Yamaha Tracer 9 GT review : Touring performance & pillion comfort (2021)

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3 жыл бұрын

After a 450 mile tour through Wales on the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, we tell you what it's like for the rider whether they're alone or with a pillion. Specs, comfort, engine performance, brakes, suspension, economy and more in our exhaustive test...
00:45 Pillion opinion - what's it like on the back for two full days?
07:55 Tracer 9 engine & exhaust sound
15:37 Solo touring and rider perspective
23:50 How much can you carry?
26:12 Outtakes
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@davidbaldwin1538 3 жыл бұрын

I do a lot of two up touring so it’s great that you focus on pillion comfort - which the majority of reviewers ignore.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

I try to do as many as possible as so many people do at least want to take their partner out every so often. It's great to be able to have the whole family involved and this really is an impressive bike two-up, so I'm glad we got the chance so early. Cheers! John

@Ironhawx 3 жыл бұрын

Those women must really love their men to have their buttocks punished for hours on a pillion seat. I believe the Tracer is really a solo tourer, I use the pillion seat to strap on luggage.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ironhawx After two days on there, Helen disagrees - this is as much a two-up tourer as it is a solo one.

@piyabudmakaraphan7191 3 жыл бұрын

That's the main point for any bike

@RyanJamesODonnell 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Currently looking at trading up my Ninja 650 for something that can carry my fiance comfortably for more than an hour. Hard to find that information in reviews, but the tracer is at the front of the pack after this one!

@martinlloyd7563 3 жыл бұрын

The husband and wife dynamic really works for these reviews, it's something different 👍

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Great - thanks! Glad you liked it. Cheers, John

@PP-wz7mp 11 ай бұрын

Very artificially...

@MickBla 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, this is the sort of bike review ppl need and appreciate! Great work! For 'normal' riders a 'normal' user perspective is the most important one! And you delivered just that! The bits where you did show your riding error when loosing a balance are also cool, as normal ppl do that! Thanks again for making one of the best ever bike reviews on KZfaq! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks SO much, that's really kind! Cheers, John

@SzilvasiFerike 3 жыл бұрын

Helen dribbling the beer is the highlight of the video 😁 and her honesty about preload adjusters and other gadgets are refreshing 😂

@CBRboy1717 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing that your 360 camera caught that jet blowing by you. Cool moment. Also, your pillion seems like an absolute peach. She's awesome.

@timmo3351 3 жыл бұрын

So cool!

@od917 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best no BS review I've seen .Great job. Looking forward to more on this bike.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! All the best, John

@smtsslt7468 3 жыл бұрын

Such a meaningful review for me as I’m looking at my next sport tourer which I guess this is. Often I watch reviews for entertainment value only but when I’m after guidance on a purchasing decision, it’s this type where the reviewer is off the bike and really drilling down that is such a help and you (2) do it so well. Thanks John.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

@daniilrusanau5849 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the fact that you have brought the pillion's opinion on! It was really interesting to watch, thanks guys!

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - glad you liked it! Cheers, John

@samgardiner771 3 жыл бұрын

What a great and honest review, especially the pillion feedback from both of you.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! All the best, John

@michaelduffy431 2 жыл бұрын

Love this review for your honesty in about your own frailties in regards to riding. Likewise tho and cannot wait to test ride this bike on your feedback. Cheers

@24567442 3 жыл бұрын

great honest review again John. wish I had one of these as a pose to my SP 09

@alrightdave6135 3 жыл бұрын

I have loved my 2015 Tracer. 42,000 miles travelled since new and 30 countries visited. Am interested in the new one. Great review. I will forward this to my missus.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I honestly think you'll love this one, having ridden the original to Belgium around 2015 or 2016 - it was great, but this is even better (though I liked the old clocks better). Cheers, John

@soupdragon1 3 жыл бұрын

Very in depth review looks like a great touring bike.

