2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Plus | A Very Sporty Tourer!

[@gsm_liv8980]

Kudos to Yamaha for getting rid of that "diver's face" split dash. This looks wayyyyy better

[@bcab7955]

Absolutely agree, that design was a mess, glad they remedied it.

[@williamcb78]

💯 it looked a right state before 😂

[@Englishbikerdan]

I commend Yamaha for trying something different. Okay, the nose portion is very odd but practically, having the two screens is pretty useful.

[@billhamilton7524]

they didn't upgrade on regular model ,,still has snorkel look

[@danielcross9406]

I have the tracer 9gt and have the' face 'dash and I had issues but I look past it now and find it plentiful with the information.

[@robbo8099]

Looks a nice bike, if they put that tft on all their Tracer 9s, id probably be riding one now. I couldn't put up with the micky mouse dash on the standard GT

[@Inked_CR]

Fantastic review. I would be interested in seeing this compared to the Ducati V2S and to hear your thoughts.

[@danielstraka7972]

Thanks for the review, the bike induction and exhaust sounds great!

[@Englishbikerdan]

Glad you liked it!

[@ToxicChillz]

I love my Tracer 9 GT, wish mine had this dash though, however thats a personal preference, my two main downsides on mine are the fuel gauge being 1 bar from full to half, then 3 to empty, cause you don't really know how much fuel you have if going for a longer ride out. The other is no right angle valves on the tyres but thats an easy fix. Everything else, bar the weird face looking dash that I have gotten used to, has been an absolute joy!

[@Gofr5]

I was concerned with the odd fuel gauge, but one of the options you can select on the dash is fuel consumed, yes? Wouldn't that suffice as a more accurate fuel gauge since you know it has an 18L tank and can thus track fuel better with that?

[@kevinbrennan2004]

Looks a real surprise packet. And a great price too.

[@VRFlightSimGuy]

Great review many thanks 👍

[@daveh9003]

What did you think of the screen, Dan? I ask because all of the in depth reviews ive seen criticise it as particularly noisy & creates air vortex' making unpleasant wind blast buffeting....

[@Englishbikerdan]

We did mostly back roads, so I'll need to give one a run on the motorway. Watch this space for an in-depth review coming in July.

[@paulrushton2829]

Hi Dan I follow you - whatever happened to your triumph tiger 850 sport - I remember you having it and then it disappeared and unless I missed something, it’s like it never happened- keep the good work up regards

[@ihate9-533]

just ordered mine - get it in two weeks, thankyou for a great review

[@utipinyang9623]

Please can i have the contact? Am in nigeria, i need mine too

[@rustworks2588]

Hey Dan! Superb video as always! What puts me off is Garmin's subscription for the SATNAV. Most bikes now come with Android Auto, so, that's a bit of a dissapointment from YAMAHA. Sooner or later Android Auto will rule all. Looking forward to an indepth review when you get the chance! ❤

[@KairyuRider]

Tracer 9gt Plus Prime Max is seemingly a great bike. I just home it comes to Japan by the end of the year. We waited over 4years for the tenere, and the tracer 7 and world-rid won't come to japan at all...

[@cpuuk]

Get the ACC version if you are prone to long motorways, you won't regret it.

[@darrendark4791]

Nice video Dan, test rode the hornet yesterday at crescent Honda Southampton they had a tracer ( not demo ) which I did have a look at, I’m leaning towards the mt07 , ktm duke 790 , possibly the z900 what do you think, the hornet was nice but didn’t blow me away, I’m coming from a adv 350 👍

[@TheDennzio]

that windscreen 🤑

[@sinn3r20]

Which brand chin mount for your camera you bought?

[@geoffarrowsmith2198]

Hey Dan - looks like its got everything. Would be nice if manufacturers could get the windscreens right. By the way may I ask which Shark helmet you have - seems nice and quiet. Cheers.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Hi Geoff, many thanks. It's the Shark D-Skwal 2 Zarco rep. It's not very quiet sadly, despite how it seems.

