2023 Yamaha Tracer 7GT: The hidden gem of Sport Touring Bikes?

[@breezeontheroadtonowhere6562]

It's really a hidden gem. I'm a very experienced rider. Nearly 1 million km. I bought it 2 years ago and I did about 37.000 Km on it. From Bavaria down to Greece and Morocco. Several times down to southern France and Croatia. No issues at all. Easy to manoeuvre. Comfortable for smaller Riders like me. I changed the handguards and I put on a Puig screen (higher temperatures down south). PS: I trust this wonderful engine. My older MT-07 has now 107.000 Km on the clock.❤

[@bikersquest]

Is it easy to install bar muffs without blocking the indicators? Can the hand guards be taken off for fitting them? That's the only thing that's problematic about this bike for me..

[@stephennewell6628]

I rode one at the ABR Festival almost against my wishes and I was blown away by how comfortable and nice and easy to ride it was. A true hidden gem indeed. 👍

[@billcaveny9495]

I’ve had a 7gt for about 18 months now. I agree with your review. It’s a great bike at a good price. I ride mostly 2-up and there is ample performance. We’ve had a lot of bikes in the last 32 years, including an FJR, and this is one of the best. P.S. Your winter riding looks spot-on…👍

[@Boden2024]

Hi Kate, another great review. We rented a 2023 Tracer 700 in Tenerife recently, it was a great bike for us ( 2 up) and despite the roads being twisty and a little challenging it preformed well. We were tempted to get a bigger bike like a Africa Twin or a GS before we arrived but was so pleased that we didn't given how technical the roads were in places. The Tracer was perfect. Great bike and possibly could be ridden on an A1 licence so expect that will appeal to alot of folk.

[@chrishart8548]

I think you mean a A2 but it's correct as it's under 95hp

[@chrishart8548]

The original Africa twin 1000 could be made A2

[@Boden2024]

@chrishart8548 you are quite right mate, A1 😀

[@ChipZilla69]

I passed my mod 2 at the start of November. I rode a Tracer 7 and 9 back to back and the 9 just fit me better and I liked the power delivery from the motor more. The suspenesion on the Tracer 9 was also more sophisticated over the bumps than the 7 which felt crashy to me. I would have been more than happy with a Tracer 9 but in the end I got a Triump Tiger 900 GT Pro because that was in the mix to and I got a cracking deal on one. I'm not a fan of the dash on the old Tracer 9 but the new ones have a proper TFT. I'm very happy with my Triumph but the Yamaha offerings were a serious contendor.

[@GARdotETH]

I've got the Tracer 9 GT 2021. Had the MT-09 Tracer 2016 which was amazing but the new ones to me are shockingly bad for suspension and badly made parts. My left indicator broke off weeks after buying it going over a bad pothole. Literally a tiny bit of plastic holds them in place....Yamaha Wigan refused to replace it. I won't be buying one ever again.

[@ChipZilla69]

Sorry to hear that. Also makes me happy though i went with triumph. ​@@GARdotETH

[@stevenvisnovits]

Wish it was available here in the USA. If it was it would have to have cruise control. The Tracer 9 GT + is nice, but I’d be upgrading from Ninja 400. Would be nice if the Tracer 7 GT next year was updated to Tracer 7GT+. I’m 64 years old and love to have a nice middle weight sport touring motorcycle.

[@johnheaney414]

I have one and love it. As i am of a certain age (old) i came down from a GS and it’s perfect for me. Went to France in the Summer and did what i wanted it to do 0:15

[@stevendegoodmojosmet4034]

I had one for 14 day's, great fun engine, even the comfort seat killed my bum .. sold it . Still love that engine, super fun. CP 2 is top.

[@kalnwi2023]

50 dollar air hawk is all you needed.

[@BBFazer]

I hope you will compare the tracer 7 against the tracer 9. Many people always say bigger is better, because the engine is stronger. I choose the tracer 7, because I had more fun with it.

