2024 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT + Review - Who needs a GS?

[@stephenharriau1406]

I’m happy. Went from a 19’ to a 24’ yesterday. The radiator is bigger. The fuel tank is bigger. The seat is bigger. The transmission is smother. And it now has a large television screen for our amusement and distraction. Best of all? No purple wheels.

[@Oscar240z]

Who needs a GS? Usually a shorty with a Range Rover! Love the channel!

[@irenewieringa4634]

To quote Morrissey = that's "too close to home and too near the bone"

[@davidlutton4560]

😂

[@michielvandepol6765]

@@FROOBELINKALIKAT-p9zWhat does that have to do with the Tracer?

[@RutgerSmets]

Some of my friends have a Tracer, and all of them are happy as hell with it. I've never heard anyone being dissapointed with it, when I think about it. Says a lot I think.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed - great engine,all the tech, reasonable price.....

[@witofthestaircase1]

@@RutgerSmets All those functional & dynamic qualities in a retro mid ‘70s aesthetic would be my ideal. I’m probably giving away my age.

[@RutgerSmets]

@@witofthestaircase1 That sounds like the XSR900?

[@witofthestaircase1]

@ kinda. Maybe Yamaha will surprise us for the 2026 season.

[@biccys]

Awkward..... 😉​@@RutgerSmets

[@cypresscycle8326]

If you can't afford a new Tracer 9GT, grab a 2019 - 2020 Tracer 900GT and still get 99% of the fun. Great handling. Adjustable suspension, great 849cc triple power. MOST confidence-inspiring motorcycle I've ever had. Have a 2020 Tracer 900GT and will never sell it!

[@123rtheo]

Great review as always Andy,you’ve been so busy lately.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Tell me about it!

[@tim_pearson]

I have had a tracer 9gt and a gt+ loved both of them, the split screen on the 9gt is really an issue only for reviewers who are on it for a day, after a short while you get completely used to it and the option of specifying the info you like in the right screen is useful. Yes the gt+ screen is better but the real win is the cruise control and the improved quickshifter

[@MrTone41]

That is the perfect all rounder, and oh that sound!!!

[@LambChopRides]

Enjoyed that Andy, great bike the Tracer 9. Borrowing that one to compare to my GX before Yamaha offload the old ones

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That'll be an interesting comparison - the GX feels much more substantial but for me the Tracer is the better bike (love that engine and the radar cruise in particular)....

[@FROOBELINKALIKAT-p9z]

​@@TheMissendenFlyerYes ....Yamaha engine is much finer ....

[@grahamhunter3233]

You said the same thing in 2013 about the new Tiger Sport 1050 'if you are only going to have one bike' I still have my 2014 Tiger Sport and still love it. A dead simple basic bike that has taken me all over Scandinavia and Europe. Still love your videos😊

[@biccys]

I had a 2014 tiger sport 1050 as well. I loved it, but these are a step up, no doubt. The electronics do set it more than a decade away from those, so you'd hope it was "better" in every way, and it really is. I've got a 22 9gt and I'm struggling to find anything I'd swap it for. The TS was impeccable, if basic in 21st century biking parlance. Have a go on a 9gt, not even the 9gt+. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

[@lr_spb]

This is one hell of an underrated bike-easily one of the best you can snag at this price. The tech and engine make it the best 900cc I’ve ever ridden, hands down. The radar cruise? Absolutely killer. And with Road 6 tires, it’s a dream machine for ripping through winding roads.👌

[@vulcanvoyager]

Triples are always such a sweet sound!

[@wallsendwandera2999]

I’ve owned a Tracer 9 GT+ for a year now and did 2500 mile tour on it during the summer and it was a really capable bike especially with the optional top box… it’s also a cracking weekend bike. I find it a bit vibey around 5k to 6k but can live with that. All round good bike.

[@witofthestaircase1]

@@wallsendwandera2999 it’s nice to have an optimised tourer that doesn’t feel heavy at lower speeds

[@rhamjasrami3900]

Recently had the pleasure of travelling to Britain - the architecture, quaint villages and scenery are absolutely stunning, a truly wonderful place, not to mention the hospitality and good nature of her inhabitants! Shame about the dreadful state of some the cities (Birmingham, Bradford, etc.). The contrast between that and the "real Britain" really is astonishing, I felt. Cracking bike, I have the 2018 "MT09 Tracer" type, very simple compared to this one but still a blast (and a fraction of the cost).

[@deanmsimpson]

Unfortunately that's the way our country has gone due to no good politicians.

