consideration for me , any bike I look at has to be two up capable . All day comfort and power capabilities would be useful . Enjoy flying with you . 👍🏻🖖
I've had a Tracer 7 GT for three years and still struggle to find fault with it. I have the benefit of the touring screen and seat to address the two 'weaknesses' of the standard bike. I think it's great for both one-up touring, or more enthusiastic riding, and can't really criticize it at all. The CP2 engine is a lovely, characterful unit, and I've never felt short of power. Build quality is good, after 3 years and 13k miles the bike still looks great, albeit I'm not a keen winter rider. Personally I'm with you and love the looks. It's a keeper!
I have same bike, in red as well and love it! Yes screen looks good but rubbish, changed to a puig touring, now much better All day comfort, light and fast enough Exhaust change a must , sounds great with an aftermarket. Great review as always. Cheers
Arrow headers, custom mid-section and a random can off eBay... available if you put your mind to it...Meerkat exhausts Kilbirnie(Ayrshire) will do a ride in/ride out service if you turn up with the headers and the can!
If I was in the market for a mid range utility come touring bike ,this is definitely one worth putting on the short list . It’s looks great in that colour ,got proper right way up forks ,standard controls with only ABS added ,nice 2 cylinder engine with more than adequate power & good LCD readout screen . The only negative I can find is that windshield ,which no doubt can be easily sorted with after market ones that will no doubt be available in time . I can see these being very popular you can’t really go wrong with a Japanese logo ,no matter where produced . All in all a no nonsense do almost all reasonably priced motorcycle Mr Flyer & good review 👍
I collected mine Tracer 7 GT 2022 just 2 weeks ago. Just passed my licence last month - it is my first ever bike and it is really nice. I do like it, especially the look. I have done 550 miles so far. I have booked it for 600 miles service next Saturday. So far as a new rider I took it easy and of course for the first 600 miles they do not recommend to go over 5000 rpms, 70mp/h is exactly 5000 rpms on this bike. As a tall 6.1ft person I have to admin that the wind is very noticeable on my head. It is nice and tall so you can see over cars, I do like it a lot to ride in towns. Not so much on a faster roads but as a new rider I think I need to learn how to ride fast. The top speed I was doing was about 80mph for a few moments and right now I am not sure I liked it - lol, everything was a bit shaky 🤣but like I said I am new rider and still plenty to work on.
You don't need to learn to ride fast. 🙂 There's time to do that once you have developed your safety buffer and alertness to other road users as am exposed rider. Just take it easy while you practice. Have fun.
A very good choice. I had the Tracer 9 last year and you wouldn’t want that - it really wanted me to go 10mph faster than I wanted to in every situation, and I’ve been riding a long time. This looks exceptional value the right kind of practical and something to quicken the pulse at times too. Just way better than what was available even 10 years ago for this style of bike. My first big bike was a zr750s, which wasn’t bad but this would be better in pretty much every way possible. Ditto what Steve says - learn to be as smooth a rider as you can before you even think about going faster, and I would also say that I get more confidence from being able to ride slow than fast - even though I have been riding big bikes for 25 years the thing I keep doing is taking it to a quiet road and practicing my u turns. You never stop learning. Most of the fun on a bike is to be had between 30 and 60 on nice twisty roads with good views, not faster. As I often tell myself, the slowest journey is the one that goes via A&E. Best of luck to you and welcome to the pack!
@@jag1970s I noticed that too. I much prefer nice and steady ride up to 60mph or even town speeds than when I was going 70 - 80mph on a dual carriageway A road. My biggest concern are cars sitting very closely on my back and sort of pushing me to go faster. I need to learn how to "ignore" them and just do my ride.
This honestly is one machine that somehow looks far better in real life than any photo and/or vid might lead you to believe... always looked like a skinny revamped interpretation of an XJ Diversion to me, but in person these bikes look quite robust and fleshed out. Anyhoo, good seeing Yamaha finally punting a few bikes your way! It'll be good seeing this back to back with the Tiger Sport 660, hopefully down the line you'd be able to do a similar vid with the XSR 700 and Trident too (in my mind, those target the same audience).
I bought my tracer 700 from your last review. Installed the akro exhaust, mra screen and heated comfort seat. Great bike overall... Another great review!
I bought one of these after returning to biking from a twenty year hiatus. The thing that attracted me was the comfort and the weight. The riding position is fantastic, I'm 6'1 and can easily go all day, including brew and toilet stops, obviously! Also the weight was a massive decider for me, since having suffered a heart attack I'm now nowhere near as strong as I used to be and the Tracer 7 is pretty easy to push around. All in all I'm more than happy with mine.
Pausing skills payed off! We often healthily disagree on how bikes look, Im a little less bothered but if somethings hideous I’ll weigh in too! keep doing what your doing I continue to enjoy your vids as I do you’re friends, and will continue to do so …
I've owned the Tracer 7 for 2 years now, I bought it in 2021. I agree with everything that is said about the bike except comfort. I am 5 foot 8 and after a 2 hour ride, you feel it! Sore arse and back ache. Also, my pillon (wife) says it's very hard even with the soft selection on the suspension. I'm looking at the Trans Alp to replace it. Other than that, it is good, but you will need an after-market seat!
Nice to see and hear your take on the Tracer 7. We don’t get the Tracer 7 offered to us here in the U.S., just the Tracer 9 which brilliant, but about twice the money. My “big” bike is my 2020 MT-07, I have a Puig wind screen and SW Motech Blaze saddle bags on it for long trips. The Tracer 7 is the sport touring version of the MT-07. What a great, moderate price bike.
Just bought one of these as a second bike to Ktm 1290 adv so I wasn’t expecting to overwhelmed with it , but Iam it’s an amazing little bike , it’s hard to fault for the price , even the suspension and brakes are pretty good , it’s so quick and nimble and lots of fun . To be fair it’s all the bike you need for everyday riding and so much easier to ride than the bigger bike for local use , but I would be happy to go iff touring on it .Great on fuel and feels streets ahead of the 2010 versys I had before .
Thanks for the review. I have the same bike, same colour, bought new as my first ever bike. Passed my test on it and have put 8K KM on it in 10 months. At 6'1" the screen was really noisy changed for a Puig taller screen and somewhat better.
Looks a good value middle weight bike,and a good looking bike a bit like the Ducati multistrada.The choice of bikes now is amazing , good video Andy🇸🇪🏍👍😀
I've got the 2020 model as my first bike and I love it. The thing I'd add is that the top box rack is more or less mandatory, without it the bike just looks unfinished. Deciding between it and the Tiger Sport 660 I can't say it made the decision for me but it makes me happy every time I see it without the top box. More brands should make their rear carriers look good. Really comfy, even for me at 6' 4" once I fitted some bar risers and tweaked the handles. Original screen is naff (replaced by a touring screen) and Yamaha OEM panniers are horribly overpriced for what they are. Would like a remote pre-load adjuster for the shock but so far, for me, its all the bike I want. Limiting factor for those who ride with a pillion: The max load is 188kg, the drawback of such a lightweight bike I guess. Not an issue for me (my pillion is 35-40 kg) but if you're a bigger rider and the spouse enjoys a pie or two it might be better to look at another bike for those weekends away.