[@UsernameKate]

Video idea noted 🤓 ✍️

[@DucatiDale]

Cp3 is miles better there’s no contest

[@BBFazer]

@@DucatiDale Ofcourse you think the Mt09sp is better Dale! I also thought it was but after I treid the tracer 9 and 7 both for a day, to my suprise I changed my opinion. I had sooo much fun with the 7. And topspeed isn't realy important in Europe, with soooo many speedlimits. And, the 7 is soo dam pretty.

[@martinrea8548]

@@BBFazerwhat's the difference in fuel consumption? That would be an important factor to me.

[@BBFazer]

@@martinrea8548 I have riden 2000 km's now and my average comsumption is 4,3l/100km. The tracer 9 wil use nearly 5,1l/100km. On one tank of fuel, both wil run about 360 km's. So not a big difference. The 9 has a slightly bigger fueltank. With the inst. fuel use on your dash, you can see that driving 140 km/h or 120 km/h wil make a big difference in fuelconsumption. The calm sound of the cp2 or the revving sound of the cp3 make me accelerate much more on the cp3. With the tracer 7 I have noticed I drive a lot more relaxed. And on the twisties I can keep up with the 9 no problem. Even when both driving 2 up. 😁👍

[@colinm1325]

Hey Kate, great vid. Read a comment of a guy that has one of these, had fjr13 previously and doesn't miss the power. To me, this then sounds like a great bike. Bonus of riding slower in less than ideal conditions, is that you really get to njoy those fabulous views. 👍✌️

[@ChrisSmart1]

Thanks Kate i really enjoyed that mostly because they are roads i ride most commonly so i think your parternership will hopefully provide more rides i can relate to on a personal level, loved the bike it's really everything you need to go touring,not to big,not to heavy,enough go and very decent fuel economy,perfect.

[@creedm3040]

Great video! I love the views , beautiful countryside. I am looking forward to more videos on this bike. Best!

[@williamrae9954]

Onto my 2nd one, did over 4000mls just around Argyll,the islands and Perthshire(God's own).Sold the one i bought new,building a spec'd out one, Gilles risers,Fatbars,heated grips,etc,for personal preference,got the uncorked Arrows headers,can,K+N ,airbox lid mod, makes it far more responsive! Was hoping to fit the C/C from McCruise,but Suzuki have brought out that RE,and it appeals to my short legs(spent an hour on the floor at the NEC looking all over it), so i might curtail the spending on it...nice to see Yamaha copied my paint scheme,though i've black nitrided fork tubes and black wheels on the current one! Downsized for both the 900s,do not miss it,especially the weight difference...oh,fit the Kedo(Germany) offroad pegs,a must,grip and width!

[@MrWibbleman]

I had a tracer 7 (non gt) and really liked it. Now have the 9gt

[@bobridestwowheels]

Congratulations on the new partnership, love your videos!!

[@SumPixelz]

It’s not hidden now is it? It’s just a gem, I have owned one and it’s a fantastic bike.

[@TheHdleif]

Great vid again Kate. It is a great looking bike. Keep up the great work!

[@millinutz]

Well that's a feather in ya cap..., getting in with what seems to be a 1st, with a 7GT ride review. Not a bad looker..., the bike I mean (but you're OK yourself, may I add). That landscape and those roads must be chockerblock with riders, motorhomers and tourists of all sorts, in Summer. What a place to have near your home region! Normally I would never look at a Yamaha, but i'm interested to see and hear what your thoughts are on this one, when it's time to give it back. Will it be a "wanna keep it" Bike?

[@madmick6805]

Straight up the MT10, Ive own the Triump Speed triple RS 1050 for 2 years and the hard ride is doing my nut in now, I would like to know if the MT10 is plush or not. Cheers in advance. And have a Merry Xmass

[@duanestiles4821]

Great job Kate great looking bike for sure keep those vids coming

[@billyb6043]