[@anxiousappliance]

What you are calling the "real Britain" are generally wealthy enclaves of country homes for rich urban dwellers . Not sure how real that is for most people.

[@iainamurray]

Nice bit of casual racism. Very British.

[@deanmsimpson]

@@iainamurray Perhaps there's some truth in what has been said in both a native and a visiting foreigner form the same opinion of a country.

[@iainamurray]

@ Or perhaps when a person denigrates UK cities and decides to choose two that just so happen to have the largest Asian population as examples, it’s a sign they might be a racist POS?

[@randyfolkner9496]

I have the '24 model and it's truly awesome 👍

[@RecklessTurtle]

I call the Tracer the "VW Golf" of the car world. You can't go wrong with it. One moment you are cruising on the motorway, next you are in a busy city center trying to figure out how to lane split and on the next you are hitting 3 digits on the speedo on a B road as demonstrated in the video above. What a lovely machine!

[@SoDakTwisties]

I owned a 2015 FJ-09 for a while, and that CP3 engine was so great. With the full Akra exhaust it sounded amazing. It was pretty lacking in touring features and the suspension was bottom shelf. I eventually got rid of it for more premium rides. I've watched as they have really leveled up all the models with the CP3. The Tracer 9 GT+ has really come a long way from the earlier FJ-09/Tracers. The MT-09 SP is really calling out to me for a 2nd bike in the coming seasons.

[@125ZJK]

Excellent a Summer time vlog when it's -1 outside just what I needed 😊. One of these days a manufacturer will produce a bike with an adjustable back rest for the rider .

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I wonder why that's not a thing? ...and yes a little chilly here this morning too - minus 2 when I dropped my daughter at the station earlier...

[@robbikebob]

​@@TheMissendenFlyermight be to do with pillion safety and comfort but probably because of added costs when only a few people ever even mention the fact its not there....

[@darringradwell6302]

Great review, I’ve owned one for a year now and it’s a very capable bike even two up it’s a pleasure to ride and it does everything you ask of it.

[@billcotton1551]

Love the gray color scheme, though I think the blue might look better, as the bike ages. I always enjoy the English villages ,and countryside in your videos.

[@mariuspike]

Great video and review. I can tell that you like it because, in your voice is the same feeling/vibe that you had when you tested the Z900RS 🙂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes a really nice bike to ride this - looks aren’t as nice as the z900rs though!!

[@migo33]

Thanks for the review. Love your tours around the English countryside (hey from down under). I even managed to pause and read your disclaimer. I had to figure out what was that split second dark screen. 😂

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well done - nice pausing skills.....

[@markgr1nyer]

The 2025 version that's just about to be released is my new dream bike. Automatic gear box, matrix LED headlights, BSD plus all the toys on this, for £17000. Fair bit cheaper than a fully spec'ed GSASA once you've added panniers

[@KelvinChilvers]

Looked like a lovely day when you did the review. I didn’t mind the look of the bike and a great sport tourer option, not bad price too.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes a rare nice day from this last summer - didn't have too many of those!

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

Nice video TMF do like the Yamaha Tracer, looking out at the frost this morning and seeing you in 21C increases that hankering after next summer, I’ll end up wishing my life away 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Tell me about it - been snowing here again this morning!

[@klrnoel]

Last 2 days it's been -10c here after the snow fall and the bike keeps enough air off me so it's still absolutely fine. I ride almost 365 days a year and I traded in my Africa Twin for the Tracer. I'm still not sure it was the right choice bit it was still a choice. I have 5 other bikes to ride but honestly the Tracer is best in the bad weather.

[@v8will]

Have my 9 GT+ for almost a year now. Still delighted with it.

[@marwood1969]

I was next to one of these at some traffic lights a year or so ago on my Indian FTR1200S. The Indian is quite the hooligan but when the lights changed the Tracer just took off and I had to really spank it to keep up. I was amazed at how quick it was.

[@rlw85]

I’ve been to the bike show today and the new version of this bike looks like an alien that’s crashed into a Christmas tree and it’s very expensive at 17 grand. The new KTMs look like a lot of fun

[@Mr1drumlover]

I took a Ducati Multistrata out for a test ride last week in Nashville, Tennessee traffic, that high performance engine does not like traffic at all, and the heat from the engine was unbearable. The price and maintenance cost on the Ducati is a whole other issue. Yamaha's got it together here.

[@chrishart8548]

Was that the V2 ?

[@steveschneider3872]

I own a V4S and don’t concur. I feel it (Multistrada) is a fantastic bike all around. Which model did you ride?