Great review but it had to be as it’s a cracking bike. I too have the gt yet I prefer the standard seat over the touring one. It’s a torquey, light, good handling, frugal bike, all one needs for either going to the shops or heading touring. I’ve ridden and owned lots of bikes and this is one of my favourites. 😃
The red looks great -- it really helps make the bike stand out. One thing about Yamahas of late is they're some of the most invisible bikes on the road. Nice dash, great powertrain... I hope they bring it to Canada as the once-popular midsize sports-tourers have all but disappeared from our market.
Rode this back to back with nc750x and bought the honda. These middleweights are absolutely fantastic when you started on honda cb750s in the 80s which were about 65 hp and enough for most people. The newer bikes have brakes😁
Nice looking bike, I especially like the way they have framed the instrument panel so it looks like part of the machine rather than an add on. The only Yamaha I have ever owned had 88 keys so I would have loved to have a go on one of these!! Excellent review as we are now becoming blase about. !!👍
Nice review. Was shopping for a light touring bike and rode this one, but settled for the V strom 650 xt for the v twin, better pillion comfort and some sort of off road capabilities.
Enjoyed the review Andy, I suppose the engine is the same unit they use in the Tenere 700, for which it receives a lot of praise. It does look a smart little bike, I had a Tracer 900 for about a year and I thought that was a really good bike, Yamaha do some lovely machines these days, mind you all bikes are lovely, just can't beat two wheels. Thank you.
Thanks Andy for the quick first impressions vid 👍. I remember you doing a review of the original Tracer 700 - a bike which I actually bought. It was a little bit tall for me but so light that I managed easily and confidently. A surprisingly good two-up bike too. The only thing it needed was a better shock - the standard one lacked damping so the bike could get a bit out of shape on mid-corner ruts and potholes. I didn't keep it in the end but that's a long story and was actually nothing to do with the bike. The engine remains one of my favourites of all time. I'm looking forward to the longer "living with" version of the review and it's inevitable comparison with the Tiger 660 Sport. I must say, the styling is vastly improved compared to my "Mk1"
Thanks for another fun review. I love these all-rounders; if I could only have one bike, one of these would be it. (And yes, here in the colonies, “pokey” comes from “slow poke” and means “slow.”) Thanks again.
I bought one of these a couple of months back. My main bike is a KTM1290SAS but I wanted something as an alternative, something smaller, lighter, more manageable that I could 'toof toof' around on (that is probably not being fair because it has plenty of power really). I considered the Tiger 660 but by the time I had specc'd it, I was looking at over £10k which I didn't want to spend on a 2nd bike (6th actually). I found I could get a Tracer 700 (same as this) for £7099 OTR which was a significant saving but actually settled for a year old bike with less than 4,000 miles and loads of accessories (inc full shad luggage) for £5,900. I recently took it on a 3 week trip to Portugal and Brittany and I have to say it was great. I took an air hawk because I don't find the comfort seat actually very comfortable. I have a bad knee and would have preferred my legs less bent, though I'm sure it's fine if you're younger and fitter. I really enjoyed the lightness and manoeuvrability though, not having to worry about road camber or surface when stopping etc. I also averaged well over 70mpg on premium fuel which gave me a range of over 240 mile. One thing to be wary of though, as I got on the boat at Calais, the fuel light started flashing. When I got off the ferry, it wasn't flashing. I then road the bike for a further 25 miles or so without the light flashing and then it started spluttering. Luckily, I was nearly home and knew I was only a mile or so from a garage so no drama but just be aware that the fuel light may start flashing, then stop but won't start again so fill up within 20 miles or you'll be pushing.
I demo'd the Tracer 700 a couple of years back, it felt really flimsy and was a big disappointment. The V Strom 650 has been around for a while and there's a good reason for that, it's solid, well built, reliable and in my opinion looks a lot better than this new Tracer 7. Nicely done TMF.
Cheers Colin - on this occasion I couldn't disagree with you more, this latest incarnation of the the Tracer 7 is brilliant (I too found the old one a bit "meh")....
Always preferred the look of the smaller tracer 700 over the larger 900, pity no centre stand. Why do manufacturers think we want uncomfortable seat as standard??
I have a 2018 model and In my humble opineon its the best bike I have ever ridden. Thats because it suits me at this moment in time (66 year old duffer who first road bikes in 1972), aparently it has the same weight to power as a Bandit 1250. Its not perfect but could be if you spent money on it, Im more than happy so will leave standard.
The cb500x is probably just as good if not a little slower. In the UK the road tax is a fair bit less. As is probably the insurance. Bloody £101 road tax now for 600cc>
Thought you slipped in a subliminal ad' there for a minute until I re-checked to read the "Small print"............Nice, keep up the good work and don't let the Ba*****ds grind you down. Ooh, before I forget....nice review by the way. Always appreciated.
Looks a lot better than the previous Tranformers bikes. Smooth lines are coming back. Even my bike looks modern again 😇. Interesting do it all and touring bike. It’s on my list, now find the money 😏
You need a complaint, they don't sell these in the States. I don't know why. Been riding for decades and looking for something in this size and style. Closest Triumph dealer is 2 hours away so that kills the 660 for service. Not crazy about the Versys, was thinking 2022 CB500X, not as much power but if I want to go fast I have a different bike for that, but the Tracer 7 would fit so well. I'll stop the ramble, as always a quality video, right down to the fine print.
in broad terms I'm not a fan of Yamaha (for no logical reason....) but from time to time they make a machine that I take a shine to. This is one of them. But now a days I have a soft spot for Standard Bikes. They just excel at day to day riding.
I have the 2021 version with touring screen and standard seat, so, long therm user here. * I don't know about the comfort seat but the standard seat becomes uncomfortable after about 2-3 hours of total ride. Resting may help but your ass will start to feel sore immediately even after 30 mins break. * Touring screen is a must have if you gonna do long tours. It does ok job but much much better than standart one anyway. * No touring bike should be sold without cruise control. T7 does not have it and it's a big con if you ask me. * Rear suspension is on a little hard side for touring. Little more towards to sporty side and you cant adjust it. * Engine is fun. I love it`s sound but it's not very smooth at low RPMs. Especially Jerky at the first throttle. * It`s agile and fast. It`s slim profile will help in traffic hugely. And cornering is fun. It`s a very good bike for short travels like weekend tours. Its raw form provides great fun on the street and twisty roads. But lack of cruise control, comfortable seat and suspension makes long tours little less fun sometimes.
