2017 Yamaha Tracer 900 (MT09) - First Ride & Review

In our last video we took out the Tracer 700 (MT07), and in this video we take out it's bigger brother, the Tracer 900 (MT09), courtesy of our friends at Damerells Motorcycles in Cornwall.
What an awesome bike! The first one to make me question where the power had gone when i jumped back on my BMW GSA!
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[@froehlcj]

Great review. I have the 2017 model for one year now, easiest riding bike ever, would not change it for anything else. I have covered quite a distance with two completed services already, combined weekend and commute without any glitch whatsoever. Added R&G radiator guard and tinted MRA screen. Turned front suspension two rings in, back shock one notch down from Euro factory settings. Added the OEM quick shifter (wiring already in place) for my own pleasure and the tinted MRA screen for higher speed wind noise and looks. My friends with bigger engined bikes regularly tell me how they struggle to keep up in the mountain passes! The low weight body and bullet train like acceleration have never failed to put a smile on my face, priceless.

[@RiderCamTV]

Sounds like you picked the right bike matey. It’s a great bike indeed and the power is great too. Ride safe buddy :)

[@daithimurphy1832]

Is the quick shifter an easy install

[@y6682]

I have one from 2016. And i'm totally in love with it. The best bike i ever had.

[@RiderCamTV]

Great choice mate. It is an awesome bit of kit. Ride safe

[@BarryThompsonUK]

I bought a Tracer900 a couple of weeks ago after deciding I couldn't justify a CRF1000 Honda, and I have to say I'm not regretting the decision so far, its a lovely little machine. I've hit the run in 600 miles within two weekends and I now have to limit its use for a couple weeks while I wait for the first service. My only gripes are the noisy screen (lots of white noise generated while it does give you reasonable direct protection) and the seat gets hard if you sit still for too long. I tend to move around a bit when riding so I can live with it for a while longer I think. The OBC reckons 60+mpg while I'm keeping revs below 6k rpm too, which is promising! The motor is geared and mapped to real world speeds I think, hence it always picking up so well across the rev band, a great real world road bike so far.

[@RiderCamTV]

+Barry Thompson thanks for the comments Matey. Glad your enjoying the bike. Really impressive machine :)

[@lorenbourassa1780]

I've installed a National Cycle Vstream Sport Touring windshield and am pretty happy with it. Substantially less noise than stock, but a little bit of buffeting even at it's highest setting. Reckon I'll live with it, it's tolerable (I'm 5'9"). I've also removed the handguards, I'm pretty sure they were making a good deal of racket too. I can hear my motor now as I cruise on the freeway!

[@RiderCamTV]

+Loren Bourassa excellent, thanks for the info matey. Ride safe :)

[@jonathanmellish4439]

Nice review. Its very tempting to try one after lockdown.

[@erikroberts1899]

Good video Toby, like your commentary. I'm a Tracer 900 owner and I find it superb, and I've decided to get a bigger cog on the back wheel for more phenomenal acceleration, blast those Litre bikes in the twisties as I live in Wales.

[@lancehoward8270]

Thanks for the review. I liked it so much I bought one too. I do like the blue color over the other color option. I wish it had cruise control though. I need to get a new touring wind screen and panniers now. Thanks again for a great review. It is much appreciated.

[@RiderCamTV]

+Lance Howard wow, thanks for the kind words mate. Glad your enjoying your new ride. Ride safe :)

[@My17A]

I have this bike. Awesome. You will have to get a more comfortable seat for rides over a couple of hours and you will have to get extensions for the mirrors.

[@RiderCamTV]

100%

[@17405pop]

At 15:56 in the video: The extension bracket at the rear of the bike, the one that holds the rear light cluster/number plate, is there to accommodate the after-market luggage. I have the 2015 model. Great Bike.

[@RiderCamTV]

+17405pop cool, thanks for that matey. Every day is a learning day :)

[@markdennis930]

Wrong. It is there for lawful reasons. A light or reflector must be the rear-most object on a motorbike.

[@RiderCamTV]

Thanks buddy

[@mrj3795]

really nice review, thanks. Subscribed. Looks good in blue, I could do plenty of miles on in comfort and enjoy it. In answer to your question, no my seat is not comfy, it is a plank. Honda Dominator, time to upgrade!

[@RiderCamTV]

+Mr J hey mate thanks for the kind words. Means a lot :) The blue does make it pop!

[@Nick_R_]

Great vid. I've read that the torque setting for the rear wheel nut is so high you end up twisting the metal. Gives me pause. And the rear grab handles are so horribly attached. Other than these issues, it's very good value for an adventure styled sports tourer - well made, triple, high power, rider aids...

