I took delivery of my new Tracer 7 last week and I can’t stop riding the thing! It’s a fun bike to ride, sound great when you roll it on - quite V twin like in its note - an easy bike to fall in love with.
I passed three months ago and bought the tracer 7 2021 GT straight out of the show room. And i must say agree with all your comments. Having ridden it around town town and a couple of 200 + miles on it found it comfortable all day and i do suffer with my lower back sometimes but been ok on the tracer. This is my mid life crisis at 54.
I just passed my A licence yesterday, I'm 54 too, hoping to do a test ride on a Tracer 7 this weekend. Thanks for confirming that this model is a good choice.
@@mancunianboy2576 go to my channel there about 8 videos on there of me riding the tracer, i even fall off it at the end of one lol from a standstill. I’m just a novice and there no novice tracer content out there so i give it a go for a laugh
@@mancunianboy2576 Ha ha! Yep, I passed my test in February at the age of 56 and bought myself a Tracer 7 as my first bike, too. I can wholeheartedly vouch for Yorkshire Biker’s comments. It’s a great first choice - it’s no slouch but also so easy to get on with, it’s not going to throw you off, yet there seems to be plenty of room to grow as skills and experience develop - you won’t be trading up after six months. I just hope younger Tracer 7 owners reading this don’t think they’ve bought an old farts’ bike, it certainly isn’t!
Hi, one thing I find missing on some reviews is the max loading weight of these bikes that are all rounders. I found it in the owners manual, 181Kg on top of wet weight. I do a lot of 2 up riding with some kit and this would be a nice addition to the reviews as some bikes can be ruled out instantly because I'm too fat.....
Why does every bike now come with a comfort seat option? Talk about being taken to the cleaners, it's getting as bad as oh you can have a centre stand but that's another £300 plus fitting, it's pathetic... Rant over.....
Always preferred the look of the smaller tracer 700 over the larger 900, pity no centre stand. Why do manufacturers think we want uncomfortable seat as standard??
I've been riding on and off for over 30 years. I bought a new Tracer 7 end of last year. I absolutely love the looks, slight "prototype" look about it. I think its fab. Performance wise, on UK roads you don't need any more. It will do a genuine 120mph, accelerates hard to 90mph but in a manner that dose not scare the s**t out of you. Loads of torque for overtaking. I have just come back from a long weekend, 500 miles around Wales, no complaints at all. The bike will take on the twistys, its light, economical and great fun to ride. You just can't go wrong with the Tracer 7. The screen isn't the greatest but does suit the styling and the adjustment does make a difference depending on the roads you are riding and how strong the wind is. Overall, one of the best bikes i have ever had :) Its a keeper. Looking forward to your comparison Andy.
This class of bikes make so much sense, pretty much do anything and do it well. I do like this bike, especially the GT model. I could be tempted by one for light touring. An in depth review much anticipated TMF!
When you do the Triumph / Tracer review please look at pillion options , in fact on most of your other ones include it as a mention . I love my riding , but so does my wife and it’s always the number one consideration for me , any bike I look at has to be two up capable . All day comfort and power capabilities would be useful . Enjoy flying with you . 👍🏻🖖
Scrolling down the comments I noticed quite a few new riders have chosen the T7. What a cracking first bike it makes. The combination of a great engine, light weight and decent handling (plus great riding position for seeing over traffic) makes it an ideal choice. The engine's flat torque curve is brilliant in that if you find yourself in the wrong gear, simply rolllng on the throttle will easily get you out of trouble.
This honestly is one machine that somehow looks far better in real life than any photo and/or vid might lead you to believe... always looked like a skinny revamped interpretation of an XJ Diversion to me, but in person these bikes look quite robust and fleshed out. Anyhoo, good seeing Yamaha finally punting a few bikes your way! It'll be good seeing this back to back with the Tiger Sport 660, hopefully down the line you'd be able to do a similar vid with the XSR 700 and Trident too (in my mind, those target the same audience).
