Having ridden this bike for 11 months now, I thought I'd share my agreements and disagreements. 1. Yes, the stock windshield doesn't fully cover you from wind, it hits pretty much at eye level for me - so I got a shorter one to improve looks and get rid of turbulences (thought that doesn't happen with every helmet). 2. I don't have any issues launching the bike, but in the beginning it was hard to get used to the clutch, since its grabbing point is *very* far out. That's actually one of the major flaws I see with this bike. So I believe your issue is a user error due to not being used to the clutch. 3. Everything you say about the seat is 100% accurate. I'm 1.85m, and it's surprisingly hard to waddle around with this bike, due to the wide seat. Though it's not worse on longer trips than the softer seats I've had on previous bikes for me personally. 4. If I see it right, your pegs are in the lower position (because there's drilled holes above the mounting points to reposition them higher). The bike is pretty cramped, but just like the footpegs, the handlebar can also be adjusted (a bit forward & up). Also the seat could be readjusted to be a bit higher and more forward, so that would decramp the legs but get you even closer to the handlebar, and I assume you'd have a very hard time reaching the ground then :D 5. Haven't experienced that, maybe your tire is worn weirdly, or I'm just more used to Yamahas overall. 6. Pretty normal for sports bikes to have high&lowbeam split, and Yamaha has had that as a signature concept on their top-end motorcycles for ages. But I can understand if people dislike it. (The lights are pretty good at night tho) 7. Yes, the switchgear could be better - especially the menu wheel on the right is horribly designed, and together with the clutch leaver it's the two major design flaws with this bike imo. 8. I personally like the cockpit-like speedometer unit(s), but it is objectively worse than on most other bikes cause it doesn't offer connectivity (but you can mount your phone in between them pretty nicely). 9. I haven't had any issues with the engine in over 11kkm, but Yamaha has had a recall earlier this year to fix some programming error that could turn the engine off unexpectedly. 10. I personally don't like Keyless Go on cars or bikes, but yeah it's an objective downside to not have that offered. I would've appreciated a TPMS too.

The one lamp thing is actually specifically for safety. Having two lamps close together in the dark can make you look to oncoming traffic like a far away car while you're actually a really close motorcycle. Because the space between headlights is pretty standard on cars.

To your number 6: Yamaha does this because studies shown that motorcycles with only 1 beam active are less likely to get involved into accidents. :o

Answer why the engine died: "On March 7, 2022, Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. issued a safety recall for all 2021 and 2022 MT-09 and Tracer 9 GT bikes due to an improperly programmed electronic control unit (ECU). Due to this improper programming, affected units could unexpectedly have their engines stall in certain circumstances, which the recall states “could result in loss of control and a crash with severe injury or death.” Approximately 3,594 individual bikes are involved in this recall, representing 100 percent of the population. Affected bikes were produced between November 10, 2020 and February 9, 2022."

Brilliant. Love the fact that you're pointing out details that most journalists don't ever mention such as, why Yamaha actually sells accessories that area 'great' instead of just making it standard.

Useful thoughts. Very informative for all interested in ST bikes. :) Thumb up.

I think this review is a tiny bit overly critical. I’ve logged 2.5k miles on my GT over 2 months and it has done everything I need of it as my main mode of transportation and weekend riding. Affordable, safe, comfortable, very fun to ride, great for pillion riding, and decent fuel economy. The windshield and buffeting is definitely an issue and probably my biggest gripe with the bike. I would like a remap, but I haven’t noticed the clutch itself being an issue for me. Anyone saying the seat is uncomfortable should probably do some squats. Coming from an r6 I’m in Heaven on this seat. Styling is always an opinion, the functionality of the lights is all I care about and I rarely need to use the high beam because of how well the low beam works. I’ve received the recall notices from Yamaha, but haven’t had any issues with engine stalling or CEL’s. There’s enough bells and whistles on this bike, I’m fine without remote features.