[@davyhoogy]

@chrishart8548 must be the v2 as the v4 doesn't have Desmo, so no nasty servicing.

[@samhill3496]

Several around the mountain here in east Kentucky USA. Riders love them. All good. Love the triple motor. It only gets better with the 2025 edition. Be safe.

[@amitshivkumar2561]

Absolutely amazing bike. Can’t fault it. Went on a Europe tour of 7 countries in summer. Worked like a charm.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes, if you don't venture off-road you don't need a big £20K plus adventure machine....

[@amitshivkumar2561]

I had the 2021 model. Bought the 2024 and within two months the 2025 version was released!

[@davidmatthews3093]

⁠​⁠@@TheMissendenFlyerSurely if you venture off-road you don’t want an expensive adventure bike at all. Big expensive bikes are best kept on big well surfaced roads.

[@barney3417]

Had a Gs1250 and was waiting for the new 1300 but as like you can't get over the looks!!! and price. As I never go off road (intentionally) took this bike out for a test ride and fell in love within 10 miles!!! 6000 miles already, Spain and Portugal and more planned. changed the screen for an MRA one, lots better!!the seat in it's lowest position tilts forward slightly crushing your parts a bit so had a gel pad fitted before I went to Europe, perfect now!! could do with "hill hold" its got everything else!!! I thought Radar was a bit of a novelty till I travelled on the motorways, love that too!! great review as always.

[@gingerpunk2]

I recently rode this bike as a tester and absolutely LOVED it, what a machine. I am sports bike person, who was looking for more comfort and road focussed ride. Was on an MT10SP and wanted something slightly more subdued and better suited for lesser weathered riding. I ended up buying the Suzuki GSXS1000-GX mainly due to the ridiculous pop offer on it, too good to pass up. but if this bike had a similar deal I'd have picked it all day long. This is literally a better faired and more comfortable MT09SP - The front end on the tracer feels so planted compared to the MT09 and it offers loads more feedback compared to the Suzuki. I really wish Yam had a 0% with extras offer on there, but alas. Front brake also beats out the Suzuki, due to the Brembo master cylinder. However they are more wooden under harder braking after initial bite. Subjective though. I spanked the thing to make sure it would keep me happy when out with more spirited folks and it sure does. Fast as hell - the triple is superb. Handling is tight and focussed and comfort is amazing, the screen on it is also WAY better than the Suzuki too. SO yeah, one day I will have one.

[@brattonbiker6482]

Nice review. Never much liked the look of adventure bikes but i think i could get on with the Tracer 9.

[@rcafmaintainer3723]

I ride the 9GT, I did put a a carbon fibre beak, crash bar and Yamaha aux lights(very pricey). For the screen, at 5’8”, I put on the clip on addition, complete coverage. I wish the suspension had more settings or even a manual adjustment( they don’t have any so no need to RTF, lol). Engine is superb and quick shifting is smooth. Not a fan of the clutch take up and it is a major gripe on forums; it takes up near the end of the travel and feels sticky when trying to launch smoothly. Yes, the scenery from the UK looks great. We do have some places in Canada that resemble that, but we tend to be tearing down old architecture.

[@nomoretax]

To say that the Tracer could replace your GS, is massive. I've loved the looks of the last few Tracers. My Honda CBF is getting dated, so this Tracer could be my Spring treat!

[@paulfastbikes361]

Great looking bike, I tried to get a first ten years ago didn't pan out. Had a multistrada long time now. But must rest ride the tracer in the spring. Good review

[@jamesread9014]

I see what you mean about all the bloody white vans!!! Excellent scenery

[@peterwilson8797]

Do you think these bikes with all the accessories are part of the shop closure problem. When I started I had a bike that got me to work, pub, coast etc that I could fix myself. I had little money but at least freedom. Now expensive bikes that need specialist software and are expensive to insure due to the cost of repair. I feel that manufacturers, not all, are loosing their way. No cheap 2nd hand starter wheels and no young customers.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Maybe that's part of it....great to see the likes of Royal Enfield and Honda still bringing us (relatively) simple bikes to market at value for money prices....

[@peterdane9138]

Good bike needs a Fenda extenda and chain case. Panniers have a small capacity

[@philliplum3845]

Andy another great video and review. I have had 2 Tracers.. The first one in 2015 and was MCNs bike of the year.. My current Tracer is of 2019 vintage.. Been everywhere with it across the UK and Europe.. 2 up the majority of the time.. It's ironic that you tested this one, when yamaha has introduced the new 2025 version with the new automatic system.. That is interesting... Knowing you, you have this already planned.. Plus any chance you could get Carol to go pillion on it? Would be great to have her opinion which is valuable.