[@paulrollinson1305]

The only way to get the screens right is to make them big.

[@geoffarrowsmith2198]

@@Englishbikerdan Thanks Dan - I'll give that helmet particular helmet a miss.

[@elijames3041]

Nice bike

[@UsernameKate]

oh sweet baby jesus WHAT WAS THAT AT THE BEGINNING. I will get you back, watch yourself ahahaha

[@Englishbikerdan]

😂

[@stephenthomas2745]

@@Englishbikerdanvalue your opinion but before I make the decision would really like your view on the new 23 tracer 7

[@marcio_de_oliveira]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@turtle19dad]

Does it have heated seats as well? Or is that an optional item?

[@amitsurve]

Why only Honda makes DCT? Is it really difficult for other companies to make their own?

[@rustworks2588]

Maybe Honda manged to get hold of all of the tech patents and are not allowing them to license them. At least until Honda creates enough of a headstart. DCT's first iteration was introduced back in 2012 if I'm not mistaken, but it wasn't widely adopted across their range. Only the VFR1200 and its cross tourer variant had it. I hope to see more DCT-like options from other brands hopefully soon

[@MH-xd2nd]

Maybe because it’s rubbish, totally unnecessary and adds 10Kg?

[@BuckyUSA]

Other than the paint (which is a tad boring but not that bad) I can’t think of a negative. It’s so much cheaper than an XR and has enough power for me.

[@SkankHunt42O]

Agreed. I’m looking at painted panels online in Yamaha blue 👍🏻

[@BuckyUSA]

@@SkankHunt42O hell yea. For a sport tourer, they should make more fun to look at lol. But that’s Yamaha for ya.

[@dansandford-smith777]

Great video as ussual

[@Englishbikerdan]

Thank you!

[@stephenPeet-sk9td]

How come your mirrors are pulled inwards? Bit silly. And the Satnav is not Full Screen., not on my gt+ anyway.

[@Englishbikerdan]

The mirrors are as such that I can see behind me. Novel idea I know! :D

[@stephenPeet-sk9td]

@@Englishbikerdan but g tv hey don’t look it in different shots!? Hence why l mentioned it smarty pants… lol

[@stephenevans596]

Its Saturday April 27 & I'm picking up mine this afternoon & to say I'm looking forward to it would be an understatement - I saw where a dyno had it at 108 hp at the rear wheel but did you say it had 133 at the crank ??

[@Englishbikerdan]

117 at the crank. If the spec sheet is to be believed.

[@stephenevans596]

@@Englishbikerdan I appreciate you getting back with me - thank you & stay safe.

[@altuggunal2598]

WHat do you think about the suspension? Is it too stiff for bumpy roads?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Depends how bumpy you mean. It's fine for me.

[@alandickson7991]

Could you comment on whether the forward slope of the seat has been fixed. I have the Tracer 9 GT and the forward slope moves me closer to the tank with every big bump I go over.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I didn't feel much of that on this bike. I don't think it's totally gone but it's certainly much better than the old Tracer 900GT.

[@Mr7O5]

My next bike !

[@turtle19dad]

Mine too…. If I can just trade my other bikes in.

[@GazBromley]

i like how much information you gave us, but we didnt really see the bike, and radar guided cruise control on a bike, how does that work? maybe an off bike explanation, a bit of science. fortnine is excellent at this kinda stuff.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Sadly I didn't get much of a chance to go in depth on these sorts of events. But good news, I'm borrowing a plus model for two weeks soon. So look out for another vid.

[@Chalkie029]

great review, currently thinking of changing my mt-07 and moving to this bike.

[@Englishbikerdan]

I'll be borrowing this bike for 2 weeks soon, so will have a much more in-depth video out in July. Thanks!

[@kornelbank7172]

Hello! I really like your test videos, I would like to ask if you could test a Yamaha T700? I would be very interested in your opinion.