@vaibhavhalgekar914 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing review... Especially the pillion inputs... Cheers...🙏

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Cheers, John

@tailtidy8185 3 жыл бұрын

As always, another fantastic production from yourself and the whole Bennetts team. Great review. Keep well

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! All the best, John

@xforce52 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I was looking for a new do everything bike... jack of all trades master of none! I needed a year-long commuter!, weekend Warrior! an occasional continental Tourer!.. so I decided to take the plunge and take a Yamaha Tracer 900 GT out for a test ride and was instantly blown away with how well it performed and handled, I went home and picked up my wife and thought there's no way this little toy of a bike would handle both of us but boy was I wrong! My wife said how comfortable the ride was and how stable it made her feel! Which Is exactly what you said with you and your wife!.. So now I'm feeling jealous with the new model and might have to upgrade next year!...thanks keep up the great vids you both do!.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! The 900 is still a great machine, but this really has moved things on even further. Cheers, John

@pasihaaraoja68 3 жыл бұрын

I have ordered red one... Wait to see the bike early June !

@glennollerenshaw8466 3 жыл бұрын

Really good to see two up vids my wife rides but loves being pillion and she watches most the videos and is always asking if there are two up comparison vids Cheers guys keep up the good work.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

@Oscar240z 3 жыл бұрын

Really useful video. Congratulations on Helen smiling and nodding through your technical analysis as she must have been seriously bored. My wife would have buggered off

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

She's got used to it! Cheers, John

@fragu123 2 жыл бұрын

Funny, my wife soaks those technical analysis up like a sponge…. she is an engineer and also likes to ride her own bike…. different world, isn’t it…

@geextar 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome review. While i don't ride two up, i realy love that expanded pillion review of you, thats a nice thing not many testers do. My tech camo one should be ready at the beginnig of june :D Can't wait to explore the alps with it :D

@stanton20002 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for reviewing this one. I've been waiting a while for it. I'm getting rid of my fat bob for something similar to this. Not sure if it will bee too tough an adjustment in terms of power. Again, great video. Helen was really cool, too!

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Let me know what you choose in the end. Cheers, John

@Lolpyyy 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and looking forward to seeing more videos about this bike. I've been riding my MT-07 for 2 years now and last year I was already on edge to get something a bit more touring friendly that still works for fun rides. I was really warming up to Tracer 9 but it lacked a lot of features I wanted but I had a feeling that would get changed with euro5. So I waited and it looks like it paid off :). Now just waiting for local stores to get demo bikes so I can test ride it and hopefully finally upgrade my own bike.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Good call - I'd guess you'll love it, but let me know how you get on. Cheers, John

@bonnie-voyage1005 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking at this bike so glad to see it's pillion friendly. Good video cheers.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! John

@CeeRTee 3 жыл бұрын

Really good review thank you. I look forward to the solo stuff but me and the mrs found this very helpful, more reviewers should follow your lead and have at least a small passenger section because it doesn't matter how comfy a rider is on a tourer/sports tourer if the poor pillion is in agony behind you.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Yeah, I think you can get so much more out of a bike if you can enjoy it with the family. Cheers, John

@JP-1962 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking review, thanks. That 360 camera work is really cool!

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have a great weekend, John

@77archibald 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. You answered a lot of questions I would have asked👍

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Great - thank you! Cheers, John

@pistolpete6321 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review video! Great job as usual!

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Cheers, John

@bobjones8864 2 жыл бұрын

Your partner has a great knack with her camera which is an amazing device I never saw the stick it was on. Great review I especially enjoyed your pilion

@nickrider5220 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like your new bike's arrived ! Looking forward to your video on how good it is solo, on roads you know.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I'm stripping it down shortly for the next video, where I'll go into more detail on everything. Cheers, John

@Steve-motorcycles 3 жыл бұрын

Great, informative, enjoyable review. Good stuff👍👍

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

@MotoXplor 3 жыл бұрын

You scored with Helen, I'm in love with her too! Anyway, I think I'll be getting this bike. Looks like just what I need. Love the looks too! Thanks for the review.

