Just got a used one a few weeks ago, same colour, as a winter bike. It’s got heated grip, seat and a full akky system. It’s loud! Cracking bike and enough power to keep me amused.
Been looking at the tracer 700 for a while now. Think you have just helped me in my decision for my first bigger bike, providing I pass my test of course! Going for all year round commuting....in lincoln too...and a bit of UK touring no doubt. Thanks for the review!
Great review, well presented! I've done 46k from new on my 2016 Tracer 700 and would agree with your observations. Corrosion has been more of an issue despite my preventative attempts, but overall I haven't experienced any major problems despite the mileage I've done. I have a year round mix of motorway/urban commuting and the Tracer has been perfect. Every time I think about a change I stop and think what I will improve on given what I use the bike for. I reckon I'll use it as a commuting tool (to be restarted once commuting starts again!) until the bills outweigh the value. So far just service costs, I'll stick with the bike for a while.
This exactly, Paul. It's tough to find faults when the bike does so much, pretty well, for a decent price. The Tracer reminds me of the old Fazer which I still see around, and I have no doubt we'll see Tracers on the roads in the years to come.
Thanks for that comment, I'm looking into a tracer just now so what you said was useful. Where was your corrosion ? I wonder whether yam have improved it on the newer models. I can't decide between this or the honda cb500x
@@problemslayer3538 basically all the alloy bolts and some other painted areas. The dealer got them replaced under warranty, but those didn't last either. This isn't just a Yamaha issue, I've heard and seen similar stories from brands like BMW. CB500X - I used to have one, a great bike, excellent around urban road. I only traded up to a more powerful bike as I was doing a lot of motorway riding. The quality on that was great, better than the Yamaha but it was around seven or eight years ago.
Man, one of the few reviews that stand up there. In my top 3, the other 2 were on the Versys 1000 - John from Bennett's (!!!) and a russian guy 60k kms (also !!!). You guys have the smoothness and patience to make us understand the experience from small to big details. Keep it up, pleaase hehe. Also like the music. Only watched half of it and gtg to work but will watch the rest later. Have you gotten a new bike? I am thinking new tracer 700 2020. New biker, wanna sport tour and commute. Shall I put those engine protection bars and sliders, what you think? Thanks in advance.
I've had my 700 tracer 2.5 years 16 reg still looks like new never had a single problem cost me 5 grand with 3000miles on it what a bargain! a definite keeper. also been all round europe on it very comfy and 70 mpg according to the clock on the bike.
Great review! For a young guy (compared to me, at least!), very well presented, all points addressed, and very informative and useful! After 37 years of riding, I'm looking to "downgrade" to something more sensible, realistic and practical, whilst still having the potential for some fun. The MT 07 Tracer is a model I only just came across, and this review was very useful to me. Thanks! Subscribed. :-)
Great revieiw! You are absolutely right - I am riding a XSR 900, the engine is great, very torquey and powerfull but at the same time mean --> almost no chance to rev it on full throttle. Overall I am very happy, but you need experiance and to know what you are doing with this triple:)
Good decision having ridden both. Am 64 now and too much power and weight is not needed in uk. Had my crotch rockets and have had near misses and mistakes. I use trail braking now and have not got a bend wrong since. This technique is blasted by police and IAM riders. I used to be an emergency biker and for me trail braking is king. I wished I d learned this as a mad youth
Great review. It's a great bike, It's quite light, which I like a lot: Wet Weight 196 kg / 432 lbs. What bike did you have after the 3 years of owning the Tracer 700?
Thanks for a great longer term review. I the riding you don’t seem to have any screen fitted, We’re the led indicators easy to fit? I’m looking for a small touring bike for solo tours, And like the light weight. And think this fits the bill.
Hi Trevor! Yeah the screen was a custom fit from a Kawasaki Z1000. I wanted something a bit sleeker and it suited my needs! The indicators were fitted by my local Yamaha dealer but I’m told they’re an easy fit :)
Very nice long term review. Would you ever consider a sports tourer as a next bike? I'm currently looking at the ninja 1000sx which seems a "do it all" type of bike but with more grunt.