[@Englishbikerdan]

Great suggestion! I'll see what I can do!

[@korazon3spinado]

Trading your SV for one of these?

[@nikolavojvodic4915]

Great bike, really wish it had keyless ignition but apart from that, seems almost perfect.

[@terrynicholson9273]

Please no, every manufacturer that makes the uber pointless keyless ignition also makes the key weigh about half a kilo. More expense for no benefit.

[@tiernangorduin7975]

My new Yamaha xmax is keyless and I just don’t get it what was wrong with the normal key system. Completely useless

[@MrJulianbowden]

Tbh i cant see why it needs all theses configurations and rider modes, on a bike with 117 horses ( claimed ) i would of prefered them to re tune that engine closer to 150plus PSI, or even better bring out the bike all tracer fans want MT10 tracer 😊

[@Englishbikerdan]

You can just leave it in one mode and pretend it doesn't have them. Job done. 😬

[@davehenderson3247]

What capacity are the panniers 🤔

[@Englishbikerdan]

Not sure, but you can fit a full face lid in each.

[@blusnuby2]

It`d be nice to see the bike, mate.......

[@utipinyang9623]

How can o get this bike, please can i have a direct contact?

[@Englishbikerdan]

Any Yamaha dealer?

[@Soulvinum]

119 bhp in Portugal

[@Gofr5]

This new Tracer 9 GT+ is so expensive in Canada. It costs almost as much as a KTM 1290 Super Adventure S. I have no idea why the Tracer is so expensive here. The GT was already borderline ridiculous in price, the GT+? Forget it. At that price, may as well just get the bigger bike for just an extra $1000. Heck, with the clearance end of season deals going on right now, you can actually get a 1290 Super Adventure S CHEAPER than what a Tracer 9 GT+ will cost next year. Keep hearing everywhere how great of a value for price the Tracer is, but not here in Canada. =(

[@martinehulme8743]

Great feeling from your review, I've got a tracer 700 amazing bike, have to say I was surprised how much good luggage costs (£900) so yeah this bike is probably worth that money inc the luggage pack..😅

[@alexstan5358]

I really dislike any Japanese bike but this is a fantastic budget tourer...

[@SkankHunt42O]

So you hate the best reliability and resale value? I got it 👌🏻

[@alexstan5358]

@@SkankHunt42O You must be a resident of USA/CANADA… Your ignorance is present and bursting from your comment,probably never owned BMW/TRIUMPH ADV motorcycle and put mileage over 100.000km on any of these brands.

[@SkankHunt42O]

@@alexstan5358 leased 2 brand new beamers and turned them in as soon as the lease was up. One custom ordered that took 6 months to build. ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@alexstan5358]

@@SkankHunt42O leased? 🫣

[@terrynicholson9273]

If it was £12k I would buy one but £15k for a cheaply built Yamaha puts it in the same price range as a Multistrada V2S. I own a 2020 Tracer 900GT and a 2022 MT09SP so I can evidence the cheaply built comment.

[@Englishbikerdan]

V2S is a nice bike, but that engine is so boring. I don't quite know how they managed it as on the Supersport, Monster and Hypermotard it's great! Yeah, some Yam's do suffer a bit but I think they've improved over the past few years from what I've seen myself. My '22 Tracer 9 GT looks smashing.

[@tonygolding2274]

Well f..k me that’s some machine, cp3 donkey with all that tech , absolutely a bargain 🎉

[@aluisious]

Can you please stop talking about specs? It's SO BORING. I can read a spec sheet for myself. The ONLY thing I care about is subjective riding impressions. That is what I can't get easily.

[@Englishbikerdan]

No. Good day.

[@leewatson6500]

What's happens if you're using the cruise control and some arsehole comes flying up and jumps into the gap between you and the car in front. Does the bike shit itself and slam the anchor's on, or what.

[@Englishbikerdan]

If it's dangerously close, the bike would brake. If not, it would slow down to maintain the set distance setting that you'd chosen.