Yep agree about seat , I upgraded to the comfort seat , its actually firmer but makes u sit further back onto the wider part , I found it much better than the standard one , it is thicker and at 5ft 8 I'm on tip toes! I also found rear shock to hard , I set rebound to full soft and put collar on position 3 , now much better. Cheers
@@jasonsandy8759 It`s on my list. I wasnt sure if it was gonna make any difference so I kept away from it till now. And I didnt read anything bad about it anyway, stupid of me. Thank you for the comment. About rebound setting, I usually ride with a passenger so hard/medium setting is fine. And I too believe soft rebound setting will feel better when I ride alone. But I usually do performance riding when I am alone and I am not sure how its gonna effect the feeling.. Cheers mate.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I was expecting it this year hoping they would add it to compete with Tiger Sport 660, yet it didnt happen. I guess small touring bikes wont have it for some more time :(.
How tall are you rideing Tracer 7? I'm 183 and it seems kind of small for me, I feel kind of squished on it. I had the opportunity to drive it is fast, light, agile, but it seemed to be a bit too small for me. As far as power is concerned, CP2 is more than enough.
Although I have a 2yr old Mk1, the Mk2 isn't that much of an improvement when I test rode it. Ive added TEC fork springs on mine as they were non-adjustable, nice to see the Mk2 has adjustable front forks. Still my Mk1 has never missed a beat and the Mk2 is a natural replacement I would recommend. The paint is a little thin on mine in places, doesn't wear well, but as you pointed out, its an all round bike and relatively keenly priced.
What a cracking Swiss army knife of a bike the Tracer 7 has become. For 95% of jobs it'll do just fine but sometimes you want/need a full size Multi-tool for those bigger jobs. The Tracer 9 could be that Multi-tool.
I’m upset. This bike is gorgeous, has my favorite engine, and it’s red. I don’t know what Yamaha is thinking not selling this bike in the states. I don’t think they realize how many riders would buy one IMMEDIATELY if they became available over here. :( I’m glad at least half of us get to enjoy the bike though! 😂
Great review as always and picked up mine last week in same colour. Just an amazing bike for the money and love it. I used to have a tracer 900gt and feel being short legged this was a easier to manage bike and better real world use ability
I demoed both the Tracer and Tenere 700s 18 months back and concluded that the Tenere was well worth the £1000 extra for it's greater versatility. If I'd only had £5k to spend I'd have been dead happy with a good used early Tracer but being in the fortunate position of being able to afford more the Tenere looked far better value new.
I simply LOVE my new Tracer 7! OK, admittedly it’s my first bike after getting my licence, so I’ve nothing to compare it to other than the faithful Kawasaki ER6Ns used by the training school, but it is just so spot-on perfect for what I want: high but upright seating position, good level of comfort, looks FANTASTIC in the matt ‘tech kamo’ colour and, of course, has a fair bit of ‘poke’ ;-) The thing is though, it’s not the bike I imagined choosing as my first bike - even chatting at the debrief after my Mod2 pass I was adamant I’d get a dripping-with-chrome Bonneville, Moto Guzzi, or similar. My trainer pulled a bit of a face, suggesting the NC750 or Tracer 700 as great first bikes. I think I then pulled a bit of a face. Fast-forward a week and I’m at my local Triumph dealership having my preconceptions blown away - I wasn’t keen on the low office-chair seating position and flat bench seat, and availability meant I’d be on my 125 for most of summer. All a bit disappointing and demoralising. Then I saw a pic of Yamaha’s awesome 2022 RD350-styled XSR700, arranged a test ride on a 2021 demonstrator but then, thinking back to my trainer’s recommendation, dropped in a test ride on a 2022 Tracer 7 in the fore-mentioned tech kamo. Total game changer - just fell in love with the look, the ride, the comfort, everything! I’ve had my Tracer 7 for a month now and it still has that open-the-garage-door wow factor! ❤️ I’d still like a sparkly old classic one day, but it will be a second bike, the Tracer 7 is a keeper!!!
Currently converting a brand new one into an ADV bike, somewhere between the Tracer 7 and the Tenere, 19/17" wire wheels...got a little hassle between the Arrow de-cat headers and the sump bash plate! Need to fabricate something! Yamaha's missing link, a fireroad bike!
I have 16,000 km on my 2021. It’s a great allrounder Much to love less to dislike ❤️ If only it would have a bit more ground clearance and a 19” front wheel it would be perfect for me 😃 I keep eying the new CB500X for having those 2 attributes but lacking the Tracer’s extra grunt… It’s always a compromise isn’t it? Cheers 🍻 BB
@@Spikycloud to give it just a little off road prowess Just like Ducati did with the multistrada. Tall seat road bikes like the Versys, Tracer, Tiger 660 should all have a 19” front in my opinion.
Thanks for the video. Vital question, could Mrs Flyer pass a comment on the comfort of the pillion seat?? I need a smaller bike as my FJR1300 is getting a bit heavy now and 'the management' would like to know .. Thank you.
Nice bike there from Yamaha Andy some cracking bikes to be had in this class these days . Gotta ask how come I can not find your ride on the XJR that you did ???? , Really wanted to see that one .😊👍
Strongly considered this bike, but went for the 660 Tiger instead, little bit better equipped in terms of electronics and more exciting engine in my opinion. Tracer still a great 'all round' option though.
Would love to know the difference between the Ténéré 700 and the Tracer 7. Very different motorcycles but someone looking for a road biased tourer from Yamaha and deciding between the both, your suggestions would be appreciable :)
Great bike. Real world, just fet on and ride. USB charger as standard? And can you get a mainstand? I think the liad carrying is an issue on these, (166kg?) Which is nit a lot with a passenger, but like it a lot. Happy travels
They are, but the Yamaha accessories panniers plus mounting hardware is silly money, best part of a £1000 (in the UK). I’m tempted by the Givi set-up with the quick mount-and-detaching frame so not to spoil the looks when panniers are off the bike. Sorry, can’t remember the code numbers of hand but widely available from usual online stockists, SBS, Infinity, etc
Apart from the looks and LEDs, is there any difference between this bike and the Tracer 700 you reviewed years ago? I hated the cheapo switches on mine. Apart from that, it was a really good bike. Light feeling and great round corners. Much better, and far more stable, than the MT 07 that I also owned. Until nicked.
Thank you Mr. Flyer. I do like a Yamaha twin, and this bike looks lovely too. It makes me think of the Tiger 660 as you say and I look forward to watching your comparison vid. :>)
How much would you like...up to 200bhp available(seriously)? My other CP2 is running 115bhp with standard internals, can be boosted to 145bhp, rods/headwork required, then there's NOX up to 200bhp...spend yo money,get what you want?(Extreme Creations,Australia, for your bolt on turbo kit).
2 days a week in the office since Covid and increasingly awful train service… I’m commuting into London on my big Guzzi V11 cafe racer which isn’t ideal and I really don’t like taking such a nice bike in busy London traffic so I’m looking for the equivalent of a 2 wheel mid size car, Tracer 7 Versys 650, DL650, NC700, The problem is I just can’t get excited about buying one! I went to my local Yam dealer and a few seconds looking at the tracer I spent my time looking at the R7 🤦🏻♂️
I passed three months ago and bought the tracer 7 2021 GT straight out of the show room. And i must say agree with all your comments. Having ridden it around town town and a couple of 200 + miles on it found it comfortable all day and i do suffer with my lower back sometimes but been ok on the tracer. This is my mid life crisis at 54.