Last year, I got myself this bike. It is really good. Did not love the front at first (looked a bit very modern to me), but it really grew on me. Now I love that it is simply different. I love how it rides, only that I prefer to go a bit faster because it is so well balanced, particularly in the twisties. (never felt that urge before). Modified mine a bit though - handlebar risers, put the heated seat cover from the previous model on the seat shell of this one (deconstructed the "comfort" seat - cannot recommend this one, just stick with the standard seat), works great. I got the fancy touring boxes with the GT package. Exchanged these with my square 45 ltr Givis, which look surprisingly good (I can remove all of the racks, so the nice backside can be revealed very easily). The only item that is left from the 2020 GT package is the taller screen, which I recommend (but you can get this on it's own, no need to buy the GT package). Oh, and I had heated grips installed. These are very useful indeed.
I have the 2021 version with touring screen and standard seat, so, long therm user here. * I don't know about the comfort seat but the standard seat becomes uncomfortable after about 2-3 hours of total ride. Resting may help but your ass will start to feel sore immediately even after 30 mins break. * Touring screen is a must have if you gonna do long tours. It does ok job but much much better than standart one anyway. * No touring bike should be sold without cruise control. T7 does not have it and it's a big con if you ask me. * Rear suspension is on a little hard side for touring. Little more towards to sporty side and you cant adjust it. * Engine is fun. I love it`s sound but it's not very smooth at low RPMs. Especially Jerky at the first throttle. * It`s agile and fast. It`s slim profile will help in traffic hugely. And cornering is fun. It`s a very good bike for short travels like weekend tours. Its raw form provides great fun on the street and twisty roads. But lack of cruise control, comfortable seat and suspension makes long tours little less fun sometimes.
Yep agree about seat , I upgraded to the comfort seat , its actually firmer but makes u sit further back onto the wider part , I found it much better than the standard one , it is thicker and at 5ft 8 I'm on tip toes! I also found rear shock to hard , I set rebound to full soft and put collar on position 3 , now much better. Cheers
@@jasonsandy8759 It`s on my list. I wasnt sure if it was gonna make any difference so I kept away from it till now. And I didnt read anything bad about it anyway, stupid of me. Thank you for the comment. About rebound setting, I usually ride with a passenger so hard/medium setting is fine. And I too believe soft rebound setting will feel better when I ride alone. But I usually do performance riding when I am alone and I am not sure how its gonna effect the feeling.. Cheers mate.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I was expecting it this year hoping they would add it to compete with Tiger Sport 660, yet it didnt happen. I guess small touring bikes wont have it for some more time :(.
If I was in the market for a mid range utility come touring bike ,this is definitely one worth putting on the short list . It’s looks great in that colour ,got proper right way up forks ,standard controls with only ABS added ,nice 2 cylinder engine with more than adequate power & good LCD readout screen . The only negative I can find is that windshield ,which no doubt can be easily sorted with after market ones that will no doubt be available in time . I can see these being very popular you can’t really go wrong with a Japanese logo ,no matter where produced . All in all a no nonsense do almost all reasonably priced motorcycle Mr Flyer & good review 👍
I’m upset. This bike is gorgeous, has my favorite engine, and it’s red. I don’t know what Yamaha is thinking not selling this bike in the states. I don’t think they realize how many riders would buy one IMMEDIATELY if they became available over here. :( I’m glad at least half of us get to enjoy the bike though! 😂
Rode this back to back with nc750x and bought the honda. These middleweights are absolutely fantastic when you started on honda cb750s in the 80s which were about 65 hp and enough for most people. The newer bikes have brakes😁
thanks for posting this video, I'd already decided to get this bike, but having the legendary MF seal of approval has made me even more happy with my decision :-)
I collected mine Tracer 7 GT 2022 just 2 weeks ago. Just passed my licence last month - it is my first ever bike and it is really nice. I do like it, especially the look. I have done 550 miles so far. I have booked it for 600 miles service next Saturday. So far as a new rider I took it easy and of course for the first 600 miles they do not recommend to go over 5000 rpms, 70mp/h is exactly 5000 rpms on this bike. As a tall 6.1ft person I have to admin that the wind is very noticeable on my head. It is nice and tall so you can see over cars, I do like it a lot to ride in towns. Not so much on a faster roads but as a new rider I think I need to learn how to ride fast. The top speed I was doing was about 80mph for a few moments and right now I am not sure I liked it - lol, everything was a bit shaky 🤣but like I said I am new rider and still plenty to work on.