Hey Kate! So glad you've got this bike for an extended test. I'm in the market for a new(er) bike (maybe even an unthrashed ex-demo from Paddock 😉) to replace my CB 500 X. To be fair, it's been an excellent, faultless bike but I want something with a little more pep, with a view to doing some pootle touring in Europe next year. The CB could do it no problem but there's pootling and there's pootling...would really like your thoughts on the suspension (for typically shite UK B roads) and if you get the chance, the handling when loaded? Wind protection is subjective, but rumour has it, it's not that great even with the bigger screen, but the same can be said for most 'upright' sports tourers/adv bikes in this price range. CP2 engine should be plenty for me. would also appreciate your thoughts compared to the new Transalp. you didn't seem that enthusiastic when you test rode that, but maybe your were just a bit grumpy😟

[@rolandstaines3249]

Yep you know that yamah revs your heart ❤️ 😊

[@cliveomahoney4096]

I had one for 2 years, after my MT07 was nicked. Fabulous bike. Far more stable at speed than the MT. It needs to be looked after. Cover it in ACF50 and it'll be fine.

[@Dan-56]

The Tracer 7 would make a great alternative to the Kawasaki 650 Verses and Suzuki 650 V-Strom, but for some unknown reason Yamaha doesn’t import them into the US 🤨!

[@kalnwi2023]

ver-sys , versatile system .

[@trumpetreneau]

Literally did not know this model existed!!!

[@ttrguy9952]

UNK The Tracer is a stunning bike! For the price it has everything you need in a sports tourer. Great video Lady!

[@geecee4746]

Those roads look the bizz

[@billyb6043]

there are a few areas covered in the video, one is an area known as Rivington, on the moors near Bolton, Lancashire, there's a bit of Cheshire and around the Peak District, in Derbyshire. It's not all Dark Satanic Mills up t'North 😉

[@geecee4746]

@@billyb6043 dark satanic mills??? Right thats it.... 😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@sizzers58]

Lovely bike and looks as though it could be a seriously good one too and really looking forward to the follow-ups. Where was the drone intro footage shot?

[@UsernameKate]

Drone footage was shot locally to me in Rivington near Horwich :)

[@Theorangeman.]

Would Love to see the pw 50 review

[@AmenCornerRider]

Love your Vids!!❤

[@garyives1218]

Yeah, this bike was sounding ideal! I was like; how am I not familiar with this model. Oh, of course this looks like exactly what I want, it's not in the US damnit!

[@duncanblanchard334]

I had the older version of this bike and it is pretty good, except for the screen buffering, had to sell it in the end. I’d get a nearly new MT07 and spec it out yourself.

[@TomClare-k9u]

Lovely bike I currently have one but also can’t help thinking the versy 650 gt looks comfier and better for touring 🤔

[@colblimp1882]

Hi Kate, How did you get on with the screen as it's a taller one, and I know you've said previously you don't like a screen in your eye line. IMO it's a great bike.

[@vilhelmsbalodis7637]

At these conditions you probably won't try to ride it a pillion, but as I am interested in this bike I would like to know how it is to ride it two up.

[@bensondavies5134]

Nice one, ive been waiting for a decent uk review for this bike. Currently riding a 2018 xsr900 but may trade it in for one of these so its more comfortable when riding further afield. Also got the r7 as my fun bike which i love so i know the engine is spot on for me 👍🏍️

[@luisazinheira]

Me and my cousin both had 2019 MT 07s, and this summer both traded for Tracers, me for a Tracer 7, and my cousin for Tracer 9. I did test ride both models, and Tracer 9 had some issues, that for me were deal brakers... Tracer 7 is much more confortable, the driver seat in Tracer 9 is horrible, wind protection in Tracer 9 is also bad and there are no aftermarket options to solve that issue. Tracer 9 is a sport bike disguised as a Touring bike. Tracer 7 wind protection is also poor but i solve the problem with PUIG wind deflector. Tracer 7 tyres equips with Road 6, and i feel no confidence at all with those tyres, everybody says wonders about them and they have poor grip, great milage, poor grip. I used to ride T32, and let me tell you, grip is from another planet compared to Road 6. About the Tracer 7, just loving it everyday, she just puts a smile on my face everytime i ride it.