@Conradc187 11 ай бұрын

Great review, helped with all that pillion information.

@bennettsbikesocial 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@petervan-huysse5803 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the variety of really useful information and I love listening to Helen’s point of view. The way she just says it as it is in such a funny but really informative way (as she spills beer down her chin) is just brilliant. Sooner or later I’ll be buying a new bike and it’s probably going to be a Tracer or whatever else makes my short list BMW/Kawasaki? Could you do me a favour and test the non GT as well with Helen, it will be great to compare value for money against the extra bits and bobs.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

You can follow everything here: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/long-term-test-bikes/yamaha-long-term-test-bikes/tracer-9-gt-2021 Cheers, John

@andybucher452 3 жыл бұрын

Great honest review John. And we all know 'happy wife happy life'. So if H is happy after riding a day in crappy weather that says a lot. Well done and thank H for her contribution. It is exactly what 99% of pillions care about. Cheers Andy

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! All the best, John

@benashton1011 3 жыл бұрын

Really great review!

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! All the best, John

@2wheelsrbest327 3 жыл бұрын

Great road test John. I remember some time ago that getting a road test for a rider and pillion was a nightmare. So hopefully things have now changed. Yamaha are certainly making some great bikes competitively priced against their rivals,

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

If a dealer doesn't want to help you in this climate, walk away! Cheers, John

@joewood5762 3 жыл бұрын

Really good review and got me considering something like this for touring two up as a short ass!

@MrBiggles 3 жыл бұрын

Great review 👍🏻

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

@Marc-NZ 6 ай бұрын

awesome review!...

@mikehamilton9128 3 жыл бұрын

Really good revue looking forward to the next installment. This bike is on my short list, (and so is Helen 😉). I've booked my test ride too!

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Great! Let me know how you get on! Cheers, John

@attenurmi936 3 жыл бұрын

A very very good review! Thank you.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

@robertlee8042 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Congrats.

@michael-masi-2021 Ай бұрын

I just got the new GT+ Comes with adaptive cruise control, radar linked brakes, auto front-rear brake distribution, What a bike!! Quite possibly the greatest bike for sale this year/decade. The only changes I would love to see from the factory are 1) self cancelling indicators (turn signals) 2) keyless everything including panniers 3) blind spot monitoring 4) automatic seat lowering at low speeds, like the Harley has 5) autonomous driving... Ok ok, I'm joking about this last one.

@ferociousfrankie 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a winner, my next bike most likely.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! What do you have now? Cheers, John

@nicholaschai4458 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward for more videos

@cgeo3380 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Would love to see you review a budget touring bike with a pillion such as the Benelli TRK502. It's an amazing all day touring bike and with a top box it's great for pillion comfort!

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Will aim for that! Cheers, John

@dankeglock 3 жыл бұрын

We need a Tracer 10.

@bradleyalexander5821 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll say this again, it’s a bit hard to get past a scuba diver staring back at me from above the handlebars. Apart from that, it’s a beautiful motorbike. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎

@karlosh9286 3 жыл бұрын

excellent review. I'm getting very tempted !

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have a test ride... what are you on at the moment? Cheers, John

@karlosh9286 3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial I've got a Speed Twin, and a Speed Triple. My wife will only get on the Speed Twin (Triple pillion seat is too high, hard and small !), I prefer riding the Speed Triple 1050 RS. So I am thinking of swapping in the Speed Triple for one of these. Yes they're quite different bikes. If I'm honest I never use anywhere near the full power of the Speed Triple, it handles well, sounds lovely, torque is brilliant, but sometimes the suspension is just a bit too hard (I should learn how to adjust it , but semi active suspension on the Tracer is tempting) I've been thinking about a sports tourer for a while. Adventure bikes don't do it for me. Most adventure bikes are too high, too big and in my opinion ugly ! The seat height on the tracer sounds perfect. (I'm 5 foot 10 inches tall too), it's a triple, has a QS, handling sounds good, and it seems it is really good for pillions ( according to Helen :) , only pillion review I've seen, so that was really good. ) I did think about the recently discontinued Tiger Sport 1050, but I sat on it in a dealers, and it was too tall for me. I like to flat foot. I did have a test ride of the new Tiger 900. I think the T plane crank mucks up triple engines, and makes them "lumpy". Don't know if it was the larger front wheel, the handling felt more vague than I'm used to. I guess I could always borrow more cash, build another bike shed, and just get the Tracer too, but that's getting a bit silly and expensive :)