I have a 2021 Tracer 9 GT and have started doing videos and mods and stuff of it on my channel. I have to agree in many of your issues. The stock screen is horrible with buffeting on your helmet, the stock seat is very uncomfortable... The Yamaha comfort seats aren't offered in the US, and nobody overseas seems to have them in stock anyway. I did install a Puig sport screen and it made it much better. One thing that helps the stock seat, is a shim kit. It lifts the front 8mm so that it doesn't slope forward as much, so you are more flat, and not forced to sit on "your boys"... The jerky launch is a combination of tall gearing, and the ride by wire throttle tables(ETV). In the lower gears, you can give it 20% throttle and it will only give you like 4% down low. When you give it 100% throttle it won't deliver more than 50% power until you hit 6000rpm... Woolich just released an ECU flash for this bike, this week... so those throttle restrictions and the sluggish response can be fixed, so that is good news...

As a loyal Yamaha guy l was a bit sceptical about seeing the bad points you were going to discuss in your video. However, after watching it I must say that I agree with most. Especially in the issues of the comfort seat which should come as standard, a better screen which also should come as standard, the horrible dash - For God's sake, give as an interactive TFT like the competition has...., and the clutch issue, which has been the mention of several reviewers already. All in all a very honest video and l am surprised you do not have more likes. Anyway, it was enough for me to subscribe. Thank you. Instead of trying to make more money with their aftermarket catalogue, they should include the better screen, seat etc on the actual bike as it comes as it might help them sell more bikes and make more money this way, especially in light of the competition that exists these days. Oh and I forgot to say.......just like you say.....Yamaha, please make those lights symmetrical !!!!!! they do look super stupid when just one side lights up and it makes one of them look fused. Whoever started that stupid trend!!!!!

actually the one beam thing is made for safety. at night, when 2 beams are on at all time, people who see you in the mirror can think u are a car which is very far away, because they are closer to each other than a normal car. one beam isnt the safest but maybe its better. check it out if u want to see for yourlef

Always enjoy your videos...you made some very valid points and statements about the T9GT and gave me a few laughs with your humor, especially about the burnt out headlight...lol. Keep up the great work & stay safe!

I agree about the cramped riding position, which is why I passed on buying one. Keyless ignition though is another matter. I got a 1290SAS and I have to put a new battery in the fob every 6-8 months. Yes it will still start, but it puts a "no key within range" message that obliterates some useful things on the screen. A bad solution to a problem that didn't exist - I have happily used keys for almost 60 years.

If the bike shuts down on its own, there is a known issue with the side stand switch. After replacement it stops happening.

I have read many reviews on the tracer, especially the press release of the gt+ in Sardinia , via Bennett’s insurance, which were fair but maybe too positive , so was good to hear some very fair scepticism. Ref to the seat, I agree not good, but from another perspective , and worse on the plus, as that has had work done on the seat, and that is it seems to throw you forward pushing you into the tank ! Is that just me or has any one else noticed ?

I put 26k miles on the predecessor to the 9GT, the FJ-09. This review is good. Most of the 'issues' are present on any brand motorcycle. Crap seat, weird choices made by the engineers, corners cut to save a dime, etc. If you like the platform you will spend thousands to personalize the bike. Part of the inane game motorcycle riders do. But I will opine that the original FJ and the Tracer are overwhelmingly mediocre machines. Apparently each year Yamaha added something to the platform that makes sport touring reasonably enjoyable. Quick shifter, heated grips, CRUISE CONTROL, crappy windshield (still) and plastic luggage. Finally added some adjustability to the front forks. The disappointing thing is that they are still mediocre bikes. Reviews of the Tracer GT 9 say the suspension is still lacking. I read that the fueling is better but still not great. It was dangerously bad on the earlier FJ. The front end is still too light. The brakes still fall bellow the experienced quality of Brembo. And it is still a tall seat height for no really good reason. Every Japanese bike I have ridden has had a GREAT engine surrounded by mediocre everything else. Admittedly I haven't bought a superbike with top line everything, nor a 600+ lb touring rig. If the Japanese bikes sold for reasonable money through a network of dealers you could have even an iota of respect for, it might seem a more fair or realistic deal. Instead the only dealers seem to be conglomerates owned by hedge funds that want $160 per hour labor for service and you have no idea what, if any, expertise or knowledge the mechanics possess for your specific bike. I think the whole Japanese motorcycle market pretty much operates on the principle that you will only keep it two years, put maybe 10k on it and dump it for the next big thing (that is really much the same), or decide "that was fun, but I had enough".