[@stephenjohnson7519]

Definitely a interesting bike⁹🐈

[@klrbiker]

I'm from New York, so, I have not heard of this bike. I have FJR now, but thinking of CFMoto ibex800. Not labeled sport tourer, but bags & tech.

[@kyleturner6829]

Looks great! But at 5'11" I would get really tired of the wind blast right in my face on long trips.

[@daddystu7046]

5'10" here - I've a small spoiler or whatever they're called on mine £20 and nothing hitting me in the face ;)

[@thorpyboy1402]

MT 07 has always been my dream bike and would love see your thoughts on the latest model

[@stouffvillegunggung443]

Could you check out the Niken GT please? The extra stability & grip would probably mean a safer ride over winter.

[@chrishart8548]

Only saw one of those the other day in the dealer didn't know it was a thing. Saw the v strom 650 next too the 800de. Both in yellow. The 650 looked. Awfull big bulb headlight and dash with old looking lcd and massive needle for the rpm

[@KairyuRider]

There isn’t much on KZbin because it’s only sold in Europe and a bit through the common wealth. I’m an ex employee of Yamaha Tokyo and I can even get this bike in Japan… So I do what I can to make an mt07 comfortable

[@UsernameKate]

I didn't realise it wasn't available in the US until the comments flooded in! Crazy - seems like a missed opportunity!

[@KairyuRider]

@@UsernameKate Not even in Japan.

[@UsernameKate]

sheeeesh!

[@tahoehiker]

Yamaha please bring this bike to the U.S.

[@wolfflighttzw]

that ride does look good

[@UsernameKate]

it really surprised me

[@ribbonrides886]

yes it is I sold mine last year and regret already

[@UsernameKate]

It really did suprise me

[@zeljkodejanovic8786]

I'm 196 cm tall and what do you think, would that motorcycle suit me? I don't feel like going 500 km to check it. Until the other day, I rode a Kawasaki KLE500 seat height 850mm and it suited me perfectly, and this one is 835mm, but I don't know the construction of the motorcycle, so I'm worried that I won't have a place to put my feet.

[@radrichardson2two]

Not available in the U.S….. big bummer. Hey Yamaha I’d be a buyer in North Carolina, send some over

[@marcbrasse747]

Nice bike, although I’d go for the R7. My kind of ergonomics, you know. 🤪

[@JimDoar-c2t]

Great review Kate. Talking of other Yamahas to review, will you be riding the XSR900GP? I saw your joint review with Ruby Rides of the Triumph 1200 RR and RS Speed Triples and I'm in the same camp as you regarding the comfort issues with the RR. I'm not keen on the looks of the naked XRS900 retro but this GP version is more appealing if it is all-day rideable. Litre supersports bikes don't do much for me because I only ride on the road and they're just frustrating because you can use so little of their performance. I'd rather have a supernaked. But a mid-range 900cc road sports bike like the GP might be a perfect compromise if has genuine sports bike handling and it is comfortable enough to be practical. I'm a fair bit taller than you but it would be interested to know your thoughts as I share the same aches and pains concerns.

[@neilanderson2374]

A good first big bike for a shorty? (5’7’’) I was originally thinking of a cb500x, but the Yamaha should be better on the motorway

[@chapusa100]

Thanks for sharing, would be hard to choose between this one and the Tenere 700 World Rally Edition. Do they have a Tracer 7 GT+ ?

[@jordibertran4078]

Where's that accent from in the UK? Reminds me a lot of Philomena Cunk!!😂 Nice video and nice bike!

[@UsernameKate]

not too far from manchester 😊

[@tonymead9450]

Would like to hear what you think of the niken gt

[@niall5181]

How is this bike for two up

[@UsernameKate]

I didn't get to ride it 2 up unfortunately, hopefully someone can answer in the comments 😊

[@punkrockdidi]

Bought one brand new,sold it 6 months later.Such a boring motorcycle 😳😬 wow,really not impressed... (by the bike that is) Really liking your reviews!new subscriber 😊

[@UsernameKate]

Everyone is different and has different needs and requirements. What did you settle on?