@acherouvis Жыл бұрын

Great review, I like your review. The fact that you have had the Tracer for a period of time provides us with great insight. I recently purchased a 2022 Tracer 9GT. Motorcycles on my shortlist were the Kaw Sx1000 GT, Suzuki GSX1000 GT plus, Tiger 900 GT Pro, BMW GS 850 (I owned the F900XR), and a few others. The Tracer wasn't even on my radar. The SX 1000 and the GSX1000 great motorcycle insurance costs were very high, my experience with BMW and parts availability in the states and cost of maintenance eliminated the BMW's. I am a huge fan of Triumph. I own a Speed Twin and absolutely love it. But I wanted to get something more touring capable. It was a toss up between the Tiger 900 GT Pro and the Tracer. I do think the Triumph's build quality and off road capability is better on the Tiger 900 but realistically , I'm not Ewan McGregor. Most of my riding is on the road. It was a difficult choice, but Yamaha had great promotions on the Tracer. With that being said, throw in the great reviews and Yamaha quality, I chose to go with the Tracer 9GT. I love the bike, there are a few quirks about it, but it is a brilliant motorcycle. I've been following your reviews, so I can't wait to see what you recommend for accessories. I just installed Heed engine guards. I might swap out the windscreen for something smaller. But for now I am just going to ride the Tracer and enjoy it.

@davehenderson3247 3 жыл бұрын

Please tell us more about the odd shape panniers, especially in regard to 2-up touring? Nice to have both of your opinions on the bike, most useful for couples buying a bike.

@Yama_Apri_521 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the 2018 GT when it first came out and it was an absolute revelation. I used it as a daily commuter, to ride to my parents in Andalusia, Spain, and it was both faultless and comfortable. My Spain rides say it all for me. I like a challenge, so I leave my home in London, go through the Chunnel, and ride all the way to my parents in one hit; 1500 miles, which takes around 26 hours on a good run. I have a few days ok the pool, then ride back. I’ve never had a bike I can ride that kind of sustained mileage on. And whilst I’d say there’s an element of mind over matter with such trips, I’ve struggled to break 4-600 miles on other bikes. My lease expires in a couple of months and I’ll be trading up to the Tracer 9 GT. I just hope it will be a worthy replacement for the outgoing model. My only changes are a Yamaha heated seat, hand-guard extensions, an MRA spoiler on the stock screen (to clean up the airflow) and a high level satnav mount. Lastly, thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it and look forward to seeing more of this model.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! That's some great use you've had out of the 2018... you're going to love the GT! Cheers, John

@Yama_Apri_521 3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial As going abroad is probably not going to happen for a while, I plan on doing some UK ‘challenges’ when I’ve collected the new GT. John O’Groats to Lands End in 24-hours and things like that. I’ll have to make some videos and stick them on here.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yama_Apri_521 Brilliant - please do get them shared! Cheers, John

@justjeff4173 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I'm glad that Yamaha increased the load capacity. Last year the Tracer was at the top of my list but I had to cross it off in favor of the Versys 1000SE which I am totally happy with. I had an experience similar to yours on my versys - stalling while climbing an incline, for me in second gear. I'm coming from a ZRX1200 which is a torque monster and would have handled the task easily in 3rd gear. But at 5'8" with a 30' inseam over I went and lesson learned. Luckily case guards saved the day.

