Yamaha TRACER 700 Review(2016-2019) | First Ride Review | An Excellent All Rounder

My first(kinda) ride review of a 2017 (2016-2019 model) Yamaha Tracer 700. This bike is essentially stock except for a few mods such as the screen, Givi top box and phone case. No performance mods on this one including exhaust.
An excellent bike and I really enjoyed reviewing it. It's why it took me so long to get this video out as I wanted to do the bike justice.
For context I am 200cm tall(6'7ish) and weigh 124kg odd or about 260lbs. So this review covers off Tall riders too :)
This one was a long time in the making. I don't know why but I beat myself up a lot more over review videos!
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Also a massive thank you to / kevcob for helping film this and also lending me his bike twice!
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Mental State: I don't own near enough bikes.
#Yamaha #Tracer700 #Mt07

[@TheGorillaBiker]

This video took me quite a while to produce as I wasn't happy with the first edit. Hence why it's a firstish ride review. If you'd like to see anything else added to my review videos please let me know in the comments. Thanks for watching and if you're new here please consider subscribing for future videos :)

[@tonylawson8301]

The GorillaBiker Did you mention the Ergon...... oh forget it great vid

[@hachewie]

More nudity, beer and Burritos.

[@HippoDrones]

Awesome review, well paced and informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks Hippo :) and thanks for watching more importantly :)

[@motogspot]

Cool review GB, it certainly is a good looking bike 😃👍

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks man :) they are indeed. But sure the Fazer will do me :) I'm a simple man :P

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Nice review mate. I have the 2015 FJ-09, also known as the MT09 Tracer. It’s a fun and torquey bike to ride.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks man. Ah yes the mighty MT09. That'd be my choice if I was buying one I love the triple. Didn't know it was called fj 09 elsewhere

[@MrInithra]

Thanks for confirming that I bought a good bike! Got one back in May, 2k miles(!) 16 plate, £4800 (5200 euros?), doesn't have the upgraded seat like the one you rode in this video, but still! I've only put 1000 miles on it, but there's still time for some pleasure riding before winter! Subbed!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha happy to help :) Wow that's brand new!!! That's a brilliant deal best of luck with it :) For that price you could buy the fanciest seat imaginable and still be happy :D There is absolutely! I was out all day today :) Thanks!

[@iivaridark6850]

Very good video! Thanks!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thank you :)

[@kieranmcgranaghan3025]

Great review. It's such a nicer looking bike than the new tracer.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thank you!! I agree :) the new one is just a bit too angular or plain or somthing!

[@christianluff]

Really good, honest, detailed review thanks. I had been slightly niggled by the look of the switchgear as it looked a bit tacky. I’m going to book a test ride!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thank you very much :) it does in comparison to some more expensive bikes alright but it does feel very solid and "clicky". It's also nice and low profile. The only niggles I have it the placement of the horn button and hazard button! Definitely get a test ride :) thanks for watching!

[@christianluff]

The GorillaBiker Cheers, I’ll have to get back on the KZbin and do a little farewell video for my 20 year old GSXR. Time to grow up!

[@kazawhaki60]

I love the auld "ah f@#k what's the name of them, sh!!t what's it called again? Oh yea..." dance. I feel it should feature more in future videos.😁

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Hahaha I'm glad someone mentioned it it happens me all the time and I usually cut it 😂😂 it shall be left in going forward :)

[@1991ryanl]

Probably the best and most useful bike review I've seen! Now I'm praying you've done one on the Honda CB500x, suzuki vstrom 650 and benelli Trk 502x, when I go and scan your whole channel now :p tough decision! Although my decision is meaningless if I don't pass my Mod 1 on Wednesday ha

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ah thanks! Glad you liked it :) I sadly have not done any of those bikes, yet! I hope to ride just about every bike eventually :D Best of look with the mod 1! :)

[@craigtruelove444]

Did you pass

[@MonkeyButtRides]

It does look good and the fog lights kinda give it a bit of an R1 look to the front. Yeah, your swingarm is dated, looks like my 97 gixxer swingarm. 😂 I like your frame design better. Nice video, great attention to detail.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah like an older one it's cool :) Yeah it reaaaally is and at the time it was so slick looking :D To be fair I really like the frame on the Fazer, it is cool looking. Thanks man :)

[@PaddyOutback]

I was inches from buying one but went for the V-Strom. There wasn't much in it but some off road ability is important in these parts. The Tracer doesn't have that. It's slightly better on road though. Great bike. One of the best on the road dollar for dollar.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah the v strom is definitely the tougher machine! The Tracer can handle minor off roading but cast wheels etc it wouldn't last long certainly. I agree, cost wise it's a bloody excellent bike that punches way above its weight

[@LuckyLukeRides]