Thank you for talking me into buying the Honda NT1100~ if you ever visit Las Vegas, you can borrow it for your whole trip.

For me these are good points, though keyless ignition for me isn't really an additional feature and could actually just get annoying, but that's only cause I'd be using the pannier system and top box all the time for touring

mt~9 sp then after market ? Thank you for your time Sir.

The GT+ fixes a number of issues especially the dash screen but, the one headlight and the windscreen still sucks.

I like your critical style. Great alternative to the "invited to the press release so going to be reasonable" reviews. If this bike was €12000 new I could live with these negatives it but i'm steering away more and more from the Tracer9. I have Tracer7 right now and thinking about something new.

V Told, you tell it like it is. That's why I am here. I'm thinking about getting the 2024 model tracer 9gt plus or maybe mt10. I recently sat on the mt10 (2023 model) and it seemed like a good fit for me. Sure hoping to see you review the 24 model tracer and the mt10 just to see what you think 👍

I got back into biking last year, after a 20 year break. Bought a Kawasaki Versys 650 from Konstancin (happy with the dealer) and I'm looking for a bigger bike for next year. I'm torn between the Versys 1000 and the Tracer 9, so it has been great to see your reviews about the bike. If I go for the Yamaha, it will be the 2023 bike and there have been lots of changes; so happy they got rid of the split screen as I went to Liberty Motors in Piaseczno to look at the 2022 model and the screen put me off immediately. So I hope that you will be able to review the 2023 model and help me to make a decision. By the way, very naughty riding on Pulawska 🏍🤣

Points taken and since I don't have this bike i cannot disagree. But which bike that costs about the same money would you suggest that has the characteristics you mentioned?

I agree on a lot of points. The seats in particular are awful if I compare them to my first bike; Honda CB500X. And the menu wheel it just... not great. But the CP3 engine is something I fell in love with. And I feel that the handling is great on this bike. Just get rid of the standard tires Yamaha puts on. I'm going to rent a BMW S1000XR next week. I wonder how much I will like that one.

Fair points,,,,,👍

Yamaha NS10's ?

All of the reasons you mention not to get a Tracer 9 GT sound valid to me, apart from keyless ignition. I've got keyless ignition on one bike and one car I own. I hate it on both of them. I've got another car and a bike without keyless ignition, and I think they're better for it. On cars, well the remote central locking remotes that have been around since the 1980s, solve all the issues of opening up the doors. I've never had an issue putting a key in an ignition switch. Keyless ignition is a security issue. It's easy to ride or drive off without the key . The fobs are way more expensive than non keyless fobs. So to me, keyed igniton is a reason to get a Tracer 9 GT ! However I do put up with it on one of my bikes, because the bike has many other features that I love. So having keyless ignition isn't a deal breaker, but I'd rather not have it. As for the issues you mention about the noisy wind shield, lights, dashboard, engine dying, rock hard seat, suspect handling, fueling issues. Yeah, they could definitely be deal breakers for me. So thanks for that . Good video (so Upvote from me !) , but we'll have to agree to disagree on the one point about keyless ignition !