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you were okay! Cheers, John

@aldvex8541 Жыл бұрын

Hey jeff im between versys 1000 and tracer 9 gt + ! I want it for touring 2 up with luggage, whay would you pick now after living with the kawa ?. I come from triumph 1200 xcx which gave me a hard time due to oil leaks ...

@justjeff4173 Жыл бұрын

@@aldvex8541 Hi Aldvex, the only Tracer I've ridden was a 2017 FJR900 during one of Yamaha's test ride days. I would take the '19 Versys 1000 SE hands down over the FJR. But the new Tracer is a different beast and honestly I would have to talk myself out of getting the Tracer over the V1K. But there's no denying the comfort of the V1K for 2-up riding and the smoothness of the engine. I guess test rides are in your future lol. Good luck and ride safe :)

@aldvex8541 Жыл бұрын

@@justjeff4173 thanks jeff !!

@baldy1020 3 жыл бұрын

Great Review and interesting info see you do a lot of the roads in wales i do which was nice and your just down the road from me :-P

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

There's some stunning scenery around there! Cheers, John

@alithejumbo 3 жыл бұрын

You guys use perfect setup! I like what you do more than the bikes you reviews!

@mikefry6765 2 жыл бұрын

Great real world review

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers, John

@MadChalet 3 жыл бұрын

Thorough review, and thanks for bringing up the lighting, it's important and too often overlooked. But I'm skeptical, you had more fun on the Tracer than the Multistrada? Than the Super Duke GT? (I know, they're different classes of bike$ - that's the problem with sweeping statements. :-) ) Cheers!

@beanwithbaconmegarocket 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Been eyeing the Tracer and the Ninja 1000 for my next touring bike. I think the Tracer might win due to comfort but I'm very tempted by the Ninja horsepower.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Both great bikes. The Kawasaki didn't used to have the load capacity, if I remember correctly, and I'm a bit obsessed about having the option of panniers AND top-box. Cheers, John

@rhugh02 3 жыл бұрын

Very good points… thx

@InterimExec 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing two up. So few reviews bother and it matters.

@r.scottthomas8369 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this and proud to be the first to hit the like button. BTW, I love the out takes with Mossy.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! All the best, John

@MaartenvH 3 жыл бұрын

Great report👍, hope to get mine in june 🤗

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - hope you enjoy it. Are you replacing anything with it? Cheers, John

@MaartenvH 3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial I have a mt09 sport tracker at the moment. Before this one i had a tiger 1050 sport. I am missen the comfort now 😉

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

@@MaartenvH Ah, Tiger 1050s are comfy bikes! Coming from the Sport Tracker, the Tracer 9 should be spot on I reckon. Cheers, John

@beattheskins1108 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid John, you with your wife made for a brilliant real world practical review. I know you reviewed the XR900 last year but now the new Tracer 9 is out, do you think you would do a head to head, I'm sure many people would appreciate it as they are in direct competition with eachother? Trust you will 👍

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea - I've put in in my planner. Cheers, John

@Mockle07 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review and great to get a pillion’s opinion. P.S. I hope you realise that you’re punching 😉

@jsbianco33 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to say I really appreciate this kind of content. I am in the process of replacing a 2020 striple because my partner can’t stand to ride it. An 08 vfr is the only thing leaving the garage, and to me that just seems a shame. I am now solely shopping by “what will I like that she’ll like as much or better than the honda” and there’s just not enough good pillion content out there. Don’t suppose you two could hop on a KTM SAS real quick and give a comparison?

@Banditmanuk 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the best and most comprehensive review I've seen come out of this Yamaha launch. I liked the previous model that I test rode and this is just a step up again. I know your wife prefers this to the XR. Does this mean the Beemer gets replaced? Surely as a solo rider the XR is more fun to ride?