I just passed my A licence yesterday, I'm 54 too, hoping to do a test ride on a Tracer 7 this weekend. Thanks for confirming that this model is a good choice.
I'm sorry to hear of your passing :)
@@mancunianboy2576 go to my channel there about 8 videos on there of me riding the tracer, i even fall off it at the end of one lol from a standstill. I’m just a novice and there no novice tracer content out there so i give it a go for a laugh
@@mancunianboy2576 Ha ha! Yep, I passed my test in February at the age of 56 and bought myself a Tracer 7 as my first bike, too. I can wholeheartedly vouch for Yorkshire Biker’s comments. It’s a great first choice - it’s no slouch but also so easy to get on with, it’s not going to throw you off, yet there seems to be plenty of room to grow as skills and experience develop - you won’t be trading up after six months. I just hope younger Tracer 7 owners reading this don’t think they’ve bought an old farts’ bike, it certainly isn’t!
How tall are you? I’m 6 2, will I fit comfortably
I took delivery of my new Tracer 7 last week and I can’t stop riding the thing! It’s a fun bike to ride, sound great when you roll it on - quite V twin like in its note - an easy bike to fall in love with.
I've been riding on and off for over 30 years. I bought a new Tracer 7 end of last year. I absolutely love the looks, slight "prototype" look about it. I think its fab. Performance wise, on UK roads you don't need any more. It will do a genuine 120mph, accelerates hard to 90mph but in a manner that dose not scare the s**t out of you. Loads of torque for overtaking. I have just come back from a long weekend, 500 miles around Wales, no complaints at all. The bike will take on the twistys, its light, economical and great fun to ride. You just can't go wrong with the Tracer 7. The screen isn't the greatest but does suit the styling and the adjustment does make a difference depending on the roads you are riding and how strong the wind is. Overall, one of the best bikes i have ever had :) Its a keeper.
Looking forward to your comparison Andy.
Glad you like the bike - thanks for watching!
Bought one last year in red the same as this video, 7GT has a larger screen and panniers, great for commute, weekend fun, touring, no frills 1st bike, light, good value, plenty power (for me!) love it 🏍
thanks for posting this video, I'd already decided to get this bike, but having the legendary MF seal of approval has made me even more happy with my decision :-)
Yes! It took only two tries to pause in time to read the fine print. I'm fine with all of it! I'm recovering from a widowmaker heart attack and related complications and cannot ride my motorcycle until June 21, 2022, per doctor's orders. Your upbeat videos have helped me keep my spirits up during my long convalescence. Thank you, sir!
Sorry to hear that John - wish you a speedy recovery and return to two wheels!
@@TheMissendenFlyer - Thank you! I am recovering well and have been very fortunate.
This class of bikes make so much sense, pretty much do anything and do it well. I do like this bike, especially the GT model. I could be tempted by one for light touring. An in depth review much anticipated TMF!
What is different on the gt, i cant seem to find a tracer 7 gt anywhere, like the 9 has 9, 9gt and 9gt+ i can only find the tracer 7 on the internet
Last year, I got myself this bike. It is really good. Did not love the front at first (looked a bit very modern to me), but it really grew on me. Now I love that it is simply different. I love how it rides, only that I prefer to go a bit faster because it is so well balanced, particularly in the twisties. (never felt that urge before). Modified mine a bit though - handlebar risers, put the heated seat cover from the previous model on the seat shell of this one (deconstructed the "comfort" seat - cannot recommend this one, just stick with the standard seat), works great. I got the fancy touring boxes with the GT package. Exchanged these with my square 45 ltr Givis, which look surprisingly good (I can remove all of the racks, so the nice backside can be revealed very easily). The only item that is left from the 2020 GT package is the taller screen, which I recommend (but you can get this on it's own, no need to buy the GT package).
Oh, and I had heated grips installed. These are very useful indeed.
Scrolling down the comments I noticed quite a few new riders have chosen the T7. What a cracking first bike it makes. The combination of a great engine, light weight and decent handling (plus great riding position for seeing over traffic) makes it an ideal choice. The engine's flat torque curve is brilliant in that if you find yourself in the wrong gear, simply rolllng on the throttle will easily get you out of trouble.
Agreed - great first "big bike"
I bought a Tracer 7 and it's far from my first bike.
It's not just a great beginner bike, it's just an excellent bike
"so much for what she looks like then, it's all about riding her" lol Mr flyer you made spill my coffee😂😂😂
Your mind is the problem I fear Peter!
Adapted from the similar phrase used by Harry Metcalfe, of Harry’s Garage?
....not conciously Paul, but I am a Harry fan!
@@TheMissendenFlyer : I don’t suppose we can expect Mr Metcalfe to open one of his upcoming videos with “Hey kids!”, can we?
@@TheMissendenFlyer lol😂😂😂 hahahaha, you shouldn't post videos so early in the morning.lol👍👍
I've collected one of these yesterday, felt totally at ease with 10 minutes 😀great review 👍
Great bike!
Hi, one thing I find missing on some reviews is the max loading weight of these bikes that are all rounders. I found it in the owners manual, 181Kg on top of wet weight. I do a lot of 2 up riding with some kit and this would be a nice addition to the reviews as some bikes can be ruled out instantly because I'm too fat.....
I'm just back from a trip from Bavaria to Greece. No issues at all over 4400 km. The standard seat and suspension is quite good for me and my 72 Kg and 5 foot 6, even on bad Albanian and Greek roads. Buy, drive, enjoy. In my garage is still my MT-07 with 98.000 km on the clock. So I know that I can trust the engine. The only thing i modified by my own was the windscreen. I shortened it in the height 3,5 cm and at each side 2,5 cm. So it's much calmer, no turbulence, air comes through my chin vent. It's much better in hot countries, in Greece we had 37 Celsius. At the highest position the protection ist still very good with my height.
Hey. How do you compare MT07 with Tracer 7?
@@veljkovic92 The base is almost identical. Roughly speaking, the Tracer is of course more comfortable on long journeys, although I have also undertaken long journeys on the MT with a small windshield. However, I also improved the seat on the MT-07. The Tracer7 clearly has the better suspension. I have no complaints about the fork. The rear shock absorber also works satisfactorily. With the MT I had to switch to Wilbers.
In my opinion, both bikes are intended for one person, although on the Tracer7 you can of course take someone with you more comfortably. However, I would not want to travel with the Tracer7 as a couple. If you just want to have fun in the Alps, I would prefer the MT and maybe improve it a bit technically. Due to the different sitting position, maybe even lower handlebars, it is more agile to move. There is also enough travel equipment for the MT to go on tour for 14 days.