Yup, I replaced the screen with an MRA Vario. The seat...I'm getting an Airhawks & I've levelled it out as bit. I'm pretty tall so the width doesn't bother me. This is a Good Thing because, although Yamaha sells replacement seats, getting ANYTHING from Yamaha for the T9GT in the US is almost impossible. In Europe there's pages upon pages of accessories on the Yamaha website, but in the US there's just a paltry list of 10 items & almost all of them are "Out Of Stock". I agree with the lighting, I don't care how it looks but at night I don't think just one light illuminates the road enough, it needs both. The 2 TFT screens are UGLY & need to be replaced on the next refresh with a truly modern screen.

Having owned a Z100SX for 6 years, with large dual running lights, the lights on the Tracer and MT bikes are the sole reason the Tracer will never ever make my list. In the UK, we have moronic drivers, yet, compared to my older bikes, I've yet to have anyone pull out on me as I'm clearly visible. Yamaha maybe don't understand how critical being seen is as a biker, which is odd, from a motorcycle manufacturer . Its inexcusable in my view.

I’ve owned 32 motorcycles. Without figuring out how many had a windscreen, I’d estimate it to be a lot. I don’t recall the last time I didn’t replace the windscreen with an aftermarket. Many times I had to go through a few to find the right one for me. These reviewers seem to expect that a windscreen should work for every person. That’s impossible.

I test rode one this week in Piaseczno after testing the Tiger 900 in town. So, the Tracer is a very good bike and the engine and quick shifter are superb. However, I felt a bit low on the bike and found the seat uncomfortable after 45 mins. There is a vibration at certain revs that I didn’t like, but worst of all is the dash. I found it difficult to read and over complex. I don’t think it’s for me. The GT+ which is coming later in the year solves the display problem, but the price increase quite a bit. This ride has made my mind up for me - I think 🤔

Yamaha are notorious for bad seat designs. Those shorter will find the seat wide, the taller ones will find the slope in the seat annoying as hell...And I 100% agree with you, a good windscreen and seat should come standard, and they can then sell the crappy ones as an option. (9:09 pegs seem to be in the lower position there seems to be 2 holes above the bolts)

I have had the bike a year and half not quite 10k miles mostly 50 to 250 mile runs mostly twisty roads pleasure not commuting. I am 70ish year old fast paced rider 5' 10"ish 165llbs without gear and ZERO issues with the seat or windshield (unless high crosswinds etc) idk maybe I have an iron butt? lol I also have no issues with my 690 ktm enduro seat which is generally well hated as a plank ....in fact that bike came with a comfort seat which I dont like cuase it is wider. Also I believe the starting out supposed clutch issue was resolved by recall reflash of ecu done before I picked up my bike....mostly an easy to take off on bike though I am sure a couple more teeth on rear sprocket would make it wonderful at the expense of fuel range? Which btw is awesome at 250miles IF I am riding with a group at slower pace than if alone in the twisties. There is very little to complain about with this model other than the funky scroll wheel which is difficult to execute a function (same wheel on my MT-10 is much easier go figure) I also HATE that Yamaha wont let me change suspension back and forth on the fly from A1 to A2 ...THAT is STUPID! I can SELECT that function's setting but cant change it until stopped?? (or at a crawl sometimes) WTF Yamaha??? Another more personal problem which is related to my personal health issue is the vibration which causes a problem with my fingers when cold as I have a form of Reynauds disease called "vibration white finger" Which if anything may be the reason I have to either get a differnt smoother Sports Touring motorcycle or wire in some heated gloves! But MAN those gloves are restrictive for movement! I can barely move my hands with the Cycle Gear brand of heated gloves even in XL (largest size in the store that day)

So true about the wide seat ,sat on it and I nearly broke my hips ,and I am 1.80m tall ,to painful

9:50 maybe this was because of the tyres? Shitty tyres tend to do that. Also the Tracer has scrapers on the footpegs. On my Tracer 700 when I hear they scrape on the tarmac I know it's probably a good idea to stop.