You don't need to learn to ride fast. 🙂 There's time to do that once you have developed your safety buffer and alertness to other road users as am exposed rider. Just take it easy while you practice. Have fun.
A very good choice. I had the Tracer 9 last year and you wouldn’t want that - it really wanted me to go 10mph faster than I wanted to in every situation, and I’ve been riding a long time. This looks exceptional value the right kind of practical and something to quicken the pulse at times too. Just way better than what was available even 10 years ago for this style of bike. My first big bike was a zr750s, which wasn’t bad but this would be better in pretty much every way possible. Ditto what Steve says - learn to be as smooth a rider as you can before you even think about going faster, and I would also say that I get more confidence from being able to ride slow than fast - even though I have been riding big bikes for 25 years the thing I keep doing is taking it to a quiet road and practicing my u turns. You never stop learning. Most of the fun on a bike is to be had between 30 and 60 on nice twisty roads with good views, not faster. As I often tell myself, the slowest journey is the one that goes via A&E. Best of luck to you and welcome to the pack!
@@jag1970s I noticed that too. I much prefer nice and steady ride up to 60mph or even town speeds than when I was going 70 - 80mph on a dual carriageway A road. My biggest concern are cars sitting very closely on my back and sort of pushing me to go faster. I need to learn how to "ignore" them and just do my ride.
Bought one last year in red the same as this video, 7GT has a larger screen and panniers, great for commute, weekend fun, touring, no frills 1st bike, light, good value, plenty power (for me!) love it 🏍
How tall are you rideing Tracer 7? I'm 183 and it seems kind of small for me, I feel kind of squished on it. I had the opportunity to drive it is fast, light, agile, but it seemed to be a bit too small for me. As far as power is concerned, CP2 is more than enough.
Great review but it had to be as it’s a cracking bike. I too have the gt yet I prefer the standard seat over the touring one. It’s a torquey, light, good handling, frugal bike, all one needs for either going to the shops or heading touring. I’ve ridden and owned lots of bikes and this is one of my favourites. 😃
I'm just back from a trip from Bavaria to Greece. No issues at all over 4400 km. The standard seat and suspension is quite good for me and my 72 Kg and 5 foot 6, even on bad Albanian and Greek roads. Buy, drive, enjoy. In my garage is still my MT-07 with 98.000 km on the clock. So I know that I can trust the engine. The only thing i modified by my own was the windscreen. I shortened it in the height 3,5 cm and at each side 2,5 cm. So it's much calmer, no turbulence, air comes through my chin vent. It's much better in hot countries, in Greece we had 37 Celsius. At the highest position the protection ist still very good with my height.
@@veljkovic92 The base is almost identical. Roughly speaking, the Tracer is of course more comfortable on long journeys, although I have also undertaken long journeys on the MT with a small windshield. However, I also improved the seat on the MT-07. The Tracer7 clearly has the better suspension. I have no complaints about the fork. The rear shock absorber also works satisfactorily. With the MT I had to switch to Wilbers. In my opinion, both bikes are intended for one person, although on the Tracer7 you can of course take someone with you more comfortably. However, I would not want to travel with the Tracer7 as a couple. If you just want to have fun in the Alps, I would prefer the MT and maybe improve it a bit technically. Due to the different sitting position, maybe even lower handlebars, it is more agile to move. There is also enough travel equipment for the MT to go on tour for 14 days. Best regards
Looks a lot better than the previous Tranformers bikes. Smooth lines are coming back. Even my bike looks modern again 😇. Interesting do it all and touring bike. It’s on my list, now find the money 😏
I've had a Tracer 7 GT for three years and still struggle to find fault with it. I have the benefit of the touring screen and seat to address the two 'weaknesses' of the standard bike. I think it's great for both one-up touring, or more enthusiastic riding, and can't really criticize it at all. The CP2 engine is a lovely, characterful unit, and I've never felt short of power. Build quality is good, after 3 years and 13k miles the bike still looks great, albeit I'm not a keen winter rider. Personally I'm with you and love the looks. It's a keeper!
in broad terms I'm not a fan of Yamaha (for no logical reason....) but from time to time they make a machine that I take a shine to. This is one of them. But now a days I have a soft spot for Standard Bikes. They just excel at day to day riding.