[@Doddsy-IoM]

Morning kate

[@chrissmedley3418]

Well you missed the MT07 bike out of the list of bikes that uses the 2cp engine

[@UsernameKate]

But I did mention it earlier on when I said it's a bullet proof engine as my friend has one (an MT) so it was covered there incase you missed it

[@jacobwinn2765]

Video starts and it's raining... I go "British vid" immediately and think yet again, 'poor bastards'...

[@Fake-moon-landing.]

Wow, 1300 simps in 3 hours, impressive.

[@UsernameKate]

Rusty, have you run out of bikini clad, cleavage barers to abuse? 😅 👙 🏍

[@FerganaValleyBarlas]

Suggestion: You need to stop a lot and explain the bike

[@MadJackVideos]

Do the Niken :)

[@s.venkateswarpatnaik2484]

Hei Ka you're one of the luckiest Girl of owning several motorcycles,Please love me little bit dear❤I liked your Video and Yamaha 7Tracer Motorcycle🎉

[@korazon3spinado]

Do they have it in the United States?

[@kalnwi2023]

no

[@korazon3spinado]

Bummer

[@timwilson8553]

You not riding the suzukis anymore waiting for the gx

[@UsernameKate]

I am indeed! I just have to travel a 7 hour round trip to collect Suzukis, but I'll get the GX as soon as its available for me to get :) GSX8R launch end of Jan too.

[@johnwelbers4248]

🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦🍻merry Christmas

[@zidisrider]

It is not 😂. I have the same bike. Amszing on every level but to travel is pain. 700cc 2cyl is not good for motorway. Great for the city though

[@VictorElbaz998]

❤

[@keitht3055]

The usual really nice bike from Yamaha. But, spoiled by cost cutting! No cruise on a touring bike? No quick shifter, and no traction control? I totally realise that the bike is made to sell for a certain price, come on Yamaha at least offer a decent amount of options. I had a tracer 900 a few years ago and, if I remember rightly it had a span adjustable brake lever but, non adjustable clutch lever, am I supposed to have a bigger left hand? It really pissd me off. Apart from that, it seems a cracking bike 👍🏍.

[@williamrae9954]

Geezus....buy a lever if you have weird hands...Q/S, C/C both available, and it a 700cc twin, it doesn't need T/C, and I live on roads where the old Blade wheelspins at 80mph in 6th...not once in 5000mls has the thought of T/C crossed my mind in the Tracer7, and my one is uncorked (no cat)! Get a grip on reality!

[@tomg6284]

To dam bad yamaha won't sell it in the USA. The fools. I would have bought one. The KTM will due..

[@TheAFK]

But still triumph tiger sport 660 looks better then tracer 7..

[@nigel8499]

That's a Triumph Tiger 1050 Special Edition in grey rip off.

[@josephgunter2563]

9,710 lbs????bit heavy..maybe 470lbs..

[@mzhp317]

British pounds as in currency

[@meoffjack]

"hidden gem".... 😄😂😂😂

[@thinkof100]

LOL, Not going to be biased then ?

[@UsernameKate]

It doesn't really differ from sourcing a bike directly from the manufacturers like we all do 😊 I have a final thoughts video after having it for 2 weeks so we will see 😊

[@richardgiles2484]

Sorry, but it sounds like a sales video produced by Yamaha 😢

[@UsernameKate]

I'm introducing a collaboration 😊

[@billyb6043]

that's what happens when you sell your soul and you're forced to worship at the altar of mammon😉

[@UsernameKate]

WHAT lol

[@tonygriffiths2485]