Best regards
Well Mr Flyer thanks for the review on the Yamaha Tracer 7. It looks like with all the bells and Whistle on the Motorbike that it is showroom ready, so keep it clean. I let you in a secret I once help my dad strip down a Yamaha when I was 18 years old. So Yamaha brought back s lot of memories for me. So a BIG thanks from me. Can not wait to see more.
When you do the Triumph / Tracer review please look at pillion options , in fact on most of your other ones include it as a mention .
I love my riding , but so does my wife and it’s always the number one consideration for me , any bike I look at has to be two up capable . All day comfort and power capabilities would be useful .
Enjoy flying with you . 👍🏻🖖
Sadly Triumph won’t let me take pillions on their bikes!
Been a major consideration for me for the last 25 years too. A very limiting factor in choosing a bike.
I've had a Tracer 7 GT for three years and still struggle to find fault with it. I have the benefit of the touring screen and seat to address the two 'weaknesses' of the standard bike.
I think it's great for both one-up touring, or more enthusiastic riding, and can't really criticize it at all. The CP2 engine is a lovely, characterful unit, and I've never felt short of power.
Build quality is good, after 3 years and 13k miles the bike still looks great, albeit I'm not a keen winter rider. Personally I'm with you and love the looks. It's a keeper!
I have same bike, in red as well and love it!
Yes screen looks good but rubbish, changed to a puig touring, now much better
All day comfort, light and fast enough
Exhaust change a must , sounds great with an aftermarket.
Great review as always. Cheers
Thanks for watching Jason!
Arrow headers, custom mid-section and a random can off eBay... available if you put your mind to it...Meerkat exhausts Kilbirnie(Ayrshire) will do a ride in/ride out service if you turn up with the headers and the can!
I bought one of these and it's a great bike but what's really surprising is how much fun it is.
If I was in the market for a mid range utility come touring bike ,this is definitely one worth putting on the short list . It’s looks great in that colour ,got proper right way up forks ,standard controls with only ABS added ,nice 2 cylinder engine with more than adequate power & good LCD readout screen . The only negative I can find is that windshield ,which no doubt can be easily sorted with after market ones that will no doubt be available in time . I can see these being very popular you can’t really go wrong with a Japanese logo ,no matter where produced . All in all a no nonsense do almost all reasonably priced motorcycle Mr Flyer & good review 👍
can get a bigger "touring" screen from yamaha
I collected mine Tracer 7 GT 2022 just 2 weeks ago. Just passed my licence last month - it is my first ever bike and it is really nice. I do like it, especially the look. I have done 550 miles so far. I have booked it for 600 miles service next Saturday. So far as a new rider I took it easy and of course for the first 600 miles they do not recommend to go over 5000 rpms, 70mp/h is exactly 5000 rpms on this bike. As a tall 6.1ft person I have to admin that the wind is very noticeable on my head. It is nice and tall so you can see over cars, I do like it a lot to ride in towns. Not so much on a faster roads but as a new rider I think I need to learn how to ride fast. The top speed I was doing was about 80mph for a few moments and right now I am not sure I liked it - lol, everything was a bit shaky 🤣but like I said I am new rider and still plenty to work on.
Great choice for a first big bike.
Agreed.....
You don't need to learn to ride fast. 🙂 There's time to do that once you have developed your safety buffer and alertness to other road users as am exposed rider. Just take it easy while you practice. Have fun.
A very good choice. I had the Tracer 9 last year and you wouldn’t want that - it really wanted me to go 10mph faster than I wanted to in every situation, and I’ve been riding a long time. This looks exceptional value the right kind of practical and something to quicken the pulse at times too. Just way better than what was available even 10 years ago for this style of bike. My first big bike was a zr750s, which wasn’t bad but this would be better in pretty much every way possible.
Ditto what Steve says - learn to be as smooth a rider as you can before you even think about going faster, and I would also say that I get more confidence from being able to ride slow than fast - even though I have been riding big bikes for 25 years the thing I keep doing is taking it to a quiet road and practicing my u turns. You never stop learning. Most of the fun on a bike is to be had between 30 and 60 on nice twisty roads with good views, not faster. As I often tell myself, the slowest journey is the one that goes via A&E. Best of luck to you and welcome to the pack!
@@jag1970s I noticed that too. I much prefer nice and steady ride up to 60mph or even town speeds than when I was going 70 - 80mph on a dual carriageway A road. My biggest concern are cars sitting very closely on my back and sort of pushing me to go faster. I need to learn how to "ignore" them and just do my ride.
This honestly is one machine that somehow looks far better in real life than any photo and/or vid might lead you to believe... always looked like a skinny revamped interpretation of an XJ Diversion to me, but in person these bikes look quite robust and fleshed out.
Anyhoo, good seeing Yamaha finally punting a few bikes your way! It'll be good seeing this back to back with the Tiger Sport 660, hopefully down the line you'd be able to do a similar vid with the XSR 700 and Trident too (in my mind, those target the same audience).
Yes it is a good looking bike isn't it - but then I liked (and bought) an XJ6 Diversion back in the day too!
I bought my tracer 700 from your last review. Installed the akro exhaust, mra screen and heated comfort seat. Great bike overall... Another great review!
I bought one of these after returning to biking from a twenty year hiatus. The thing that attracted me was the comfort and the weight. The riding position is fantastic, I'm 6'1 and can easily go all day, including brew and toilet stops, obviously! Also the weight was a massive decider for me, since having suffered a heart attack I'm now nowhere near as strong as I used to be and the Tracer 7 is pretty easy to push around. All in all I'm more than happy with mine.
Great to hear - fabulous bike too!
Another great review. Seems that you have reviews on all the bikes I'm considering as my next purchase. Its good to get these real world videos.
Glad you like them!
Pausing skills payed off! We often healthily disagree on how bikes look, Im a little less bothered but if somethings hideous I’ll weigh in too! keep doing what your doing I continue to enjoy your vids as I do you’re friends, and will continue to do so …
Thank you! ...and well done with those pausing skills!
I've owned the Tracer 7 for 2 years now, I bought it in 2021. I agree with everything that is said about the bike except comfort. I am 5 foot 8 and after a 2 hour ride, you feel it! Sore arse and back ache. Also, my pillon (wife) says it's very hard even with the soft selection on the suspension. I'm looking at the Trans Alp to replace it. Other than that, it is good, but you will need an after-market seat!
Nice to see and hear your take on the Tracer 7. We don’t get the Tracer 7 offered to us here in the U.S., just the Tracer 9 which brilliant, but about twice the money. My “big” bike is my 2020 MT-07, I have a Puig wind screen and SW Motech Blaze saddle bags on it for long trips. The Tracer 7 is the sport touring version of the MT-07. What a great, moderate price bike.
Beats me as to why you can’t get it in the US!
Gave you a thumbs up for the small print..... nice to get everyone on the same page... keep up the great work.
Much appreciated!