I think the stock windshield might be sutlitable for shorter riders, hence for taller riders, the deflector may be required. Therefore it is an option

Hi how about its frame? Is it tough? Because i saw frame crack video on tik tok.

Hey, at 14:56 there was a wobble. Does it happen often on this bike ?

I was thinking of getting one of these for everyday and go shopping stuff instead of a scooter. But i am not sure if Multistrada V2 or the Tracer 9GT.... Any thoughts?

I don't know why they didn't simply swap the lights around? The upper lights would make much better headlights and the lower ones far better cornering lights.

ok, so if we are not taking the tracer as our do everything daily bike what bike do we want

Reading other comments below, I see a number of people attacking Yamaha quality. I have to say my 3 Yamahas (FJ1200, R1, FJR1300) were easily the most reliable bikes I have owned, compared to 2 Hondas (Hawk GT, CBR900RR) electrical problems, 2 Suzukis (DRZ 400S, DL-1000) electrical problems, fuel pump, Ducati Multistrada (total POS, don't get me started) and then ancient history: Velocette Venom, Ariel Arrow, DKW (easily the most reliable of the old bikes) Francis Barnett Falcon. My KTM 1290SAS has so far been perfect, but it is only 2 years old.

my biggest thing with the tracer is that everything corodes so fast, suspension links, bolts, etc they are grey/white already after 8 months. Just terrible quality.

Hi friend, What is the most forgiving, most beginner friendly and most drivers aids in this category?

Really? Did you ever had that situaton that someone pointed to the off lamp? I ride CBR 600 and it has exactly the same configuration. Never ever anyone approached me for that reason. I believe it is a very common setup in many other bikes.

Would you trade a 2014 bmw r1200gs adventure for this?

Great job on the video but can you find a better place to film that doesn’t have a trash dumpster in the background

What brand of chair is that??

Great video. I think your right about 2022 tracer 9 GT is junk. My Yamaha R3 2015. It never stalled out. I give it more throttle in first gear. Do you know win they are going to design new tracer 9 GT? Is BMW S 1000 XR 2022 Reliable? Does it need a valve job so many miles? My R3 need a valve job at 20,000 miles.

Yes! Every nit pics pointed and traduced into pure facts. There are no perfect bikes though but these listed In the video are entirely true. I have a long time relation to Yamaha bikes since 1991, year that I bought my first Yamaha, a FJ1200. It was a excellent bike at the Time. And we expect that evolution was very promising…something went wrong on the way, because competition from other brands just overtook the front place in this evolution race. I think in design, comfort, electronics, safety and built quality. I had a Yamaha MT-01 the very first bike of the MT family and it was a strong well built machine a real muscle bike it shared a lot of influences from the R1 but with a very torquy mass two cilindres engine with 1675cm3 air cooled with the famous exup valve but with no electronic aids yet. And some years later it started to die on me when running, in moments Like when stopping in traffic at a red light. Do you understand the uncomfortable feeling of riding a bike with 260 kg , turning off just by refraining it when you come near a stop light. That’s scary, embarrassing and dangerous. I sold it and bought another Yamaha lately, a XSR 900 Abarth edition. Exceptional bike, no keyless of course ( it’s a Yamaha) but a monster of torque, very stable, well balanced and fun. The counter was the aggressive body position which became too much for the road or for a day to day use. After I had a BMW GS 1200 R, and I enter in a totally different world! That was the most difficult bike that I had to let go, because it was almost perfect. The counter was the fact that I never wanted to take it to off road trails so despite all the advantages I decided to change it for the 2021 BMW 1250 RT full extras. Man, this bike suits me for everything I need. Now I feel almost satisfied. When I want to fill the rush need I go out with my other bike, the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT. Finally, now I am fully served…maybe 😉✌️✌️✌️