[@RiderCamTV]

+Nick Rijke thansk for the kinds words matey. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@chrissabre1761]

I ENJOyed the upclose view at the end,

[@RiderCamTV]

+Chris Sabre thanks :)

[@davidthompson5812]

Great Review! I think the rear seat is a bit square to give the pillion more comfort.

[@RiderCamTV]

+David Thompson hey mate thanks for the review. You are very right there, although it's a bit square but I guess comfort is always good too :)

[@OnceIcaughtafiash]

Outstanding review! Think I'll be going for one of these next. Where are those roads you were riding?

[@RiderCamTV]

+LangerDan hey, thanks for the kind words, it really means a lot. The roads are in cornwall near wadebridge :)

[@triv7252]

the MT-07 has 700 horsepower? I WANT ONE :)

[@RiderCamTV]

+Big T it's a lovely bike. :)

[@triv7252]

I was just running through Tracer 900 reviews and saw yours - recognised Damerells before reading the description. I'm actually going down there tomorrow to test ride the Tracer 900 (I'm in Plymouth) - it'll probably be that very bike that I test. They have a Tech Black one in stock so may be a new owner by tomorrow! Great review by the way.

[@RiderCamTV]

+Big T hey matey. Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the reviews. I'll cross my fingers that you like it as much as I did. Like you say it might the same bike you take out. Ride safe :)

[@triv7252]

Will do and I'll let you know how I get on!

[@RiderCamTV]

+Big T great stuff. Will be interesting to hear how you get one :)

[@anjin73]

just bought one last week :) switched from xsr700 ... I hope I'll get lots of fun!

[@RiderCamTV]

+Radosław Grabiec I bet you will matey. Ride safe :)

[@chrisw4215]

still own and happy?

[@mpop4eva]

Why so much comparison with the 700? This is titled as a review of the 900, not a comparison, and they are 2 completely different bikes. You say it's very comfortable. Most reviewers, and owners, rate it as uncomfortable, some going as far as to compare the seat with a wood plank (and, having ridden one myself, I tend to agree with them).

[@RiderCamTV]

+mpop4eva sorry that you felt there was too much of a comparison with the 700. But that's how the video came out and they are part of the same family. I found the seat very comfortable as I said in the video. Just because others find it uncomfortable doesn't mean everyone does and of course the review was looking at what it's like rather than a long term review. I'm sure there are lots of people that love the bike, and that's what I love about bikes, there is something for everyone out there :) Ride safe

[@mpop4eva]

RiderCamT, thanks for replying. Sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound like you couldn't or shouldn't find it comfortable, I was just very surprised that you did, given all the reports I've seen about it being so uncomfortable. It's likely that ones height and weight have a lot to do with how it feels. I'm 6' and about 230lbs and found the seat rather hard and uncomfortable on the test rides I've done. Most recently, I test rode the Suzuki DL650 V-Strom and then, immediately afterwards, sat on a Tracer. That is when it really felt like I was sitting on a wood plank. I must add that, irrespective of how hard and uncomfortable I found the seat to be, I still love the bike and it is top of my shopping list, and will be my next bike (hopefully before the end of September. Any later than that, and it might be worth waiting to see what the 2018 model brings).

[@RiderCamTV]

+mpop4eva hey that's cool. Didn't take it that way at all matey. Totally agree that it's harder than the vstroms. That seat is so much more comfortable :) ride safe matey

[@RiderCamTV]

+steven Hurrell cool thanks for the info :)

[@mpop4eva]

steven Hurrell , from all I've been able to find, in very lengthy searches, the opinions of Yamaha's "comfort" seat vary from no better than the standard seat, to even worse and definitely not worth the money. It's a pity that we can't get different seats to try before shelling out a rather considerable amount of cash. Irrespective of the (for me) rather awful seat, I still love the bike. It's such a joy to ride.

[@piotrb6410]

Would like to see you review the new 9GT model 😊

[@000SubDelta000]

Pause at 6:39 to see a creepy face in the right mirror. Nice illusion. Oh, and nice review btw.

[@RiderCamTV]

+000SubDelta000 hahahaha. Thanks matey :)

[@OhNellly]

Yamaha please bring this adventure version of the MT07 (FZ07) and MT09 (FZ09) to the United States.

[@chrissabre1761]

I like the Fz09, what is the main difference that you are after ? Or just bits of styling ? As I want an Rs not Es cb1100........

[@OhNellly]

The FZ09 is a naked standard motorcycle and the Tracer 900 is a partially faired adventure bike. Right off the bat you notice the Tracer has a windscreen and tires that can handle a little dirt. Consider the bikes to be cousins, usually they will have different suspension and motor tweets. The adventure version will have more luggage capabilities, and different accessories for touring long distances.