Ah my MT'S fancier, tourer cousin! :D That screen is...yeah... Never really knew that the 07 had a tracer model. I always thought it was the 09 & 10. No point reviewing mine as it's the same without the fairings. (You're still more than welcome) The MT-07 torque feels lovely to be fair :) Mine was €8399 new. Still a bargain. I probably could've done with the Tracer with the amount of mileage I did this year but I just love my naked look :P Haha, nobody uses hazards! Cracking review again man!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I knoooow it's not as sleek as your bike but the screen looks well on it I think and offers a loooot of protection. It's the 07 and 09 I think I dunno does the 10 have a tracer model, I think it has a GT version instead. Which is a lovely bike! Did I ever mention I love the MT10? Gimme ;) I'll ride anything :D.....bike wise that is. Torque suits Ireland more I think, we don't really have the roads for mad top speeds reaaaallly so torque is just more usable. 100% that's a bargain and a half. That whole bike family is excellent, I'd love to get a tenere 700 Haha you might have been more comfy but cmon....nakeds look better :P I do.....when I filter everyday so maybe that's why it's a pet peeve of mine! :P Thanks man .... if only the rest of the world would cop their averageness at some point and subscribe to me I'd be laughing.

[@kazawhaki60]

I assume the "I just love my naked look" comment is in reference to the bike yea? 🤣🤣🤣

[@LuckyLukeRides]

@@kazawhaki60 Everything is more fun with no clothes...

[@ReevyMotovlogs]

Brilliant motorcycle 😍

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It is indeed :) Thanks for watching! :)

[@janegrieve]

I have this bike in the red also love it 😊

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It's really an excellent colour on there it really pops :) Thanks for watching!

[@boatnz5374]

Finally I found a tall rider reviewing a tracer, thank you! What’s a good tall rider seat please?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

You're welcome! For the Tracer? From what I could find looking into it there is a tall seat available from Yamaha, you can also get the original reupholstered and get gel added for extra lift or Shad do a comfort seat too. All are apparently superior to the original. I haven't physically tried any of them however

[@jay34ever54]

Nice bike indeed!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Indeedin it is!!

[@kapselus1989]

Very interesting... also because i currently have yamaha fz6 s2 and thinking about getting 2017 tracer 700gt ... my concern is the power at the moment... i am test riding tracer next week.. but would like to know your opinion since you rode both back to back, which one is more fun to ride? For power and sound? To release that bit of a hooligan? . 600-800cc is the bracket of bikes I am looking at..i am also considering fazer fz8 2014 possibly...what do you think? Forget fz8 ?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It depends. I own the fz6 s2 myself and I do like it but for a hit of hooliganism I think the down low power of the Tracer is perfect. Plus when you put a good exhaust on to that parallel twin it really sounds mean while the fazer only sounds good up high even with a good exhaust. Tbh I've ridden only one fz8 and I loved it.... If I had the choice I think I'd go for an MT09 but only because I'm very tall. Put of the three the fz6, Tracer MT07 and the fz8 I'd probably go for the Tracer. It's a brilliant all rounder

[@tonylawson8301]

Ergonomically speaking the Ergonomics of the Ergonomics, are Ergonomically Ergonomic. Of course the Ergonomics Ergonmically Ergonomicolise the Ergonomics of the Ergonomics.👍🏼

[@TheGorillaBiker]

You forgot ergonomics.

[@deanchild9848]

I love my Tracer700 put a beak on the front just makes the bike look awesome from Powerbronze :)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Just had a look at that there on their site! That's looks excellent I must tell Kev to put it on this one :)

[@d207miho]

No one ever said...:D

[@michaelmurray4695]

Hi Nice video You done a good review . just wondering dose your mate live in cork as i haven't seen any Tracer around & i am thinking of getting one .

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks! He does indeed he'd be out and about on it a good bit but mainly country spins so you mightnt see him. |I know he's delighted with his one anyway. If you've any questions for him let me know I can pass them along

[@michaelmurray4695]

Thanks I must keep an eye out for him once this Covid 19 passe's as i would like to get an up close look at it & maybe sit on it to see how high it is .

[@bikehubjapan]

Great review. I've not riden one myself, but as its basically the same bike as mine, but half faired, I'd say it would be the perfect middle weight tourer. I'm in love with the 2020 version. Did you find the ABS a little intrusive? Engine is great isn't it...

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks! It's definitely looser than yours as well. That's the only thing is it doesn't feel sporty really. Lovely bike to ride. I like the 2020 version but myself and Kev talked through it and the front end....I just don't know does an R1esque front work on it! Not really but I was riding on dirty roads so didn't really get to give it a good test, I don't like not being able to lock up the back wheel tho :P Bloody brilliant engine.

[@bikehubjapan]

@@TheGorillaBiker Yep. Agreed. The front ABS is great, but I wish I could lock the back up. Never found the front intrusive, but the back is. I've actually done stoppies by mistake on mountain roads, but the rear abs kicks in a lot even in normal riding. Re: 2020 version...I think all Yamaha's will go that way. Like a brand thing

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Agreed. I wonder can you turn off the back only in some intelligent way. Yes indeed you're probably right. I just don't think it suits the look of all their bikes

[@bikehubjapan]

@@TheGorillaBiker Well, I'm a fan! Euro5, not so much

[@TheGorillaBiker]

@@bikehubjapan oh don't get me wrong I still love yamaha styling I just prefer this ones styling purely for the Tracer :) euro 5 is shite.