#1 screen is perfecly fine for most of people, like me... Of you're very tall, which I believe, then no motorcycle fits you #2 yes, that engine issue is there, but you didn't explain the problem properly. It's when the rotation drops to stationary, it sometimes drops to much. Hope they will do a recall #3 the seat is not the best for manoeuvres, and is a bit hard but is more comfortable compared to the 900 GT. But I usually ride my motorcycle 99.9% of the time, and not drag it around with my legs... I don't use the inner thighs... #4 of you are a very tall guy, buy a tall motorcycle. But no motorcycle is tailored specific for you... But once again, it became way more comfortable then 900 #6 One light one is a deal breaker??? When I buy a motorcycle is to ride it, not to show of (exclusively) #7 plastics are cheap, because is not a Ducati/BMW/KTM 25k+ motorcycle I own Tracer 9 GT for 15k km and is the best Sport Tourer in the market (my opinion). I tested the Multistrada before...

BTW main solution to headlight issue is to simply ride with high beam on in daylight which btw has a cool aspect in that you can click low beam on and then back and effectively "Wink" at other MCs rather than waving to them! Now obviously at night you don't want to run high beam in traffic but seriously no one is going to really notice you have one light out like they would with a car ....I think anyway. Another solution is to buy dual aftermarket auxillary lights that have both low and high beam and then rewire existing lights to be both off on low beam and only both some on with high beam...unfortunately the OEM lights are not the same physically so you can not simply replace the high beam on the left with a new low beam from the right otherwise I would do that (wired to together) and then auxillary lights would be high beams...anyway absolutely not a deal breaker just wierd and maybe Yamaha will fix for 2023? and hopefully fix can be bought for 21 22 also if not too expensive

Im currently riding a 2021 Tracer 7, willing to upgrade to the Tracer 9 when I got my A license but tbh, the thing with the headlight caught me laughing xD The tracer 7 also has 2 LED lights like the Tracer 9 BUT both are on all the time and used for low and high beam...So I wonder why Yamaha couldnt do that on the Tracer 9

So you found the front gives a feeling of vagueness when cornering? Strange, because everyone says it's actually planted!

yes, engine and electronic suspension are the big pro's of this bike. The rest (look, display, connectivity, breaks, seat height etc) is between average and "meh" to my opinion and other reviews....

I'm 50 now and been riding bike from 16 which it was honda CG125. God knows how many bikes i had in my life and because I'm on bike everyday i change bikes each year to avoid too much mileage on them for selling points. I don't know why never liked Yamaha so I never had one till my Triumph GT Pro( god i hate that bike)almost new chain snapped put 8000 pounds repair on my hand .I was looking around for another everyday bike and couldn't find anything I like,but the 9 GT keeps coming up in videos and research. So I thought I would buy this for a few months and see hopefully something good would come out for 2024.I didn't even test ride it just called the dealer and said want your bike. From the moment I sat on it I knew what I had missed at least from the day this bike was available on the market. Everything about it is just right for any mood any weather any day you want. The windscreen problem was solved with 20 pounds deflector from Amazon and the seat was fixed with a big sheep skin I have,folded under itself on front of seat and rest just from middle of the seat to edge of it comfortable and warm in uk miserable weather. 😊😊 I know definitely what my next bike is . 9GT plus 😊😊 I like your riding style though 😊😊

I already listed the reasons why I wouldn’t own or consider the Tracer 9GT or any other motorcycle currently made by Yamaha. I don’t believe Yamaha should be mentioned in the same breath as high end brands known to be premium. I am sure Yamaha makes good motorcycles but they do not generally attract the same consumer with the same disposable income. Anyone with enough disposable income to afford a motorcycle any motorcycle should count themselves fortunate and consider themselves apart of the motorcycle community. I’m just wondering if you review and compare any other motorcycles because all you’ve done recently is review the same S1000xr, Yamaha Tracer 9GT, the BMW GSs and the multi strata v4 over and over again.