I demo'd the Tracer 700 a couple of years back, it felt really flimsy and was a big disappointment. The V Strom 650 has been around for a while and there's a good reason for that, it's solid, well built, reliable and in my opinion looks a lot better than this new Tracer 7. Nicely done TMF.
Cheers Colin - on this occasion I couldn't disagree with you more, this latest incarnation of the the Tracer 7 is brilliant (I too found the old one a bit "meh")....
What a cracking Swiss army knife of a bike the Tracer 7 has become. For 95% of jobs it'll do just fine but sometimes you want/need a full size Multi-tool for those bigger jobs. The Tracer 9 could be that Multi-tool.
I have same bike, in red as well and love it! Yes screen looks good but rubbish, changed to a puig touring, now much better All day comfort, light and fast enough Exhaust change a must , sounds great with an aftermarket. Great review as always. Cheers
Arrow headers, custom mid-section and a random can off eBay... available if you put your mind to it...Meerkat exhausts Kilbirnie(Ayrshire) will do a ride in/ride out service if you turn up with the headers and the can!
I bought one of these a couple of months back. My main bike is a KTM1290SAS but I wanted something as an alternative, something smaller, lighter, more manageable that I could 'toof toof' around on (that is probably not being fair because it has plenty of power really). I considered the Tiger 660 but by the time I had specc'd it, I was looking at over £10k which I didn't want to spend on a 2nd bike (6th actually). I found I could get a Tracer 700 (same as this) for £7099 OTR which was a significant saving but actually settled for a year old bike with less than 4,000 miles and loads of accessories (inc full shad luggage) for £5,900. I recently took it on a 3 week trip to Portugal and Brittany and I have to say it was great. I took an air hawk because I don't find the comfort seat actually very comfortable. I have a bad knee and would have preferred my legs less bent, though I'm sure it's fine if you're younger and fitter. I really enjoyed the lightness and manoeuvrability though, not having to worry about road camber or surface when stopping etc. I also averaged well over 70mpg on premium fuel which gave me a range of over 240 mile. One thing to be wary of though, as I got on the boat at Calais, the fuel light started flashing. When I got off the ferry, it wasn't flashing. I then road the bike for a further 25 miles or so without the light flashing and then it started spluttering. Luckily, I was nearly home and knew I was only a mile or so from a garage so no drama but just be aware that the fuel light may start flashing, then stop but won't start again so fill up within 20 miles or you'll be pushing.
Looks a good value middle weight bike,and a good looking bike a bit like the Ducati multistrada.The choice of bikes now is amazing , good video Andy🇸🇪🏍👍😀
I've owned the Tracer 7 for 2 years now, I bought it in 2021. I agree with everything that is said about the bike except comfort. I am 5 foot 8 and after a 2 hour ride, you feel it! Sore arse and back ache. Also, my pillon (wife) says it's very hard even with the soft selection on the suspension. I'm looking at the Trans Alp to replace it. Other than that, it is good, but you will need an after-market seat!
Just bought one of these as a second bike to Ktm 1290 adv so I wasn’t expecting to overwhelmed with it , but Iam it’s an amazing little bike , it’s hard to fault for the price , even the suspension and brakes are pretty good , it’s so quick and nimble and lots of fun . To be fair it’s all the bike you need for everyday riding and so much easier to ride than the bigger bike for local use , but I would be happy to go iff touring on it .Great on fuel and feels streets ahead of the 2010 versys I had before .
I've got the 2020 model as my first bike and I love it. The thing I'd add is that the top box rack is more or less mandatory, without it the bike just looks unfinished. Deciding between it and the Tiger Sport 660 I can't say it made the decision for me but it makes me happy every time I see it without the top box. More brands should make their rear carriers look good. Really comfy, even for me at 6' 4" once I fitted some bar risers and tweaked the handles. Original screen is naff (replaced by a touring screen) and Yamaha OEM panniers are horribly overpriced for what they are. Would like a remote pre-load adjuster for the shock but so far, for me, its all the bike I want. Limiting factor for those who ride with a pillion: The max load is 188kg, the drawback of such a lightweight bike I guess. Not an issue for me (my pillion is 35-40 kg) but if you're a bigger rider and the spouse enjoys a pie or two it might be better to look at another bike for those weekends away.