[@Banditmanuk]

Great comment, and yes, I think it is. I've owned a Yamaha for over 8 years with perfect reliability, but all the tech puts me off. I wonder how expensive these bikes will be to fix in a few years time. The simpler new Triumph Tiger 800 Sport looks a far more attractive prospect at £11,000 Thanks for the look around Mr Flyer.

[@Grahamvfr]

Way back in 1976 my dad bemoaned the electronic ignition on my Kawasaki H1 500, asking "who's going to fix that if it goes wrong", early 80s the same with fuel injection etc. The British bike industry collapsed because of standing still, progress is a good thing even though I'm a classic bike fan.

[@HowardR-cu9ub]

Hi Andy. Great review. I have a friend who has an XSR700 and wants to go bigger. He struggles with numb hands and shoulder / neck aches when riding it me thinks due to his riding position. He is not as youthful as he would like to think but tried to convince himself the XSR900GP would be his preferred option. The thought of stopping every 20 mins for him to sort his hands out doesn’t appeal 😁. I’ve mentioned the Tracer 9 in the past but he’s been resistant to its charms. We’ve just watched your video and seeing your balanced review with some sporty riding has convinced him to get a test ride. Nice work son 👍 I’ve got the 1300GS Tramuntana which I can’t see past as being the best bike ever. I know your views on that one 😂. As always loving your work.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers Howard!

[@GC-xy2ec]

As an owner of Tracer 9gt for 3 yrs I Couldn't agree more with your opening title

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear that!

[@mikeblade9173]

Not had any sort of street adventure bike before but I might have a look into this one. Thanks for the inspiration 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No problem 👍

[@richarddoheny2706]

my first bike was a 15 plate tracer, matt grey, a lovely lovely bike. Loads of low down and mid range grunt. I gave a lot of the 1000cc sports bikes i rode with a good run for their money on the twisties. Then Bought a 19 plate and hated the vibrations on it, and then sold it when the pandemic hit. Have an FJR1300 now, also a lovely beast to ride. But wouldn't mind a test ride on the new 25 plate tracer.

[@michaelworrall6804]

Hi Andy …Love this review … I am an old Yamaha fan … I grew up on RD’s and DT’s …. This is a very versatile bike .. it will cost me too much to get out of my new GS although the older I get I find the GS so heavy to move around the garage and hoping I see the luggage before I retire from riding !!!!!!! Still hoping you will do a channel ride in the south west one day .. Thanks Mike

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes the GS is a great bike but yes quite a lump to move around…that is indeed where this bike scores!

[@MarksGarage17]

Nice review Andy. Thank you for taking us along on the Tracer 9 GT. I think I learned from you that Yamaha has come a long way with the evolution of this model. And here in the US, the Yamaha web site features this as their top touring model, with no mention of the FJR? How about that! Best to you. Mark

[@simondemetriou7750]

I have a Tracer 9 and during the day I have my headlight on. That way you get the symmetry of both lights and it’s brighter for car drivers to see me. No one seems to mind because I don’t get flashed!

[@donnyazoff980]

I own a 2019 Tracer 900GT and absolutely love it!!! One day I will probably upgrade to the 9GT+.

[@paulgibson490]

As a 6ft-2in gs owner i was impressed when I sat on the yam at the nec very roomy, seat seems a bit hard (was comfort seat )what did stand out was the total spaghetti of wiring on the handlebar looked like a load of aftermarket stuff fitted by an amateur. This bike may have been hurriedly built out of the crate for the show but compared to most other bikes i sat on its wiring was a nightmare. Love the sound of that 3 cylinder engine looked like you were enjoying yourself lots of blurred speedo. Still enjoying you and mrs flyer on your euro wing trip me and my mrs are jealous.

[@marchen7984]

As you said, a very good all around bike. And Japanese reliable. Good value. Aperently the panniers are pretty good. Honda, Kawasaki, maybe Yamaha, sounds like your slowly going all out Japanese... Great video.

[@whiskywhippet]

Great review thanks Andy, I will test ride one as an option to replace my too big / heavy Tiger 1200 GT Pro ( along with the new Tiger 800 Sport ).

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes the big Tiger is a heavy ol' lump isn't it.....nice looking and well equipped mind.