Like your new disclaimer - took me about five attempts to hit it with a click - not bad! Lovely bike too.
Well done anne - it changes from time to time so don't think it's "job done"!
Just bought one of these as a second bike to Ktm 1290 adv so I wasn’t expecting to overwhelmed with it , but Iam it’s an amazing little bike , it’s hard to fault for the price , even the suspension and brakes are pretty good , it’s so quick and nimble and lots of fun . To be fair it’s all the bike you need for everyday riding and so much easier to ride than the bigger bike for local use , but I would be happy to go iff touring on it .Great on fuel and feels streets ahead of the 2010 versys I had before .
Yes it looks good too!
Thanks for the great review as always! Looking forward to the comparison video as I will hopefully be purchasing my new bike this summer 😀
Stay tuned, coming soon!
I bought this bike last year and i am in love.
I added crash bars and a small extra wind screen which helped a lot on the wind and noise.
Glad to hear you like the bike!
Thanks for the review. I have the same bike, same colour, bought new as my first ever bike. Passed my test on it and have put 8K KM on it in 10 months. At 6'1" the screen was really noisy changed for a Puig taller screen and somewhat better.
Great review. Seems to be a bit better than the previous model. I like the styling. Keep up.
Yes a big step up in my view
Looks like a good bike for a short rider like yourself - keep making the videos mucker, very helpful information
Thanks, will do!
My pausing skills are exceptional! Enjoy your videos.
Well done Max!
Looks a good value middle weight bike,and a good looking bike a bit like the Ducati multistrada.The choice of bikes now is amazing , good video Andy🇸🇪🏍👍😀
Cheers as ever Philip!
I've got the 2020 model as my first bike and I love it. The thing I'd add is that the top box rack is more or less mandatory, without it the bike just looks unfinished. Deciding between it and the Tiger Sport 660 I can't say it made the decision for me but it makes me happy every time I see it without the top box. More brands should make their rear carriers look good.
Really comfy, even for me at 6' 4" once I fitted some bar risers and tweaked the handles. Original screen is naff (replaced by a touring screen) and Yamaha OEM panniers are horribly overpriced for what they are. Would like a remote pre-load adjuster for the shock but so far, for me, its all the bike I want.
Limiting factor for those who ride with a pillion: The max load is 188kg, the drawback of such a lightweight bike I guess. Not an issue for me (my pillion is 35-40 kg) but if you're a bigger rider and the spouse enjoys a pie or two it might be better to look at another bike for those weekends away.
@I_am_Thursday Seven year old son. But I always preferred my ladies with some meat on them ^^.
Nice review as ever. Seems like a great all round machine. Looks great in red & does indeed look Ducati-esque at a glance which is no bad thing.
Totally agree - thanks for watching, good to hear from you again RR!
Great review but it had to be as it’s a cracking bike. I too have the gt yet I prefer the standard seat over the touring one.
It’s a torquey, light, good handling, frugal bike, all one needs for either going to the shops or heading touring. I’ve ridden and owned lots of bikes and this is one of my favourites. 😃
Totally agree
I'm not actually in the market for another bike- but now I want one ! 😉
Great review, thanks.
Great review. Looking forward to the comparison with the Tiger 660 👍
Stay tuned Clive!
Sure wish this bike was available in the US, and came with the same cruise control system as the Tracer 9 at just under $10,000 with panniers.
The red looks great -- it really helps make the bike stand out. One thing about Yamahas of late is they're some of the most invisible bikes on the road. Nice dash, great powertrain... I hope they bring it to Canada as the once-popular midsize sports-tourers have all but disappeared from our market.
Rode this back to back with nc750x and bought the honda. These middleweights are absolutely fantastic when you started on honda cb750s in the 80s which were about 65 hp and enough for most people. The newer bikes have brakes😁
Yes great time to be buying a bike - congratulations on your new machine!
Had one, loved it, until I rode 350 km's.. lovely bike for short tripp's , sporty thing. Thanks sir, great review! Be safe.
Nice looking bike, I especially like the way they have framed the instrument panel so it looks like part of the machine rather than an add on. The only Yamaha I have ever owned had 88 keys so I would have loved to have a go on one of these!! Excellent review as we are now becoming blase about. !!👍
I really like the look of that bike. Great review as ever.
Nice review. Was shopping for a light touring bike and rode this one, but settled for the V strom 650 xt for the v twin, better pillion comfort and some sort of off road capabilities.
I hoping to make a video of my ADV build of one of these...just putting the bike together now, then I'll strip it and start recording!
Enjoyed the review Andy, I suppose the engine is the same unit they use in the Tenere 700, for which it receives a lot of praise. It does look a smart little bike, I had a Tracer 900 for about a year and I thought that was a really good bike, Yamaha do some lovely machines these days, mind you all bikes are lovely, just can't beat two wheels. Thank you.
Thanks Andy for the quick first impressions vid 👍. I remember you doing a review of the original Tracer 700 - a bike which I actually bought. It was a little bit tall for me but so light that I managed easily and confidently. A surprisingly good two-up bike too. The only thing it needed was a better shock - the standard one lacked damping so the bike could get a bit out of shape on mid-corner ruts and potholes. I didn't keep it in the end but that's a long story and was actually nothing to do with the bike. The engine remains one of my favourites of all time. I'm looking forward to the longer "living with" version of the review and it's inevitable comparison with the Tiger 660 Sport.
I must say, the styling is vastly improved compared to my "Mk1"
Yes it really is a nice bike in this latest incarnation - enjoyed riding it….
Thanks for another informative review 👍
Looks like a lovely all round motorcycle!!
They are!
Thanks for another fun review. I love these all-rounders; if I could only have one bike, one of these would be it. (And yes, here in the colonies, “pokey” comes from “slow poke” and means “slow.”) Thanks again.
Glad I made that clarification then!
I bought one of these a couple of months back. My main bike is a KTM1290SAS but I wanted something as an alternative, something smaller, lighter, more manageable that I could 'toof toof' around on (that is probably not being fair because it has plenty of power really). I considered the Tiger 660 but by the time I had specc'd it, I was looking at over £10k which I didn't want to spend on a 2nd bike (6th actually). I found I could get a Tracer 700 (same as this) for £7099 OTR which was a significant saving but actually settled for a year old bike with less than 4,000 miles and loads of accessories (inc full shad luggage) for £5,900. I recently took it on a 3 week trip to Portugal and Brittany and I have to say it was great. I took an air hawk because I don't find the comfort seat actually very comfortable. I have a bad knee and would have preferred my legs less bent, though I'm sure it's fine if you're younger and fitter. I really enjoyed the lightness and manoeuvrability though, not having to worry about road camber or surface when stopping etc. I also averaged well over 70mpg on premium fuel which gave me a range of over 240 mile. One thing to be wary of though, as I got on the boat at Calais, the fuel light started flashing. When I got off the ferry, it wasn't flashing. I then road the bike for a further 25 miles or so without the light flashing and then it started spluttering. Luckily, I was nearly home and knew I was only a mile or so from a garage so no drama but just be aware that the fuel light may start flashing, then stop but won't start again so fill up within 20 miles or you'll be pushing.