I have a 2018 model and In my humble opineon its the best bike I have ever ridden. Thats because it suits me at this moment in time (66 year old duffer who first road bikes in 1972), aparently it has the same weight to power as a Bandit 1250. Its not perfect but could be if you spent money on it, Im more than happy so will leave standard.
2 days a week in the office since Covid and increasingly awful train service… I’m commuting into London on my big Guzzi V11 cafe racer which isn’t ideal and I really don’t like taking such a nice bike in busy London traffic so I’m looking for the equivalent of a 2 wheel mid size car, Tracer 7 Versys 650, DL650, NC700, The problem is I just can’t get excited about buying one! I went to my local Yam dealer and a few seconds looking at the tracer I spent my time looking at the R7 🤦🏻♂️
The cb500x is probably just as good if not a little slower. In the UK the road tax is a fair bit less. As is probably the insurance. Bloody £101 road tax now for 600cc>
Strongly considered this bike, but went for the 660 Tiger instead, little bit better equipped in terms of electronics and more exciting engine in my opinion. Tracer still a great 'all round' option though.
I demoed both the Tracer and Tenere 700s 18 months back and concluded that the Tenere was well worth the £1000 extra for it's greater versatility. If I'd only had £5k to spend I'd have been dead happy with a good used early Tracer but being in the fortunate position of being able to afford more the Tenere looked far better value new.
The red looks great -- it really helps make the bike stand out. One thing about Yamahas of late is they're some of the most invisible bikes on the road. Nice dash, great powertrain... I hope they bring it to Canada as the once-popular midsize sports-tourers have all but disappeared from our market.
Now I'm stumped ! I can't moan about modern bikes with this one . It seems to do all the things I want from a bike ( now) . .... I'll have to watch some sports bike reviews so I can get my old fart moany hat back on ! 😉 cheers buddy peace and love 👍🏻☮❤
I doubt it! Did I say they did then?? I try not and be lazy knocking out several videos a week come what May with no breaks, but thanks for watching anyway…
Nice review. Was shopping for a light touring bike and rode this one, but settled for the V strom 650 xt for the v twin, better pillion comfort and some sort of off road capabilities.
I oft think bikes are like women. Sure, we all want to ride the latest, newest, youngest model, preferably one hot and fast like the H2...but like a fast young (ish) woman they come at a cost. Nope, give me the Tracer 7 'girl-next-door' any day.
You need a complaint, they don't sell these in the States. I don't know why. Been riding for decades and looking for something in this size and style. Closest Triumph dealer is 2 hours away so that kills the 660 for service. Not crazy about the Versys, was thinking 2022 CB500X, not as much power but if I want to go fast I have a different bike for that, but the Tracer 7 would fit so well. I'll stop the ramble, as always a quality video, right down to the fine print.
Just a suggestion BUT instead of saying how tall are you how about saying what the inseam of your pants is !! It will give a better reference to touching the ground. Thanks..
You talk about your height when it comes to seat height, where I think you should be talking about the inside leg measurement. I'm 5ft 7" but only have a 28" inside leg measurement this means 95% of sports bikes are too tall for me and adventure/sport are too tall.
I have 16,000 km on my 2021. It’s a great allrounder Much to love less to dislike ❤️ If only it would have a bit more ground clearance and a 19” front wheel it would be perfect for me 😃 I keep eying the new CB500X for having those 2 attributes but lacking the Tracer’s extra grunt… It’s always a compromise isn’t it? Cheers 🍻 BB
@@Spikycloud to give it just a little off road prowess Just like Ducati did with the multistrada. Tall seat road bikes like the Versys, Tracer, Tiger 660 should all have a 19” front in my opinion.
very good first ride out ,,, nice looks ,,, nice colour ,,, cannot go wrong for a commuter / allrounder .. the screens on all those type bikes are rubbish ,,,; just rip them off and ride on ;;;
Currently converting a brand new one into an ADV bike, somewhere between the Tracer 7 and the Tenere, 19/17" wire wheels...got a little hassle between the Arrow de-cat headers and the sump bash plate! Need to fabricate something! Yamaha's missing link, a fireroad bike!