[@CharlieboySLONDON]

Absolutely love my Tracer , has taken me all over the UK and europe. But im actually selling for a GS, Tracers dont go off road to well , ive done stuff the Tracer shouldnt do and its cost me lol. Brilliant bike..

[@terrellgarren7125]

Excellent review. On a future ride, please explain semi active suspension. For example, what is it compared to not active and fully active. Best to you.

[@ftby59mikeD]

Great review. I'd be hard pressed to decide between this or the Moto Guzzi Mondello.

[@richardg3335]

I test rode both. I couldn’t gel with the Yamaha. The seat was hard and my legs were cramped. The Moto Guzzi looks allot better, has shaft drive, was more comfortable and the motor has more character. So I brought it. The Kawasaki ninja 1000sx is a good bike too, and worth a look.

[@Comova79]

I watch your channel for years. I like it! I just can’t get over the: hey kids. I’m not a kid. I’m a grown up man who’s going to 50. So maybe change this. But if not, I won’t go. I just really don’t like it and it makes me irritate every time. But I like you. 😅

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Check out the small print at the start of the video…

[@stephenpotts8170]

Hi Andy, back in 2016 I had a Tracer 9 once I had the fuelling remapped it was a absolute hoot loved the bike, the only thing I would say two up with all the luggage on was a bit of a struggle with suspension and room. No doubt that's been sorted since that iteration, I would expect, but that engine noise so intoxicating. Thank you

[@wol9ver6ine]

Here in Canada the 24 model was same price as the FJR1300ES but for 25 they dropped the Tracer 9 GT down $4k and its been refreshed with new tech. Too bad it wasn't shaft drive, I'd be all over it. Instead I bought the FJR1300ES this past summer. 10k kms already. Love it!

[@wol9ver6ine]

Also, look forward to you riding the 25 model to hear your take on the thumb shift vs quickshift.

[@johnwilliams7661]

Tried a 1250gs trophy at the ABR festival in 2023 and bought one in December 2023. Best bike for roads and touring i have ever ridden. Tried the Tracer gt+ at the ABR this year and was underwhelmed by the experience. Tried overtaking in 5th gear from 40mph and found myself on the wrong side of the road going nowhere! The low down power just is not there, the GS buggers off 2 up in 5th, from as low as 30mph, or indeed any bloody gear or rpm. To be honest once you have ridden one, other similar bikes feel, well, less somehow. I had a tracer 9 for 3 years, a 2015 model, and it was a hoot to ride on the back roads, but turbulence at motorway speeds killed it for me. Tried everything to cure it but just could not live with it ultimately.

[@PaulSmith-xf8us]

Couldn't agree more, but I would say that having moved up from a 900GT to a GT+ this time last year. Nearly 8k under the belt now, it's been superb as a tourer and commuter. You've covered all the positives, but for balance my only negatives would be the Garmin-based need to pay for Satnav (stuck to Waze via my phone on a mount), the seat needs a bit more comfort (resolved with an Air hawk on a low inflation) and some slight vibration through the right-hand bar at motorways speeds (investigated by the dealer but unresolved, said to be possibly a characteristic of the triple). Still, more than happy with this bike, simply fun and incredible value for money. And, I should add, it's the only bike I've had and never felt the need to replace the stock exhaust. Not sure what they've done with this one, but it sounds awesome.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the real world feedback!

[@Kevin-mw9yl]

Pricing and value alone, will result in higher sales for sure, for a unit, that pretty much does everything. Add in, great tech, and an eye catching look, and you've got a winner in my books.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Absolutely!

[@jordanking9698]

I had the pleasure of riding a Tracer 9GT + the other day, it was nice but didn’t leave me jumping for joy. Wind protection was not great, engine was a peach. I still think a GS (especially a GSA) is the king of tourers. But the 9GT is definitely more fun, nimble and is very fast. But it’s also a different audience I guess, still a cracking bike!!

[@911aircooled5]

Love how the TFT vibrates above 40m/h and you then can't read it! lol Great review BTW.

[@tim_pearson]

never had a problem reading it on mine

[@mageprometheus]

It's magic 🤣 Probably a tracking mask in Davinci Resolve. Imagine if it worked for speed cameras and police radar!

[@PaulSmith-xf8us]

@@tim_pearson nor me.

[@911aircooled5]

@@PaulSmith-xf8us @tim_pearson guys you do realise that I am taking the piss? Andy's I.T. skills make it so that the TFT can't be read! Love the bike, not ridden, but have ridden the MT09 with a blurred TFT too, funnnny that! lol, get it?