Thx for the review , i already read some others review's , but now i no what not to buy , because to make it good i have to spend a other 1000$ No thanks , i had a simelar experiance whit a bike long time ago and i sold it after 6 months , So the smart thing to do isssss THE GT+ for 2000$ more you have all the things you need . good seat , better dash , better windshield , and others .

I own a 2022 I can live with the seat and the windscreen my major gripe is with the shift lever which is the shortest I have ever seen on a motorcyle. My big foot is a struggle to even get under the lever and sadly it does not appear to be adustable due to the quickshifter rod assembly which apparently has to be adjusted to a precise length.. and if you simply attempt to rotate the top lever it will cause the bottom pivot to ram right into the damn kickstand saftey switch! This is all the result of Yamaha moving the location of the engine compared to previous generation For some reason they decided to totally relocate the entire shift lever in FRONT of the foot peg rather than behind it as previous maybe to keep from having a ridiculously long shift lever but now it is ridiculously tiny short ....very poor engineering IMHO and maybe a deal killer for those with larger feet...I have had to learn to upshift using the side of my boot against the shift lever's toe peg rather than just placing my foot under it as typical ...annoying everytime I think of it! Come on Yamaha! Seriously?? THAT was the best you could come up with?? REALLY????

...another thing; the switches are argonmically horrendous-a safety hazard. You will constantly press horn instead of turn signals if you are going with your reflexes. Additionally, why in the world would they place the high-low-beam/flasher switch in the most awkward spot for your thumb to acrobatically press it. It is most unnatural and places the rider in serious danger at those critical moments...it should be where Kawasaki Ninja places it; in the most logical place in the front by the index finger. Or did they design the switches for the most probable future generation whose fingers will be awkwardly shaped after a nuclear holocaust-radiation related genetic mutation? Pathetic planning indeed!

I had keyless ignition on a BMW. It was a pain to live with. Give me a key anyday

How tall are you?

No. 10: cars have metal body and glass panels that protect the start button from weather and nosy kids, bikes do not. I too have it in my car and love it, I don't want it on my bike though.

You should not complain about lights - I had CBR 600 F4i and currently owning 900GT - they both have the same design - one light for low beam and second one for high beam. Engine - I owned BMW F800GT - that was a biggest mistake I ever made. Imagine you just stopping in front of traffic lights, looking right and left admiring ladies passing by and without warning your engine dies. I had a small talk with mechanic servicing BMW bikes explaining him the situation and he sad: "buy japanese bike, they have better engines". BMW had a good engine in R1100 but the spoiled it in never bikes.

yamaha engine cp3 is 10/10. but the motorcycle sucks. dash tecnology is near to 0. in my case , that`s the main problem made me choose the xr900 over tracer. i love the sound of the cp3. but overall the bmw xr900 is the best. MHO.

quite a good bike, probably one of the best for the price in this category - not best at anything, but simply very good at everything... However, i'm the one who once saw the bug with moustache stairing at me, and now i can't unsee it...

5th point is probabily related to its tires. Those stock tires are really awful.

It's a bad take after a bad take in this video. If that's all the downsides you found of the motorcycle (one of them being "I stalled the engine once"), it sounds amazing.

Windshields are different for every rider thats why they provide a different option, I know Im 3 inches shorter then yourself and have no issues.

This bike for 1. asians (low height bike / seat & short wheel base) 2. for experience rider...usual with counter steer in geting the right lean angle... 3. when release your clutch without any throtles the bike start to go fwd...coz their maintain the eng profile of MT 09 engine...Master of Torque... 4. like other yamaha bike...more fancy than practicality...

Madstad windshield and Corbin seat solves it all . Than you have a superb motorcycle that goes fast, slow, long distance or short. Nothing comes close. That's all folks

Wouldnt matter to me if it was the best bike on the planet I just cant get used to the look of it

Oh please damage its image we don't care 😏 A GSA rider here. I tried the Tracer 9 GT and I don't know how / why on earth they compare it to GSA 🤦‍♂

I would add the 11th reason to avoid Yamaha Tracer 9: tickling noise from the chain cam. There is definitely a problem with the cam chain tensioner (hydraulic one) that cause an annoying noise from time to time. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about, being an Tracer 9 owner....for about one year and almost 6000 km...