Kraken bike (misspell intended)! I reckon the exhaust note is similar to the MT07, since the exhaust plumbing looks similar? I just finished a test ride fair at the local YSP and loved the exhaust note of the MT07 in comparison to the Tenere 700, which sounded a bit more agricultural. Still love both bikes for what they are. That Tenere is just dead-nutz simple and the clocks are right in view with barely any need to look down. What's even better is my older eyes can see everything on that panel clearly. :0 Anyhow, I had the opportunity to ride the MT07, Tenere 700, MT09 SP and the Tracer 9GT. Among those bikes, I felt the most at home on the Tracer 9 and of course the Tenere. After riding adventure bikes for so long, the MTs felt tiny, but I suppose one would become more acclimated with time in the saddle. I "had to" beat a yellow light, and that MT09 turned into a sling shot! I know why the reviewers giggle now; immediate power! It would have been great to test ride a Tracer 7, but sadly they aren't available in the Japanese Domestic Market. That doesn't make sense, because a lighter, more nimble touring machine would lend itself really well to these roads. Oh well.
I`ve said rather a lot of latw that Yamaha are probably the most exciting Japanes bikes, and they make a lot of real world bikes. Not only are they real world, but they look really good to, closely followed by Kawasaki. A good friend of mine had an MT07 for a couple of years before he traded it for a Speed Triple, it was a great little bike, and sounded amazing with an SC Project pipe, something i think would be the same on this machine.
Well Mr Flyer thanks for the review on the Yamaha Tracer 7. It looks like with all the bells and Whistle on the Motorbike that it is showroom ready, so keep it clean. I let you in a secret I once help my dad strip down a Yamaha when I was 18 years old. So Yamaha brought back s lot of memories for me. So a BIG thanks from me. Can not wait to see more.
I know it's a stretch but the looks are a bit BMW RT ish, with Yamaha's fairing embossed with the round tuning forks logo and the model name alongside it. That seat does look comfy. I hate when bike companies offer a "comfort" seat as an option extra to replace what is an uncomfortable standard seat.
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I took delivery of my new Tracer 7 last week and I can’t stop riding the thing! It’s a fun bike to ride, sound great when you roll it on - quite V twin like in its note - an easy bike to fall in love with.
Sure wish this bike was available in the US, and came with the same cruise control system as the Tracer 9 at just under $10,000 with panniers.
"so much for what she looks like then, it's all about riding her" lol Mr flyer you made spill my coffee😂😂😂
Your mind is the problem I fear Peter!
Adapted from the similar phrase used by Harry Metcalfe, of Harry’s Garage?
....not conciously Paul, but I am a Harry fan!
@@TheMissendenFlyer : I don’t suppose we can expect Mr Metcalfe to open one of his upcoming videos with “Hey kids!”, can we?
@@TheMissendenFlyer lol😂😂😂 hahahaha, you shouldn't post videos so early in the morning.lol👍👍
I passed three months ago and bought the tracer 7 2021 GT straight out of the show room. And i must say agree with all your comments. Having ridden it around town town and a couple of 200 + miles on it found it comfortable all day and i do suffer with my lower back sometimes but been ok on the tracer. This is my mid life crisis at 54.
I just passed my A licence yesterday, I'm 54 too, hoping to do a test ride on a Tracer 7 this weekend. Thanks for confirming that this model is a good choice.
I'm sorry to hear of your passing :)
@@mancunianboy2576 go to my channel there about 8 videos on there of me riding the tracer, i even fall off it at the end of one lol from a standstill. I’m just a novice and there no novice tracer content out there so i give it a go for a laugh
@@mancunianboy2576 Ha ha! Yep, I passed my test in February at the age of 56 and bought myself a Tracer 7 as my first bike, too. I can wholeheartedly vouch for Yorkshire Biker’s comments. It’s a great first choice - it’s no slouch but also so easy to get on with, it’s not going to throw you off, yet there seems to be plenty of room to grow as skills and experience develop - you won’t be trading up after six months. I just hope younger Tracer 7 owners reading this don’t think they’ve bought an old farts’ bike, it certainly isn’t!