[@ragerider6283]

Nice review & bike. Seems like a great allrounder & while the looks are slightly odd maybe, they're not awful & seems like a grower. However, while I appreciate that comparitively you get a lot for your money, £15-17k is still a very serious chunk of change.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very true...

[@nicholasjarrold8649]

Morning Andy I think it’s a beautiful looking bike and Yamaha in my eyes have always been one of my favourite I call it battleship grey and that is the colour I’d choose it looks great perhaps the touring screen be better especially for those longer journeys and for the price especially with panniers I think is good would I have one yes I would that engine is fantastic but for me only riding locally I’d still have the MTO9 another great bike anyway take care ride safe great review also keep them coming mate

[@samhill3496]

3 fuzzy numbers. Fun ride. The old town ride and farm scenery was wonderful. Yes, much enjoyed to see some of real living opposed to downtown. Although there were some magnificent buildings. Between our busted shoulders a easy to move bike is needed. How's centerstand?

[@georgenauss2670]

I did a demo ride on the GT. It’s a nice ride. The head lights and the windscreen and it not being a shaft drive are the negatives. I love my FJR, but the GT is a lighter option.😊

[@clivegoodman1149]

Excellent review - thanks! I upgraded my brilliant 21'plate 9GT after 10,000 miles to the GT+ this year and I've been really pleased, the ride is virtually identical. The quickshifter is the biggest improvement in my opinion, love the radar cruise - a proper game-changer, the rear brake has more bite and of course the display is 100% better. I kept my touring screen from the old bike so not experienced the OEM. My big niggle is the stupid Garmin/Yamaha satnav link that is really difficult to sync with the screen and has a stupidly slow refresh rate. The weight is nice and low so it's lovely and stable. i'm off to Birmingham tomorrow so looking forward to seeing the new version, no doubt I'll be on that next time ;- )

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the feedback and enjoy Motorcycle Live.....

[@Dan-56]

Great through first ride review 👍. Just a few comments from someone who has owned one for about 6 months: I just didn’t get on with the windscreen, and living in a hot climate I opted for the shortest one I could find so all of my helmet was in the air. (It seems most of the turbulence on the shoulders is from the mirrors 🤔.) The optional heated comfort seat has gel pads right where your hip bones are, and for those of us afflicted with “Noassatol” it’s wonderful 🤪! The panniers are a bit odd shaped, but the mounting and latching operation is well thought out and easy to use. It’s nice to be able to leave them unlocked for easy access until you re parked up, and still securely locked to the bike at all times. The “Custom” setting allows for choosing the throttle and suspension separately. So if you like a sport throttle but the pavement is crap you can set it with the “softer” suspension setting. (For me, I use the “Custom” setting in Street throttle and firmer suspension when carrying a pillion 😉.) Cheers !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the real world feedback!

[@midlifecrisis22]

Great review as always thank you

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very welcome

[@Vader0325]

Just bought one today. Traded in my beloved dr 650. It was time to make the jump.

[@svboy8132]

Hi Andy, i have the 9gt+ for a Year now. I drive it in custom mode with the throttle respons on Sport and the suspension mode on soft and ik works great. It's my 3rd Tracer, i had a 2015, a 2018 and now the 2024 it is the best one so far. Grts from Belgium.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Clearly a fan of the bike! What do you make of the new one?

[@svboy8132]

@@TheMissendenFlyer i dont like the headlights, it looks like pan america.

[@julianperry5141]

@@svboy8132 my thoughts exactly

[@alexm6340]

I'm not a touring rider but I enjoy motorcycles. My 2 friends who I usually ride with have a Multistrada Pikes Peak, the other have a 2022 GS. We swap bikes regularly and I test rode a gt+ and I couldnt answer why anyone would spend a LOT more money on the other 2 bikes. Yes, the GS is more of a big cruiser, the pikes peak is sportier but the tracer sits somewhere in the middle, it's more than comfy enough and you don't anymore speed on the road than it provides either. and again, it does all that for a lot less money.

[@Themotograndpa]

Just saw the new 2025 bike at the nec bike show looks lovely Andy 👍

[@richardlarge8503]

Great review. It would be interesting to compare this with the Voge 900DSX as well as the BMW F850GS

[@tonychambers6275]

Actually like the looks

[@mr.burger23]

Tracers are great. Have a 2020 900GT. You can even club race them successfully against inline fours. See Mark Shellinger on a Tracer 900 finishing top four in amateur racing. Awesome bike!