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Tricky one... This is very, very close in solo riding enjoyment because I can't get near using all the potential of the XR on the road, whereas with this I can feel like I'm working it a bit harder. On the other hand the BMW has some really nice details and touches that make it feel more premium (as you'd hope, given the extra cost). The problem I have with the XR is that height, which leaves me lacking confidence at times, so I'm planning on getting it lowered by Cymarc. If that doesn't work, at the moment it does feel like I'd want to buy this. All that's nagging at me is the idea that maybe, just maybe, there'll be a Tracer 10 one day. That motor, with a low stance still and a proper load capacity could be outstanding. Cheers, John

@Banditmanuk 3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Arr, as a 5 year long MT10 owner, I would love a Tracer 10. More tank range and a little more touring friendly.

@bigt7559 3 жыл бұрын

Pick mine up tomorrow can't wait!!

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic - must be one of the first in dealers. Let us know how you get on. Cheers, John

@bigt7559 3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial yes think it was and I'm lucky as my dealer says if I left ordering it any later then I did it be around August time I'd be picking up. Will do and my wife's looking forward to getting on the back after this review 👍 Also hope the lower seat hight helps me out as I'm not much taller then your better half! 🤞🤞

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigt7559 Even though I'm lucky enough to have one on loan, sitting down in the garage, I'm genuinely jealous of the excitement you must have at the moment, waiting to go and pick it up! Enjoy!

@muzzmoto3881 3 жыл бұрын

Great review guys, love the husband and wife dynamic. Looks a lovely bike!

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

@teneretraveller8980 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and answers every question i might have. 2 up tours are often overlooked. As is the luggage capacity, and that's important. How many out there are overloaded and don't know it? Happy travels

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

@Richard-dh8ny 9 ай бұрын

Excellent Review. You mentioned that the 2021 Tracer isn't silky smooth for Motorway driving. What sport touring bikes in the same category would you say are silky smooth?

@johnreed3402 6 ай бұрын

Great reviews on tracer 9gt fot 2up back road bimblings, and A road blasts. At 5ft 4, I have to be choosy (and over 60yr old hips) 😮😂

@michals1108 3 жыл бұрын

I tested few bikes and tracer is my No1 so far , I'm on versys 650 ATM and if would be looking for upgrade then tracer would be my choice

@davidwilliams7220 3 жыл бұрын

My fave bit, Helen admitting she hadn't smacked his helmet ha ha

@janoddvarbraadland9787 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Im planing to purchase a new Versys 1000 or the new Tracer 9gt. Could you please make a coparison of these two bikes. Both sport touring bikes more or less in the same league, and you have experience with both. Compare all day comfort, engine, fun factor, nimblenes, long houl touring etc. The Treacer is ligher bur does you feel it on your daily use.

@Grahamvfr 3 жыл бұрын

Great comprehensive review,.. Proper opinions, none of your standard journo speak eg :confidence inspiring, well balanced, does everything you want blah blah zzzzz. Great job!!

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham! Cheers, John

@shijopunnooseabraham 3 жыл бұрын

A very well put up review not only about the motorcycle but all aspects of 2 up riding. Currently in the market for a long distance mile muncher...I am thinking r1250gs or tiger 1200.. wouldn't mind going down for lesser powered engine if value for money is to be looked at..primary focus will be motorways and 2up riding.. obviously will be riding the options and then deciding, but any input on the engine suitable for motorways and comfort would be helpful.. thanks in advance👍

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Lots more to come here: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/long-term-test-bikes/yamaha-long-term-test-bikes/tracer-9-gt-2021 Personally, I don't think the motor lends itself to motorways that much as it's not all that relaxed. It's good, but there are better motorway machines, especially if you don't mind something bigger. Though where's the fun in motorways?! Cheers, John

@stephentalent 3 жыл бұрын

The kind of bike review 95% of us want (& need). I’m tired of track dogs…sorry gods…& wheelie ‘merchants’ offering opinions those of us who actually buy bikes have no interest in (or need of). Kudos guys :)

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! All the best, John

@thomasgilvarry8179 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate. I am considering a FJR1300 but I'm worried about the weight and ease of use. I do one major European 10 day tour a year and the rest of the time its short rides near home. I want cruise control and luggage and reasonable weather protection and occasional pillion use. Would you recommend this bike for someone (59 yrs) like me? Enjoyed your vid! Cheers , Tom.