How tall are you? I’m 6 2, will I fit comfortably
Hi, one thing I find missing on some reviews is the max loading weight of these bikes that are all rounders. I found it in the owners manual, 181Kg on top of wet weight. I do a lot of 2 up riding with some kit and this would be a nice addition to the reviews as some bikes can be ruled out instantly because I'm too fat.....
Why does every bike now come with a comfort seat option? Talk about being taken to the cleaners, it's getting as bad as oh you can have a centre stand but that's another £300 plus fitting, it's pathetic... Rant over.....
I'm with you on that!
Always preferred the look of the smaller tracer 700 over the larger 900, pity no centre stand. Why do manufacturers think we want uncomfortable seat as standard??
I've been riding on and off for over 30 years. I bought a new Tracer 7 end of last year. I absolutely love the looks, slight "prototype" look about it. I think its fab. Performance wise, on UK roads you don't need any more. It will do a genuine 120mph, accelerates hard to 90mph but in a manner that dose not scare the s**t out of you. Loads of torque for overtaking. I have just come back from a long weekend, 500 miles around Wales, no complaints at all. The bike will take on the twistys, its light, economical and great fun to ride. You just can't go wrong with the Tracer 7. The screen isn't the greatest but does suit the styling and the adjustment does make a difference depending on the roads you are riding and how strong the wind is. Overall, one of the best bikes i have ever had :) Its a keeper.
Looking forward to your comparison Andy.
Glad you like the bike - thanks for watching!
Why couldn't they make the Tracer 9 look like this? 😕
Exactly!
This class of bikes make so much sense, pretty much do anything and do it well. I do like this bike, especially the GT model. I could be tempted by one for light touring. An in depth review much anticipated TMF!
What is different on the gt, i cant seem to find a tracer 7 gt anywhere, like the 9 has 9, 9gt and 9gt+ i can only find the tracer 7 on the internet
When you do the Triumph / Tracer review please look at pillion options , in fact on most of your other ones include it as a mention .
I love my riding , but so does my wife and it’s always the number one consideration for me , any bike I look at has to be two up capable . All day comfort and power capabilities would be useful .
Enjoy flying with you . 👍🏻🖖
Sadly Triumph won’t let me take pillions on their bikes!
Been a major consideration for me for the last 25 years too. A very limiting factor in choosing a bike.
Scrolling down the comments I noticed quite a few new riders have chosen the T7. What a cracking first bike it makes. The combination of a great engine, light weight and decent handling (plus great riding position for seeing over traffic) makes it an ideal choice. The engine's flat torque curve is brilliant in that if you find yourself in the wrong gear, simply rolllng on the throttle will easily get you out of trouble.
Agreed - great first "big bike"
I bought a Tracer 7 and it's far from my first bike.
It's not just a great beginner bike, it's just an excellent bike
Just FYI "T7" is the nickname for the Tenere 7, not to be confused with the Tracer.
This honestly is one machine that somehow looks far better in real life than any photo and/or vid might lead you to believe... always looked like a skinny revamped interpretation of an XJ Diversion to me, but in person these bikes look quite robust and fleshed out.
Anyhoo, good seeing Yamaha finally punting a few bikes your way! It'll be good seeing this back to back with the Tiger Sport 660, hopefully down the line you'd be able to do a similar vid with the XSR 700 and Trident too (in my mind, those target the same audience).
Yes it is a good looking bike isn't it - but then I liked (and bought) an XJ6 Diversion back in the day too!