[@johnlenart597]

Value for money, this moto has it. Always a few faults to be found. People have more faults, adjusting is how we deal with them. Having 5 bikes of different flavors, I know this for a fact. Sort of like having a different wife for each mood of riding. Lol...and to be watching the review made in July (the month I was born) was fab. 👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes could do with 21C today!

[@garyhope0103]

Another good review of, what looks like a very capable motorbike. Would definitely go for that colour scheme to if I was looking at buying one. As for the often used phrase 'to many electronic aids to mention', it is one I hear often, and can totally agree with. Perhaps it is partly because: A. I fail to see any great difference in my riding , (probably down to me) lol and B. We don't know that many of them are actually doing there job. Though some are a great aid in riding. But also, it's more to go wrong, more expensive to fix and harder for mechanically minded people to do at home. This may contribute to some dealerships closing, but with so many I think bad aftersales service is another contribution.

[@SuperchargedLlama]

See, now that the 2025 one builds on this, with the YAMT box...I think it's a real win. I never really like the switch gear in Yam's, but even that looks vastly improved - will have to pop to my local dealer (Woking I think...happen to be going there for the panto soon [OH YES I AM]).

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

....I see what you've done there.....

[@SuperchargedLlama]

@TheMissendenFlyer oh no you didn't

[@chancha1916ks]

I love the concept of this bike to the extent I went to look at it. However, for me the front end where the vertical front fairing comes down makes it look a bit odd. Every time I look at one I can only think of one of those Victorian handlebar moustaches 😂😂. Anyway doesn’t matter, you swayed me on a previous vlog where you rode a 2005 Honda Blackbird and I bought one. It’s a 2007 bike and rides beautifully for a fraction of the cost of this. Oh, and when I sell it I’ll probably get my money back 😄.

[@johnterry804]

Love this bike and this colour be nice to have a small colour coded belly pan to cover up underneath uglyness? Shame no blind spot in mirrors! But much prefer it over the new Gs? Fun , naughty bike, good video 👍

[@stephenspiteri_zunkus]

"Who needs a GS?" - you do :)

[@xfactor5876]

Nice review. The Tracer is a bike that will be on my radar for sure. I wonder if you can get one with less electronics. I ride more for the visceral experience and I want a bike that has less electronics than my car. I have been riding for nearly 50 years, and while I appreciate some of the improvements, I am slow to adopt the latest levels. Like in a car, I don't want a computer that could take control of the bike, like in braking, etc. I have made my peace with antilock braking, but it sounds like this might have collision avoidance, etc. I have had issues in cars with adaptive cruise control and as good as it may be, I have experienced the downside of it when the vehicle sees something that isn't really there. So, I couldn't trust it on a bike. Love the scenery as always.

[@SimOvScot]

A very enjoyable and helpful review. Thanks. I can quite understand how this bike will have massive appeal particularly if, as you say, this would be your only bike in the stable. Yamaha have certainly thrown some tech' into it. The panniers I hear are a bit short on capacity...OK for two-up weekend, but even with a topbox it might be tight for a full week away. Aesthetically, for me, it doesn't have the 'look back' factor...as you walk away from the bike across a car park, do you want to look back at it?

[@paulmckell7726]

Shiny paintwork yeeeeah .Tommy Tickle

[@PastowanyKaban]

looks are obviously a matter of personal taste, but i think it's the nicest looking bike in this category. I'd be more than happy to own one.

[@samgregory107]

I have a 9GT 2022, and I love it so much that I’ve ridden 11,000 miles on it in 11 months! A GS does tempt me, but I really struggle to think I’d enjoy a GS more.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

If you like it, why change!

[@samgregory107]

@ FOMO Andy, FOMO 🤣. Keep up the good stuff 👍.

[@MotoDude1967]

I have the 2022 Tracer 9 GT, with the old dash and no radar cruise, you nailed this review! The buffeting from the windscreen is awful for taller riders, it feels like someone is tapping my head like a bongo drum. Aftermarket MRA Vario windshield is much better. That and the uncomfortable seat are the 2 main gripes on the forums, though I've gotten used to the seat over time. Otherwise, excellent bike, you're right about the emphasis on the "sport" in the "sport-touring" label. Engine sound and power are addictive!

[@oldmanduck]

Had a sit on the new one at motorcycle live on Monday, not sure on the new lights but certainly would be on my short list of bikes if I replaced my Transalp

[@guzziman]

How tall are you that the buffeting impacts your head because that is a deal kiler, no one wants a toyota size windshield on a bike either.... maybe best take off the screen all together

[@MotoDude1967]

@@guzziman You're right, the buffeting is a deal breaker, makes the ride miserable. I'm 6'1", like I wrote, the MRA Vario windshield solves the problem, it's curved so any wind I get on my head is clean.