Thank you for the kind comment! I have actually considered the Ducati SuperSport and would like to test ride one. I guess that falls into the sports tourer category? The 1000sx is regarded as the best sports tourer though, good choice. It’s a hell of a bike and quite physically large compared something like the SuperSport so would be capable of doing the longer miles more effortlessly.
Around 5 inches of clearance or better like on an all-rounder... or you can go for an adventure or duel-sport... for a short answer. My advise is make sure adjust your SAG to 30% and bike is sprung to your weight. The Tracers have adjustable suspension now. Cartridge forks.... and rear shock has preload and rebound. For this price range... that is nice.
Had my Tracer 700 for 3 years and will never sell it ❤
Just got a used one a few weeks ago, same colour, as a winter bike. It’s got heated grip, seat and a full akky system. It’s loud! Cracking bike and enough power to keep me amused.
Nice review mate full of exactly what I wanted to know and very well put across, Thank you and ride safe.
Been looking at the tracer 700 for a while now. Think you have just helped me in my decision for my first bigger bike, providing I pass my test of course! Going for all year round commuting....in lincoln too...and a bit of UK touring no doubt. Thanks for the review!
Really glad I could help! :) Good luck on your test and ride safe!
Just bought one today - pick it up in a couple of weeks when I get back from holiday - love it! Can't wait to do some riding when I pick it up
Nice one, I can't decide between this or the honda cb500x
Great review, nice and chilled out style and plenty detail on the bike. You’ve helped me with my decision to buy or not to buy!
Glad I could help! :)
Great review, well presented! I've done 46k from new on my 2016 Tracer 700 and would agree with your observations. Corrosion has been more of an issue despite my preventative attempts, but overall I haven't experienced any major problems despite the mileage I've done. I have a year round mix of motorway/urban commuting and the Tracer has been perfect. Every time I think about a change I stop and think what I will improve on given what I use the bike for. I reckon I'll use it as a commuting tool (to be restarted once commuting starts again!) until the bills outweigh the value. So far just service costs, I'll stick with the bike for a while.
This exactly, Paul. It's tough to find faults when the bike does so much, pretty well, for a decent price. The Tracer reminds me of the old Fazer which I still see around, and I have no doubt we'll see Tracers on the roads in the years to come.
Thanks for that comment, I'm looking into a tracer just now so what you said was useful. Where was your corrosion ? I wonder whether yam have improved it on the newer models. I can't decide between this or the honda cb500x
@@problemslayer3538 basically all the alloy bolts and some other painted areas. The dealer got them replaced under warranty, but those didn't last either. This isn't just a Yamaha issue, I've heard and seen similar stories from brands like BMW. CB500X - I used to have one, a great bike, excellent around urban road. I only traded up to a more powerful bike as I was doing a lot of motorway riding. The quality on that was great, better than the Yamaha but it was around seven or eight years ago.
Got one of these, very accurate review, thanks
Great to hear :) hope you’re still enjoying the Tracer!
Thank you for this review!
Man, one of the few reviews that stand up there. In my top 3, the other 2 were on the Versys 1000 - John from Bennett's (!!!) and a russian guy 60k kms (also !!!). You guys have the smoothness and patience to make us understand the experience from small to big details. Keep it up, pleaase hehe. Also like the music. Only watched half of it and gtg to work but will watch the rest later. Have you gotten a new bike? I am thinking new tracer 700 2020. New biker, wanna sport tour and commute. Shall I put those engine protection bars and sliders, what you think? Thanks in advance.
I also as a new rider looking towards the new version of 2020. Any opinions?
Looking forward buying this one. I love the way you communicate! You've got a new subscriber!
I've had my 700 tracer 2.5 years 16 reg still looks like new never had a single problem cost me 5 grand with 3000miles on it what a bargain! a definite keeper. also been all round europe on it very comfy and 70 mpg according to the clock on the bike.
Great review! For a young guy (compared to me, at least!), very well presented, all points addressed, and very informative and useful! After 37 years of riding, I'm looking to "downgrade" to something more sensible, realistic and practical, whilst still having the potential for some fun. The MT 07 Tracer is a model I only just came across, and this review was very useful to me. Thanks! Subscribed. :-)
I’m glad that I can help! :) thanks for the sub!