Good tip - cheers!
Looks a good all rounder to me, I had a tracer for five years
brilliant bike Yamaha turn out some good bikes
Good review cheers Andy 👍🏍
Thanks 👍
I demo'd the Tracer 700 a couple of years back, it felt really flimsy and was a big disappointment. The V Strom 650 has been around for a while and there's a good reason for that, it's solid, well built, reliable and in my opinion looks a lot better than this new Tracer 7. Nicely done TMF.
Cheers Colin - on this occasion I couldn't disagree with you more, this latest incarnation of the the Tracer 7 is brilliant (I too found the old one a bit "meh")....
I owned the mk 1 for a year poor build quality and boring to ride
Always preferred the look of the smaller tracer 700 over the larger 900, pity no centre stand. Why do manufacturers think we want uncomfortable seat as standard??
I have a 2018 model and In my humble opineon its the best bike I have ever ridden. Thats because it suits me at this moment in time (66 year old duffer who first road bikes in 1972), aparently it has the same weight to power as a Bandit 1250. Its not perfect but could be if you spent money on it, Im more than happy so will leave standard.
It's pretty easy to exceed that limit, 2 people, some luggage and, oops. I think the Versys is 210kg,can't remember the triumph's
wow, this looks so much better than the tracer 9- so clean and elegant!
I agree!
Yep, and not having the WALL-E clocks helps.
...for sure!
I agree it is a nice looking bike particularly the front with the headlights and day time lights.
What a refreshingly unpretentious bike, that just gets on with it and looks smart. Didn't think they made those any more! :)
The cb500x is probably just as good if not a little slower. In the UK the road tax is a fair bit less. As is probably the insurance. Bloody £101 road tax now for 600cc>
Excellent work Andy 👍👏👏
Thanks 👍
Thought you slipped in a subliminal ad' there for a minute until I re-checked to read the "Small print"............Nice, keep up the good work and don't let the Ba*****ds grind you down.
Ooh, before I forget....nice review by the way. Always appreciated.
Cheers Colin - appreciate your support!
Love the bike.
Thanks for the review.
My pleasure - thanks for watching!
Looks a lot better than the previous Tranformers bikes. Smooth lines are coming back. Even my bike looks modern again 😇.
Interesting do it all and touring bike. It’s on my list, now find the money 😏
You need a complaint, they don't sell these in the States. I don't know why. Been riding for decades and looking for something in this size and style. Closest Triumph dealer is 2 hours away so that kills the 660 for service. Not crazy about the Versys, was thinking 2022 CB500X, not as much power but if I want to go fast I have a different bike for that, but the Tracer 7 would fit so well. I'll stop the ramble, as always a quality video, right down to the fine print.
in broad terms I'm not a fan of Yamaha (for no logical reason....) but from time to time they make a machine that I take a shine to. This is one of them. But now a days I have a soft spot for Standard Bikes. They just excel at day to day riding.
I have the 2021 version with touring screen and standard seat, so, long therm user here.
* I don't know about the comfort seat but the standard seat becomes uncomfortable after about 2-3 hours of total ride. Resting may help but your ass will start to feel sore immediately even after 30 mins break.
* Touring screen is a must have if you gonna do long tours. It does ok job but much much better than standart one anyway.
* No touring bike should be sold without cruise control. T7 does not have it and it's a big con if you ask me.
* Rear suspension is on a little hard side for touring. Little more towards to sporty side and you cant adjust it.
* Engine is fun. I love it`s sound but it's not very smooth at low RPMs. Especially Jerky at the first throttle.
* It`s agile and fast. It`s slim profile will help in traffic hugely. And cornering is fun.
It`s a very good bike for short travels like weekend tours. Its raw form provides great fun on the street and twisty roads. But lack of cruise control, comfortable seat and suspension makes long tours little less fun sometimes.
Yep agree about seat , I upgraded to the comfort seat , its actually firmer but makes u sit further back onto the wider part , I found it much better than the standard one , it is thicker and at 5ft 8 I'm on tip toes! I also found rear shock to hard , I set rebound to full soft and put collar on position 3 , now much better. Cheers
Have to agree. :) Maybe the next gen will have the cruise control. We can only hope for it. Drop by bro, you may find it interesting. :)
@@jasonsandy8759 It`s on my list. I wasnt sure if it was gonna make any difference so I kept away from it till now. And I didnt read anything bad about it anyway, stupid of me. Thank you for the comment. About rebound setting, I usually ride with a passenger so hard/medium setting is fine. And I too believe soft rebound setting will feel better when I ride alone. But I usually do performance riding when I am alone and I am not sure how its gonna effect the feeling.. Cheers mate.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I was expecting it this year hoping they would add it to compete with Tiger Sport 660, yet it didnt happen. I guess small touring bikes wont have it for some more time :(.
@@DeadLead You are completely right about it. The question is "how long we will have to wait".
I say happiness through simplicity! Yesterday I was watching your ride In the Gran Canarias with the cbf 600,wasn't it just great?
Yep!
Good video, now waiting for yamaha r7 review 👍
How tall are you rideing Tracer 7? I'm 183 and it seems kind of small for me, I feel kind of squished on it. I had the opportunity to drive it is fast, light, agile, but it seemed to be a bit too small for me. As far as power is concerned, CP2 is more than enough.
Nice review. 👍🏼Might be my next one.🏍
It does have nice lines. Like the front end light setup.
Although I have a 2yr old Mk1, the Mk2 isn't that much of an improvement when I test rode it.
Ive added TEC fork springs on mine as they were non-adjustable, nice to see the Mk2 has adjustable front forks.
Still my Mk1 has never missed a beat and the Mk2 is a natural replacement I would recommend.
The paint is a little thin on mine in places, doesn't wear well, but as you pointed out, its an all round bike and relatively keenly priced.
I thought the mk2 way better!!
What a cracking Swiss army knife of a bike the Tracer 7 has become. For 95% of jobs it'll do just fine but sometimes you want/need a full size Multi-tool for those bigger jobs. The Tracer 9 could be that Multi-tool.
I’m upset. This bike is gorgeous, has my favorite engine, and it’s red. I don’t know what Yamaha is thinking not selling this bike in the states. I don’t think they realize how many riders would buy one IMMEDIATELY if they became available over here. :( I’m glad at least half of us get to enjoy the bike though! 😂
Have a 2017 model from new, love the bike but the suspension is the only niggle. They have addressed that issue with this version I guess.
Gold star for me.
I managed to read the small print at the start. 🤣
Well done Tony - it changes from time to time so don't think it's "job done"!
Great review as always and picked up mine last week in same colour. Just an amazing bike for the money and love it. I used to have a tracer 900gt and feel being short legged this was a easier to manage bike and better real world use ability
Nice one!