These are why, you buy Honda Nt1100...

All bike manufacturers sell comfort upgrades, not just add-on accessories...so they all admit that their stock components are not good enough? In a world such as the motorcycle world, where every single piece of components are available and affordable to replace (as many users do), the only things that matter on a bike are performance, weight, autonomy, riding position... who cares about an easy to fix windshield issue or a mirror shape? And yes, some elements look like not being on par with european bikes...but these are constantly being recalled or have flaws that are never fixed (KTM, Aprilia, some BMW...). Japanese bikes? Not so often. But I get it, you have to make the video longer I guess.

Can't speak for this bike alone but ive had the 2015 version for 3 years now and it has some similarities. And Ive done over 45.000 kms on it. The tracer is clearly a budget sport tourer, no questions about that. And there are some flaws like the windshield and the seat might be a bit hard, footpegs might be a bit slippery etc and what not but it all comes down to every persons opinion and lenght, same as all other bikes :) And whats good about the accessories that comes with the bike is that you can make it suit you by having all the options. Cause its not gonna be perfect all stock. thats not gonna happen with any bike :) . Have a great weekend fellow riders!

Przód dalej tak nurkuje jak w jedynce? Dla mnie to była dyskwalifikacja dla tego motocykla.

100% totally agree with the sixth point...stupid design choice🤦

Ja motor heeft de neiging om stil te vallen . Bij het vertrekken . Mijn motor is al een paar keer uitgevallen zeer vervelend . Versnellingsbak is niet soepel . Schakeld niet zuiver .

Kazdy mówił, ze siedzenie jest za twarde. Dla mnie jest tylko w pierwszym kontakcie i to duze zaskoczenie na plus, potem jakims sposobem dopasowuje sie, bez problemu 2100km w trzy dni. Jestem chudy i kościsty, wolę takie niz zbyt miekkie jak w moim poprzednim moto.

Hope that Nike do not watch this video LoL

Turn on the high beam and screw the car guys

It's an ugly cartoon figure - 👺👺👹👹🤖🤖 that stares at u all the time 🤮🤮 Great review !!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

3 reasons are totally a deal breaker for me and they reveal a sociopathic narcissistic mentality behind the design and packaging of the bike. -the windshield and uncomfortable seat issue is a problem on practically all yamaha's. Funny how they are ready to sell you proper windshield and saddle; that's screw the customer out of money mentality! -the headlight issue is the most despicable of them all because that too is a narcissistic self-centered choice on their part to cut cost! In principle, for these reasons it is enough to hate yamaha!

You know you dont get stuck with one bike for a lifetime, you wouldnt enjoy riding if you kept digging in downsides of everybike,

The seat is crap. The immobiliser is easily bypassed when stolen.

11. The ugly exhaust

Son excusas ridículas. Por favor un poco de más criterio

I'm just guessing you are a dyed in the wool BMW dude who just will never warm up to Japanese bikes all the way....just a guess though...any truth there at all or just my imagination maybe I am overly influenced by euro accent?? Anyway you ruined this model for me now hope you are proud of yourself! But I can't justify 24k out the door for a new 1000XR so now I am stuck looking at used 2016?-2019 XRs but another reviewer or 2 is ruining that model for me too....maybe will eventually find a good deal on a used 2020 or newer XR that actually has the options that the Traeer comes stock with for a decent (more affordable) price

...and when will you change those irritating camouflage pants?? Were you expecting a surprise takeover from Putin? That danger has been averted; he went after Ukraine! If you can afford Rolls-Royce chairs, surely you can afford another pair of pants 🤣😁🤣

Dude, you're way too big for this girl's bike !!!