[@sambam007]

great bike, the 2020 model does look but this shape model looks good and will be cheaper.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Exactly. I don't think the differences are worth the extra money but it's good there are options too. Thanks for watching.

[@Demonwicked]

Just grabbed myself an 2017 tracer 700 for 5000€ with 7000km amazing bike for that money.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah that's a bloody excellent buy congrats! For 5k that's some bike.

[@motorcuyollari]

it's nice video shoot

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks! :)

[@hachewie]

I almost had my wife convinced to get a brand new (old model) MT09 Traced a bit over a year ago. I wish we got it. It was a super good deal. 12K AU for a new bike like that.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah they're crazy good money even here for a new bike in comparison to competing models!! Does she ride? :)

[@hachewie]

@@TheGorillaBiker No but she loves sitting behind me. Hehehehehehe

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha 😂😂😂

[@rea596l]

Hey! Great review, how tall are you? My partner wants a new toy but he’s worried about height!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Thanks. Sorry I thought I'd put it in the vid must have forgotten to. I'm 6'7 or 200cm tall. This was grand and comfortable but it'd definitely need a new seat if he's as big as me

[@rea596l]

The GorillaBiker thank you so much! It’s a real beauty, I’m trying to convince him! He’s 6ft!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It is indeed they're a lovely bike with a great engine! Oh he'd be fine! They're made for that height really these days he'd be perfect on it

[@rea596l]

The GorillaBiker thank you! he’s just got a little excited! Your videos are so lush to watch with views of Ireland! (Hopefully will try and convince Harry to take me, on the new bike!)

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha no problem glad I could help :) ah he'll have to bring you over it's great to tour here :)

[@billzidis2656]

I'm getting the 2016 with 7000 miles for £5450 in tuesday. Is that a good deal at the moment? From a Yamaha dealer with 6 months warranty and MOT. Thanks for the amazing review

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I honestly have no idea in £, but I can see a brand new one is starting at 8450, so it's basically new with that mileage. If it has any extras I would think it's a good deal with the warranty and such :) Even if it's completely stock it's a nice saving from buying new.

[@billzidis2656]

Thanks for your answer. Compare to private is slightly overpriced but doesn't have the very essential extras like top and side box mounts,boxes, comfort seat and all that . I'm in between getting it and not getting it. Thanks for your help!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah all those bits add a fair whack to the cost once you get them so definitely worth considering! Private is always a risk though and you have no warranty etc....best of luck with whatever you go with!

[@billzidis2656]

@@TheGorillaBiker Exactly what I thought. The cost will go +£1200 if I get it without anything. Yes,warranty is an issue but I'm always checking it in a garage if possible. All the best!

[@tychovandam206]

How did you mount youre phone mount?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I'm not sure how he mounted it I didn't pay much attention to it sorry.

[@TheQQRYQ80]

What topbox is this and how many litres?

[@TheGorillaBiker]

It's not my bike so I don't know the litres, I know it's a givi. I think the trekker range.

[@just_budha212]

The screen is... Different 🥴

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah I wouldn't be mad on big touring screens myself 😂

[@just_budha212]

@@TheGorillaBiker first time seeing one but it's a no from me Bob 🥴

[@TheGorillaBiker]

You've never seen a touring screen? They block some amount of wind to be fair :D I prefer the naked look myself too.

[@markdennis930]

Engine. It is an engine.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

I'll be honest I have no idea what you're referring to I made this ages ago.

[@Arbitrator207]

I have never used hazard lights while riding in 40 years of motorcycle ownership. Why would you since it is an offence on most roads and should only be used when stationary. Switch position is therefore irrelevant.

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Well I disagree as one point when you can and should use them is to warn of an emergency ahead or an obstruction. At that point you'd want them in easy reach. Anyway it was an observation I thought worthy of note, so I noted it.

[@DUKEBLADE]

The YAMAHÉ

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Is this because I can't speak all that well 😂

[@mrElpacas]

the first shots of the tracer... that looks like its in my area, im pretty certain it is.. dont give up food for likes as a source of nourishment, you cant really put sauce on a like, like you can a chip.

[@mrElpacas]

infact im pretty certain you were just off mine road, on the road that comes out at the other end by Caherolickane church....

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha you have a keen eye sir. It most certainly is up by you :) Ohhhh that's true and I'm very fond of tayo sauce so I'll have to stay on normal food for a while anyway :D

[@mrElpacas]

@@TheGorillaBiker just use the likes as a snack to your normal food intake :D i think i know exactly where you were stopped too, atleast to within about 25 meters or less. i have a pretty good visual memory and can remember how to get to somewhere once ive been, even if it was 20 odd years ago. i can actually route plan in my head how many turns and what direction etc aswell as visualise it along the route. i could still direct someone to the house in the uk i bought my landrover from 8 years ago and drove back here....

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Yeah that's a lot more sensible to be fair :D I'm the same, I could definitely get back there now. I actually get lost easier following a sat nav than looking at a map and then paying full attention. Haha you should rock up to the door one day to show them the Landy

[@mrElpacas]

@@TheGorillaBiker 450 miles one way, other wise i would. my sat nav shouts at me with the voice of brian blessed. i hardly use it other than for speed camera warnings :D