I bought this bike today 👍🏼 well hold that thought, it’s for sale in Charles Hurst and going through it’s MOT, let you know (FX66)
Nice video Eddie! Thx for sharing your experience!
Thank you! You are most welcome! 🏍
Good review. When touring did you have panniers or soft luggage. Also, I'm guessing you managed a steady 80 on the motorway?!
Thanks, subbed 👍
Great revieiw! You are absolutely right - I am riding a XSR 900, the engine is great, very torquey and powerfull but at the same time mean --> almost no chance to rev it on full throttle. Overall I am very happy, but you need experiance and to know what you are doing with this triple:)
.....and still I am considering the Tracer 7😉
Good decision having ridden both. Am 64 now and too much power and weight is not needed in uk. Had my crotch rockets and have had near misses and mistakes. I use trail braking now and have not got a bend wrong since. This technique is blasted by police and IAM riders. I used to be an emergency biker and for me trail braking is king. I wished I d learned this as a mad youth
Thanks for the video :). How tall are you?
I’m 170cm (5,8”) I think!? :)
Nevermind I heard it again, exactly my size so I guess it works for me too
More like 173cm I'd say
@@Tutoelectro1 I'm 1,72m and it fits perfect.
Let me step in club guys :-) I am also 173cm and size is perfect to me !
Great vid, mate!
Thanks buddy! Ride safe!
Very good review...thank u
You are welcome! 🏍
Thank you, good review 👍
You're welcome! I'm glad you like it :)
I just bought a 2017 Tracer 700 today, you had a part to play in my decision 👍
@@feckinegit3773 Wow, that’s great to hear! I wish I had ridden more miles on mine. I hope you enjoy it! :)
Brilliant review l would buy one tomorrow, but when all’s said and done it’s still a heavy bike.
Thank you! Yes, there are lighter machines for sure, but I'd sit on one first. I managed the weight okay!
All sounds great for me. I've just bought one, first bike in over 30 years. Can't to to ride it.
Great review. It's a great bike, It's quite light, which I like a lot: Wet Weight 196 kg / 432 lbs. What bike did you have after the 3 years of owning the Tracer 700?
Thanks for a great longer term review. I the riding you don’t seem to have any screen fitted,
We’re the led indicators easy to fit? I’m looking for a small touring bike for solo tours,
And like the light weight. And think this fits the bill.
Hi Trevor! Yeah the screen was a custom fit from a Kawasaki Z1000. I wanted something a bit sleeker and it suited my needs! The indicators were fitted by my local Yamaha dealer but I’m told they’re an easy fit :)
You can get same looks from a Black Puig Racing screen, next to which I'd also install the Puig wind deflectors, looks beautiful 👍
Hi there,when you fitted the arrow exhaust pipe did you have to do any remapping to ecu?
hola, esa cupula negra donde la compraste? gracias
Very nice long term review. Would you ever consider a sports tourer as a next bike? I'm currently looking at the ninja 1000sx which seems a "do it all" type of bike but with more grunt.
Thank you for the kind comment! I have actually considered the Ducati SuperSport and would like to test ride one. I guess that falls into the sports tourer category? The 1000sx is regarded as the best sports tourer though, good choice. It’s a hell of a bike and quite physically large compared something like the SuperSport so would be capable of doing the longer miles more effortlessly.
What kind of bike is good going over pot holes and crap roads ?
adventure bikes, 1200gs being phenomenal (although I wouldn't own one, but thats just me)
Poxy uk roads
Around 5 inches of clearance or better like on an all-rounder... or you can go for an adventure or duel-sport... for a short answer.
My advise is make sure adjust your SAG to 30% and bike is sprung to your weight.
The Tracers have adjustable suspension now. Cartridge forks.... and rear shock has preload and rebound. For this price range... that is nice.
thx!!
Hey, you’re welcome! 🏍⚡️
Had a 21 plate honda nc750 sold it cos corrosion, unbelievable. Swing arm was chinese nasty
Suzuki v strom 650 hard to beat. Has more going for it than the tracer