@BigCarKilla 3 жыл бұрын

Mossey is a legend 😂

@timothydubber549 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Rode the old model and wasn’t keen but it seems like they’ve made some really important changes. Any chance of letting us know your route?

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

All I can tell you is that it was from Tamworth Yamaha to Lake Vyrnwy, then on to Nick Sanders' place, then back to Tamworth. Sorry - we were just following Potski! Get in that area though and it's all great! Cheers, John

@billfish5913 2 жыл бұрын

This bike is on my short list. Great review and Helen’s input is very helpful as I’m trying to get my wife to get off of our Harley Electraglide that we’ve ridden for 20 years and get on a sports touring bike. I’m 69 and I want a lighter bike that we can ride until I’m 80, or longer. I also watched your review of the Kawasaki Versys 1000. Also on my short list. Comment: I see Helen struggling to get on and off of the Versys. I hold my Harley upright, while my wife steps on the left floorboard with her left foot, and with her hands on my shoulders for support, she stands up and puts her right leg between me and the top box and sits down. It’s the reverse to get off. Maybe that won’t work for a sports tourer, but my wife and I have used that technique on our Harley and our Goldwing before that. Just a thought. Love all of your reviews. And Helen is the perfect wife to go along with you and make her assessments, which are very insightful. Keep the shiny side up and Merry Christmas from snowy Wyoming.😎👍

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes, Helen does get on that way sometimes, but for some reason she seems to prefer getting her leg wedged! Merry Christmas, Cheers, John and Helen

@aaronlee0203 3 жыл бұрын

Can you answer if the shifter can be used as GP race shift (reverse shift)??? Thanks

@stevenbatley8666 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice bike,and running cost 👍

@edxr250r 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent review and great to hear from your long suffering pillion after a decent amount of time in the saddle. To be fair and given the bikes that you're comparing it to, it seems like the new Tracer 9 is a goldilocks bike which strikes a good compromise between comfort, performance, equipment etc... As someone who is significantly shorter than you I would benefit from the manageable seat height. My only criticism is the available colour schemes as Id love one in Yamaha blue. Very informative review, interesting to see how it stacks up over the long term 👍👍

@ridewherever 3 жыл бұрын

Would look more slick in the gloss black with the blue stripe continuing around it.

@tap9083 10 ай бұрын

How did you get around the Pillion peg position. My feet are too long (US 13), and I step on her toes, she has tiny feet (US 4.5) Is there a way to reposition passenger peg out a bit. When I am on the balls of my feet, My heel is resting on the Passenger peg

@grizzlystr3445 3 жыл бұрын

I own a BMW R1200gs and want less weight/height and this is on my shortlist, together with the xr900 ? Great first ride review 👍

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Nice - let me know how you get on. I think we'll see a bit of a shift in the market with more people going from big adventure bikes to more manageable machines like this. Cheers, John

@IanTed 3 жыл бұрын

Great real world review, complements to your lovely pillion for pretending to be interested in the tech stuff😜.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

She's well practiced in pretending to listen to me! Cheers, John

@tbcthebikingchannel4601 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, and really useful insight. What are your thoughts on this versus a Multistrada 950S? (Especially given the 950s is £15,000+!)

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I haven't had a chance to ride that yet, so couldn't say. You can read Michael's review of it here though. Cheers, John www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/bikes/ducati/ducati-multistrada-950s-review-2019

@ArverneTracer9GT 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this interesting video. I am looking for a motorcycle with a good quality / price ratio to ride in duo with my wife mainly. It looks like this bike is the right choice. A friendly greeting from France. I subscribe to your channel.