[@RiderCamTV]

+Chris Sabre not sure I understand your question

[@RiderCamTV]

+CALIFORNIA APPROVED HANDGUNS cool

[@chrissabre1761]

Thank you for the explanation, im just a wannabe rider for now . I should be taking my learn to ride class end of this summer . And in reply to your lovely profile name Id like to recommenced you check this site out gunownersca.com they are an affiliate of GOA. Im currently aiming for a 500REbel as my beginner bike...

[@TheDervMan]

Not only is it a fun bike but it's such good value too. Wonder what pillion comfort is like......

[@RiderCamTV]

+DervMan very true matey. I've not taken a pillion for a while but the seat is quite big so I guess it will be very comfortable :)

[@davesharratt]

pillion comfort is shocking ask my wife !!!

[@krisbassett4636]

Hi there, new to your channel and enjoying it. Looking to get this model possibly. Just want to ask 2 things. Firstly I’m 6ft, is the seating position nice and high so I don’t look silly, and secondly is it man enough for pillion riding? Thanks in advance for any feedback. Keep the reviews coming.

[@RiderCamTV]

Hey Kris, and welcome to the channel, great to have you along for the ride! Yep it will do pillion no probs, We are both about 5'11" and the seating position was great, have a try out first to make sure it fits you and I think they also do lowering kits for the pegs, but I think you will be fine... ride safe :)

[@specialcircs]

I need a commuter bike - prev fave has been the SV650. If you had to choose would you get this almost new or a 5/6 yr old 1200GS?

[@RiderCamTV]

+Contact SC it's a hard one as they are quite different but if I wanted the bells and whistles on an iconic GS then I'd get a GS although it would have to be the air cooled version for that age. If I wanted a smooth newer engine that was a lot of fun as well as being a newer bike I'd get this one :)

[@specialcircs]

Thanks so much for responding, I'm really torn! But I think I'm going to go for the Tracer with heated grips and panniers, maybe an aftermarket cruise control widget...

[@RiderCamTV]

+Contact SC no probs matey. Good choice as well. Ride safe :)

[@briojaxen]

Recognise Bodmin area. Being MT09 owner from Pz my only real issue is comfort. I have fitted a shad seat but still after just a few miles, it gets uncomfortable. Just wondering whether the tracer is any better?

[@RiderCamTV]

we were near Bodmin, but a few miiles away :) I found the seat on the Tracer very comfortable, although i havent ridden it for a ling ride, it seemed to hold me in all the right places and i got the feeling that it would be very comfortable. Ride safe :)

[@briojaxen]

Thanks for the reply. I am heading up to test drive one at Damerrels at the end of the summer :). Looking forward to it.

[@RiderCamTV]

+B J_a_x you'll love it :)

[@stizzygrayson5541]

Would be good to see your review on the 09Tracer

[@stizzygrayson5541]

Apols. Fat fingers mistyped...

[@RiderCamTV]

+Stizzy Grayson I'm sure we can arrange that :)

[@anjin73]

I believe it is what we can see on that film :) MT09 Tracer review :)

[@RiderCamTV]

+Radosław Grabiec could have been :)

[@jal1797]

it is an honest bike for its money but is a low budget one in comparison with multistrada 950 or Ktm 1090. It has an almost electric engine with continuous torque without bursts and sudden slippery of tyres but its suspension,brakes and noisy gearbox cannot rank it in the top sport touring-adv. middle engine class.Its product quality is also on average and the seat position very near to handlebar cannot help for long distances.The only reason I would select it would be economic reason.You should test ride Ducati 950 in order to have a total view of the picture.Besides that you have very good reviews!the only complaint is you should give more throttle!;)

[@RiderCamTV]

+john al hey mate thanks for the comments. Might be able to try a Ducati one day. I'd love to give more throttle but I value my licence as I use the bike for a living :)

[@RiderCamTV]

+will M very true matey. Great little bike :)

[@jrhall66]

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[@lorenbourassa1780]

The bar risers can be flipped to add another .5" of reach to the bars. I find them quite comfortable without flipping them.

[@RiderCamTV]

+Loren Bourassa cool stuff :)

[@MrNevo7]

Can you explain me /if know/ what is QS on display under time? Quickshifter? That is as well different from 2016 display.

[@RiderCamTV]

+MrNevo7 hey mate, it seems to be the quickshifter, where some forums have said it's to show that it is engaged as it's apparently a plug and play part. Hope this helps. Ride safe :)

[@MrNevo7]

I found information already on yamaha.uk: " And with the wiring already in place, it's easy to fit an optional Quick Shifter System. "

[@RiderCamTV]

+MrNevo7 excellent

[@HumGuitar]

is this the tracer 900 GT?

[@RiderCamTV]

hey mate, no its the MT-09 rather than the GT model