I demoed both the Tracer and Tenere 700s 18 months back and concluded that the Tenere was well worth the £1000 extra for it's greater versatility. If I'd only had £5k to spend I'd have been dead happy with a good used early Tracer but being in the fortunate position of being able to afford more the Tenere looked far better value new.
I too have preferred the Tenere since it's launch but like many bikes in it's class too tall for me - sadly.
I simply LOVE my new Tracer 7!
OK, admittedly it’s my first bike after getting my licence, so I’ve nothing to compare it to other than the faithful Kawasaki ER6Ns used by the training school, but it is just so spot-on perfect for what I want: high but upright seating position, good level of comfort, looks FANTASTIC in the matt ‘tech kamo’ colour and, of course, has a fair bit of ‘poke’ ;-)
The thing is though, it’s not the bike I imagined choosing as my first bike - even chatting at the debrief after my Mod2 pass I was adamant I’d get a dripping-with-chrome Bonneville, Moto Guzzi, or similar. My trainer pulled a bit of a face, suggesting the NC750 or Tracer 700 as great first bikes. I think I then pulled a bit of a face.
Fast-forward a week and I’m at my local Triumph dealership having my preconceptions blown away - I wasn’t keen on the low office-chair seating position and flat bench seat, and availability meant I’d be on my 125 for most of summer. All a bit disappointing and demoralising. Then I saw a pic of Yamaha’s awesome 2022 RD350-styled XSR700, arranged a test ride on a 2021 demonstrator but then, thinking back to my trainer’s recommendation, dropped in a test ride on a 2022 Tracer 7 in the fore-mentioned tech kamo. Total game changer - just fell in love with the look, the ride, the comfort, everything! I’ve had my Tracer 7 for a month now and it still has that open-the-garage-door wow factor! ❤️ I’d still like a sparkly old classic one day, but it will be a second bike, the Tracer 7 is a keeper!!!
An excellent choice for a first bike I reckon....
Hello from Greece..tell me please your opinion about the Tracer 7 and the NC 750X DCT..The pro and the cons about these 2 bikes..
Watch my videos and you'll get all you need to know!
Currently converting a brand new one into an ADV bike, somewhere between the Tracer 7 and the Tenere, 19/17" wire wheels...got a little hassle between the Arrow de-cat headers and the sump bash plate! Need to fabricate something! Yamaha's missing link, a fireroad bike!
I have 16,000 km on my 2021.
It’s a great allrounder
Much to love less to dislike ❤️
If only it would have a bit more ground clearance and a 19” front wheel it would be perfect for me 😃
I keep eying the new CB500X for having those 2 attributes but lacking the Tracer’s extra grunt…
It’s always a compromise isn’t it?
Cheers 🍻
BB
Why would you want a 19inch front wheel? It's a road bike after all.
@@Spikycloud to give it just a little off road prowess
Just like Ducati did with the multistrada.
Tall seat road bikes like the Versys, Tracer, Tiger 660 should all have a 19” front in my opinion.
@@BlazinBlades But it clearly isn't designed for that, that's the tenere, with it's much larger forks etc.
@@Spikycloud you win!
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@@BlazinBlades I wasn't trying to score points 😆 just putting across my point of view.
Thanks for the video. Vital question, could Mrs Flyer pass a comment on the comfort of the pillion seat?? I need a smaller bike as my FJR1300 is getting a bit heavy now and 'the management' would like to know .. Thank you.
Unfortunately she woun't ride on the back of anything without a top box!
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks for that.. I know the feeling, 'er in doors', is the same.. Difficult to know what to get..
Nice bike there from Yamaha Andy some cracking bikes to be had in this class these days . Gotta ask how come I can not find your ride on the XJR that you did ???? , Really wanted to see that one .😊👍
Not published yet - stay tuned!
Hi Mr Flyer
Off the record then, and spending your own money would you chose the Yamaha or the 660 Triumph
Wait until my comparison video of the two to find out!
Strongly considered this bike, but went for the 660 Tiger instead, little bit better equipped in terms of electronics and more exciting engine in my opinion. Tracer still a great 'all round' option though.
Please do a long term review on this!!
Err, yeah, about that…..
Would love to know the difference between the Ténéré 700 and the Tracer 7. Very different motorcycles but someone looking for a road biased tourer from Yamaha and deciding between the both, your suggestions would be appreciable :)
Great bike. Real world, just fet on and ride.
USB charger as standard?
And can you get a mainstand?
I think the liad carrying is an issue on these, (166kg?) Which is nit a lot with a passenger, but like it a lot.
Happy travels
Yes...centre stands are available... SW Motech do one!
In the real world it’s all you need. All day comfort, ultra reliable and cheap to run.. I loved my vstrom but I wasn’t happy with the build quality..
My MT-03 just died on me, went out and purchased one of these yesterday :)
Nice!
Good budget bike. Are there panniers available.?
They are, but the Yamaha accessories panniers plus mounting hardware is silly money, best part of a £1000 (in the UK). I’m tempted by the Givi set-up with the quick mount-and-detaching frame so not to spoil the looks when panniers are off the bike. Sorry, can’t remember the code numbers of hand but widely available from usual online stockists, SBS, Infinity, etc
Yes
Why won’t Yamaha sell them in Canada I wonder? The only one available here is the tracer 9 gt that starts at 20k cdn :( looks like a great bike!
Apart from the looks and LEDs, is there any difference between this bike and the Tracer 700 you reviewed years ago? I hated the cheapo switches on mine. Apart from that, it was a really good bike. Light feeling and great round corners. Much better, and far more stable, than the MT 07 that I also owned. Until nicked.
Yes it’s like a different bike to me - a huge overall improvement I thought
Thank you Mr. Flyer. I do like a Yamaha twin, and this bike looks lovely too. It makes me think of the Tiger 660 as you say and I look forward to watching your comparison vid. :>)
Coming soon! Thanks for watching once again Peter....
The CP2 engine is a great unit. It doesn’t blow your socks off but there’s enough power everywhere you need it.
Yes I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I was going to!
How much would you like...up to 200bhp available(seriously)? My other CP2 is running 115bhp with standard internals, can be boosted to 145bhp, rods/headwork required, then there's NOX up to 200bhp...spend yo money,get what you want?(Extreme Creations,Australia, for your bolt on turbo kit).
Bring these to the USA! Will buy one.
2 days a week in the office since Covid and increasingly awful train service… I’m commuting into London on my big Guzzi V11 cafe racer which isn’t ideal and I really don’t like taking such a nice bike in busy London traffic so I’m looking for the equivalent of a 2 wheel mid size car, Tracer 7 Versys 650, DL650, NC700,
The problem is I just can’t get excited about buying one! I went to my local Yam dealer and a few seconds looking at the tracer I spent my time looking at the R7 🤦🏻♂️
Why not get the R7 then! Great bike…
Hum, I'm of the opinion that a tail tidy would clean up the rear end nicely.