@paulocorado4234 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Wonderful communication skills, as usual. May I ask, how do you compare the seat heigh of the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, lower version, with the kawasaki versys 1000 se, lower version as well? As you may infer, I'm a short leg.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I haven't ridden a lowered Versys so couldn't honestly say. I'd assume it'd be close as the Versys isn't over-tall anyway, and has a pretty good stand-over height. Cheers, John

@Fehr270 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for including the pillion, mine will be paying for half of it when we finally buy one. I almost never ride myself anymore. Would you suggest a stiffer spring to start?

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

We haven't needed one, so I'd stick with standard at first, and crank the preload up, then see how you get on. Cheers, John

@terrynicholson9273 3 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous of you, not for the bikes (well the S1000XR a bit) but for Helen. I think she is fantastic. My missus last came out on the bike 19 years ago, before we had kids. I had a 2000 R1 then. Until about 5 years ago this didnt bother me, motorcycling was a solo pastime, just me and my mates. To her credit my missus has always put up with my hobby, only occasionally mentioning my track bike, enduro bike and 2 or 3 road bikes cluttering up the garage. When the kids were young, her (very sensible) objection was that we could both be killed in the same accident and I wholeheartedly agreed with that. As my daughters got older, 18 and 16 now, I tried to interest them even bought a Fazer 1000 with a big top box without success. I still have my sportsbikes and ride around with my mates but between the last lockdowns bought a Tracer 900 GT in the hope of doing similar rides to the one in your review. I will be doing them, but I suspect, alone as there is zero interest from any family member in joining me. Maybe this will be the year I face reality and exclude pillion cover on my insurance. I have been holding a candle but the flame is extinguished.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

I really hope you can spark your wife's interest again as it's so great to be able to share each other's hobbies. Maybe a short ride together to the nearest cafe to celebrate the easing of lockdown restrictions? All the very best, John

@kevincraig8257 6 ай бұрын

Im going to pickup the 2022 got a little off like 2000 I hope there might be an option for the instrument panel panels did Yamaha build the split screen for some kind of joke

@thunderhayes5151 3 жыл бұрын

Hi ,I'm looking for some help ,I'm not a motorcycle guy but my uncle who I took care of for the last 8 years of his life has left me 2 Yamaha bikes RD 250 and 350 LC . The 350 is 81 reg all original black and red . I have all the paperwork for both bikes . Question is would it be better to have them looked over ,restored to road or sold as is ? They've been dry stored for over 30 years as far as I'm aware he greased and oiled them regularly I have no clue what you do with them . He use to start them regularly until his health left him housebound . I use to have a guy come round start them up the 250 started misfiring if that's the right term but up until 12 to 18 months ago both bikes started . Bikes were his passion but he was an English bike snob hence why to Japanese bikes left in a garage . So my question is restore against the value of the bikes or sell as is . Running but needs restoring ?

@whylie74 3 жыл бұрын

This is a better review than that mob that have a weekly paper.

@RRRRefuelRideRace 3 жыл бұрын

Very in detail pillion review. As you mentioned the comfort seat for both, it is not worth the upgrade? Thanks for your opinion.

@bennettsbikesocial 3 жыл бұрын

Helen and I didn't think it helped us, but it will depend on your bum! If you can, try one at a dealer. Cheers, John

@RRRRefuelRideRace 3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial Thanks.

@BigBadLoneWolf 3 жыл бұрын

A top box with good padding is essential for a happy pillion imho

@alanround829 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find a girl that loves this stuff? And looks like that.....well done mate!!

@grey_tracer5283 2 жыл бұрын

How would you rate the wind protection of it? I currently own a Sports Tourer (Tracer 7 GT), but the windscreen is too low/the seat too high - which gives me the feeling that the wind hits my head straight instead of going over it. Instead of reducing wind noise I feel it just makes it worse..... I'm really questioning myself, should I give the Tracer 9 a try or switch to an ADV-Bike (usually lower seat + higher windshield)?

@bennettsbikesocial 2 жыл бұрын

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