698 cc and 73.41 BHP Not bad. Looks nice too. Thanks :) For some reason I cannot remember during the video I was triggered into remembering a story about a guy who got a letter from a solicitor concerning a bequest left to him by an uncle. It was a Harley Davidson. He didn't even like motorcycles much. Anyway he accepted the arrival time and put it in his garage. Sometime later he got curious about the bike, so he inspected it as best he could and found some obvious problems requiring spares, so he rang Harley with the relevant Ser and vin numbers to order the correct parts. A short while later he was contacted by Harley UK and they asked him to check the numbers, he did. Then another short time later he was contcted again, only this time it was an American accent, who asked him, yet again to check the numbers and have a look in a certain place for anything else. He did, although getting fed up ! In the other place described he found a plaque which said "This bike was presented to Jim Morrison, signed Elvis Presley, 195(?)". When he related this over the phone he could hear the cheering in the background. Harley had been looking for this particular bike for years. They invited him and his family over, with the bike, while he watched on the assembly line a bike being mad for him to own privately, with his name on a plaque, where the other one he'd seen was. They had a great time, were looked after very well and returned to England with his very own Harley ! RESULT !!! Source ? Sandy Toksvig on an LBC program, I forget when, bout 10 years ago maybe more !

[@glyngreenwood8377]

Just bought a used one, but the previous model,love it,in the past had several versys 650's but this blows them away in almost all areas,minimal rider aids is a plus ! Simplicity is the key,i use a throttle lock for cruise control tho and works fine,plenty of power,handles n stops well,whats not to like and of course its Japanese so it will run almost forever.

[@ed7540]

Hi Kate. Great news because both my bikes are Yamaha. Quick question is the screen adjustable and is it shaft driven?? Both my bikes are old because I don’t have much money but I’m thinking next year I might see what I can get if I trade them in for one new bike. Keep safe. 🤗🤗🤗

[@UsernameKate]

Chain driven and adjustable screen 😊

[@Stevebarker66]

What a great package that bike is: Light, powerful enough for spirited riding and keeping up with your mates, good weather protection and integrated luggage. The CP2 is a legendary engine and I have no doubt the bike will handle very well. Above all, the light weight of the Tracer 7 is its main advantage; hauling around a bigger bike can detract from the ride by added fatigue. A hidden jem in the Yamaha range for sure - thanks for pointing this one out 👍

[@bohemianphotographer6843]

Big dogs ?more like shitty review channel

[@ianmott856]

I currently ride a Tiger 900 but considered the Tracer 9 gt at the time but couldn't get passed the tft layout ... that said the new 900gt+ looks the nuts . Hopefully you will get one to review in the new year . Keep up the good work enjoying the channel

[@Skiamakhos]

Kate, have you ever considered doing a guidebook to great country roads for biking? Whenever I see your videos you're in absolutely beautiful surroundings. You could make it a big glossy coffee table book with loads of landscape photography. I bet it'd sell like hot cakes.

[@Hades32]

hidden?where is hidden?one of the top sales at europe

[@mickleblade]

It's crap for your passenger, she (in my case) was jammed to close to me, no space. To me it was a bit too much of the 'sport' in Light Sports Tourer and not enough of the 'tourer'. Close but no cigar, damn shame.

[@jerhughes500]

I bought a brand new, MT07(FZ07 in Canada) in 2017. What a fun bike and a fantastic engine. I’ve been looking at the Tracers but the one criticism , if it is one, is the 7 is just a little bit too light, so I’ve been looking at the 9s instead.

[@125ZJK]

Congrats on the new collaboration with Paddock . Every once in a while let's see your GS , may be in shorts.

[@UsernameKate]

She'll be out to play a lot more once the salt goes 😊

[@daddystu7046]

A hidden gem? Must be that unheard of tag it wears :) Seriously though - at 196kg we do have a little smile as we overtake the GS slugs :)

[@nightfury6836]

Since they don't offer the Tracer 7GT stateside I've elected to go for tried and true Suzuki V-Strom 650. Got the "adventure" package will all of the panniers and kit. Love that little V Twin so far. My other two bikes ARE Yamahas though (2019 XT250 & 2020 R3). That Tracer 7GT IS gorgeous though. 😎🔥

[@nickbarton6022]

Wow, thank you! I never knew this bike existed 🤦🏻‍♂️ I was literally just about to pull the trigger on a new MT07 but I am definitely going to test ride the Tracer 7 before I do, hopefully with your new mates at Paddock in Congleton.