[@neilurquhart8622]

Looks like a really good all rounder although I personally don’t understand the current fashion for gold forks, much prefer anodised aluminium or similar. Regarding the screen, was wondering what the thinking is regarding the much narrower lower part. I would like to see a comparison with a BMW 900 and especially a Voge 900 (it’d be great if you could get your hands on one for an extended period….seems fantastic value!)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I have a review in the can!

[@derekbelton9384]

I really don't get the current trend for 'shiny primer'. Looks bloody awful & the vehicles completely vanish in dull or misty conditions. What has happened to 'proper' colours?

[@JohnGadsby-mi7ui]

This review still very relevant as it's the bike in the dealers now - & when the new one starts arriving may well benefit from a discount. I actually like the quirky looks, and could well be tempted; not as a GS but an RS replacement. Love the RS, but this could satisfy my sporting pretensions, whilst giving my dodgy shoulder & wrist a comfier ride, all at a good price.

[@ianhoskins7838]

Nice bike. Last time I rode a Tracer was when they introduced it. Been riding bikes for 40 years, so I’m in my late 50’s. Love adventure bikes, particularly those more sporty and road focused. Love a big capacity bike too. But I reckon this bike could be comfortable and scratch the itch. I also know, at 5’7” that my Goldilocks seat height is 79-81cm. It is what it is. This bike is 82 and smidge too tall. I’ve tested all the new big adventure bikes and love the performance, comfort and tech but they’re too tall. Well they were until the R1300GS came out with the fancy seat height adjustment. With the low seat it’s 80cm. Perfect for me. So I bought one. It makes you wonder how many potential buyers manufacturers miss due to seat height when otherwise the bike ticks all the boxes.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I agree 100%!

[@davidharris4789]

Might be my retirement present one of those😊 anyway was determined to get out for an hour today, after watching, and for once the weather held off on the Wirral

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well done you - it's chucking it down here!

[@James-nc2ed]

You would have to add two additional radar units to the rear of the bike to get blind spot monitoring.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed you would...or maybe one....

[@davidz8]

It is a lot of bike for the money, the self blurring screen for vloggers is very useful.......

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Indeed it is!

[@snickrologen]

Yamaha represent from my point of view-Quality, Smoothness, Technology, Reliability and ride ability fun. (It seems to vibrate in the higher speeds because the speedometer gets blurry 😇😉)

[@john-paulthompson4932]

I picked up my new Tracer 9 GT+ last Sat. I had the 21 MT09-SP before this. Early days yet but very good upgrade so far. It might be my forever bike. Yamaha UK have a £1,500 discount running until 20th Dec, which made purchasing this a no brainier. Loving the, hand guards, adaptive cruise control, the bigger fuel tank, heated grips and the centre stand. Not so good is the Garmin subscription, why can’t I use the phone connection and goggle maps? I was disappointed to see the same poor indicators that easily pop out of place and are a pain to refit. I can live with these though. Nice review and well put together.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you!

[@julianperry5141]

Maybe try the new 1300 RT when it comes out to replace the gs. There's something about a big sport tourer when you're doing big milage.

[@andyrawlings5369]

Good review Andy yamaha range off there 3 cyclinder bikes always gets thumbs up .

[@reggiep893]

There’s a few ex-demos and low mileage examples on AT which would be around 50% of the equivalent GS. Definitely worth thinking about 🤔

[@zyghom]

I bought non plus version (Tracer 9 GT) with 1000 miles on it for 10k - fully specs what was possible except the extras from plus - it is seriously the best value for the money one can have today. I am 100% sure Yamaha reliability is way above BMW. And this engine ... - amazing performance and sound (when above 5k rpm). Design/style? That is for sure individual and I am ok with that.

[@trailingarm63]

Nice review. Reminds me of the Triumph 955ST I had around '99 or 2000. A 900 triple is a good engine size for an all-rounder type of bike. If I was younger I could easily go for this, but I'm welded to shaft-drive, flat twins now. For the same money I would wait for a two to three-year-old 1300 GS. BTW I thought riding the Yamaha in sport mode then complaining the suspension is too firm is like buying an XL Bully and complaining it's a bit aggressive.

[@russcattell955i]

Tiger 955i is my touring & jollies bike. A bit tall but does everything I want without the gadgets I don't need. Cheaper to insure than previous Street Triple.