[@cliveomahoney4096]

The MT07 is a nightmare at motorway speeds in crosswinds

[@nickbarton6022]

@@cliveomahoney4096 I’ve only done an hour or so on the motorway on one over Saddleworth on the ‘62. It was pretty windy, like it always bloody is, but I didn’t seem to notice it too much.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Great vid Kate, love the MT07 engine so this must be a no brainer for cheap touring!

[@davidholden2658]

I'm seriously considering picking one of these up next year so this video was very well timed! As you say there isn't a lot of Tracer 7/700 content on KZbin compared to a lot of bikes. BTW there is a quick shifter available as an optional accessory.

[@UsernameKate]

Excellent news!! And I know! I was a bit perplexed when I checked youtube!

[@BBFazer]

I am looking forward for your next video of this bike. Such a super easy video and down to earth review. Wonderful. Quality of the video could be better although. I installed heated grips from Daytona. They work perfectly and don't have an extra ugly cluster for heat selection. Just a small switch embedded in the rubber of the grip and a small light with different colors for different levels of comfy warmth. And I have the Puig screen. Works perfectly and looks way better then the ugly Yamaha touring screen. And the sh58x adjustable top box, with loads of space if you need it, even for two big helmets, and if empty, you can make it small. As far as I know, only from Shad! (I know, BMW also has that, but they are developed and produced by Shad also) I bought the 2023 model and really love the bike, although it is my 28the bike, soo lots to compare. Its is comfy, easy handling, sharp steering, good suspension, good brakes, better then the previous model, and with the Puig screen also super comfortable and without wind buffeting on higher speeds. The CP2 engine is a jewel. It "only" has 72 Hp and 67 Nm, but it feels much much stronger. I even don't miss engine power compared to my FJR1300. And that is a fast sporty tourer. I am afraid this tracer 7 is my best, most fun producing bike I ever had. I wonder what your opinion will be with more time to spend on this bike.

[@uncaring77]

Can you post a link to the screen that you bought by any chance? I have the 2023 model and would be interested in a different screen.

[@BBFazer]

@@uncaring77 just look for tracer 7 Puig screen in your country.

[@Hades32]

my lady tell me who never heard about the yamaha tracer???????? hahahaahahahahahah are you american?????because here at europe tracer is the best seller

[@ronindude9640]

Never ridden one. But from just the looks of it, I can see that it is a beautiful bike. Any tall riders out there ...Would this bike feel comfortable for a 6ft3 man ?

[@Kmaw777]

If you put an additional windscreen it's fine. Wish seat would be higher and it had cruise control. Other than that it's a perfect bike.

[@chrisgobeil4751]

We need that bike here in Canada, Would be sweet if they also did a MT07SP

[@johningle8850]

Tracer 7 is a great bike. I did over 10k miles over an 18 month period to October just gone on mine. I enjoyed every mile even the weekly trips to the office. All weathers 100% reliable. Fitted Tec parts exhaust v loud needed 2 baffles and the sound perfect. Mich road 6 tyres fantastic. Light,agile always on the throttle stop. Fun and practical and Ideal for my 5’7’’ frame. Lights are great for night riding heated grips essential! Enjoy your time with the GT although I hate panniers to I would go non GT version if I buy again.

[@DeathComesSwiftly]

These dont come to the USA! Looks like an awesome bike for sure!

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

Like the idea of teaming up with a local small business.

[@dumptrump3788]

We've heard of it....but we don't get it over here in N America. You guys are LUCKY! Yamaha don't seem to think that the N American market is ready for a mid range, sub 100hp sport tourer....meanwhile, Suzuki is selling all the VStrom 800s they can & Kawasaki keeps knocking out Versys 650LTs all day long. It really defies all logic that they should ignore this sector of the market, they sell the R7/XSR7/MT07 alongside the CP3 & CP4 bikes, so why no Tracer 7? If I had the chance I'd import one myself, but its too difficult to get it legally registered.

[@donzimmerman5829]

I agree. Yamaha is really missing a tremendous number of sales by not brining this bike to the US market. I would purchase one immediately.

[@gruff8491]

The vlogs are coming thick an fast ✌️🏍 cheers