Last year, I got myself this bike. It is really good. Did not love the front at first (looked a bit very modern to me), but it really grew on me. Now I love that it is simply different. I love how it rides, only that I prefer to go a bit faster because it is so well balanced, particularly in the twisties. (never felt that urge before). Modified mine a bit though - handlebar risers, put the heated seat cover from the previous model on the seat shell of this one (deconstructed the "comfort" seat - cannot recommend this one, just stick with the standard seat), works great. I got the fancy touring boxes with the GT package. Exchanged these with my square 45 ltr Givis, which look surprisingly good (I can remove all of the racks, so the nice backside can be revealed very easily). The only item that is left from the 2020 GT package is the taller screen, which I recommend (but you can get this on it's own, no need to buy the GT package).
Oh, and I had heated grips installed. These are very useful indeed.
I have the 2021 version with touring screen and standard seat, so, long therm user here.
* I don't know about the comfort seat but the standard seat becomes uncomfortable after about 2-3 hours of total ride. Resting may help but your ass will start to feel sore immediately even after 30 mins break.
* Touring screen is a must have if you gonna do long tours. It does ok job but much much better than standart one anyway.
* No touring bike should be sold without cruise control. T7 does not have it and it's a big con if you ask me.
* Rear suspension is on a little hard side for touring. Little more towards to sporty side and you cant adjust it.
* Engine is fun. I love it`s sound but it's not very smooth at low RPMs. Especially Jerky at the first throttle.
* It`s agile and fast. It`s slim profile will help in traffic hugely. And cornering is fun.
It`s a very good bike for short travels like weekend tours. Its raw form provides great fun on the street and twisty roads. But lack of cruise control, comfortable seat and suspension makes long tours little less fun sometimes.
Yep agree about seat , I upgraded to the comfort seat , its actually firmer but makes u sit further back onto the wider part , I found it much better than the standard one , it is thicker and at 5ft 8 I'm on tip toes! I also found rear shock to hard , I set rebound to full soft and put collar on position 3 , now much better. Cheers
Have to agree. :) Maybe the next gen will have the cruise control. We can only hope for it. Drop by bro, you may find it interesting. :)
@@jasonsandy8759 It`s on my list. I wasnt sure if it was gonna make any difference so I kept away from it till now. And I didnt read anything bad about it anyway, stupid of me. Thank you for the comment. About rebound setting, I usually ride with a passenger so hard/medium setting is fine. And I too believe soft rebound setting will feel better when I ride alone. But I usually do performance riding when I am alone and I am not sure how its gonna effect the feeling.. Cheers mate.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace I was expecting it this year hoping they would add it to compete with Tiger Sport 660, yet it didnt happen. I guess small touring bikes wont have it for some more time :(.
@@DeadLead You are completely right about it. The question is "how long we will have to wait".
How can you make a judgement and say something is all day comfortable when you’ve only been riding it for 3 miles
I have a fair bit of experience on a large number of different bikes now but point made and taken...
If I was in the market for a mid range utility come touring bike ,this is definitely one worth putting on the short list . It’s looks great in that colour ,got proper right way up forks ,standard controls with only ABS added ,nice 2 cylinder engine with more than adequate power & good LCD readout screen . The only negative I can find is that windshield ,which no doubt can be easily sorted with after market ones that will no doubt be available in time . I can see these being very popular you can’t really go wrong with a Japanese logo ,no matter where produced . All in all a no nonsense do almost all reasonably priced motorcycle Mr Flyer & good review 👍
can get a bigger "touring" screen from yamaha
I’m upset. This bike is gorgeous, has my favorite engine, and it’s red. I don’t know what Yamaha is thinking not selling this bike in the states. I don’t think they realize how many riders would buy one IMMEDIATELY if they became available over here. :( I’m glad at least half of us get to enjoy the bike though! 😂
Rode this back to back with nc750x and bought the honda. These middleweights are absolutely fantastic when you started on honda cb750s in the 80s which were about 65 hp and enough for most people. The newer bikes have brakes😁
Yes great time to be buying a bike - congratulations on your new machine!
Have a 2017 model from new, love the bike but the suspension is the only niggle. They have addressed that issue with this version I guess.
thanks for posting this video, I'd already decided to get this bike, but having the legendary MF seal of approval has made me even more happy with my decision :-)
I collected mine Tracer 7 GT 2022 just 2 weeks ago. Just passed my licence last month - it is my first ever bike and it is really nice. I do like it, especially the look. I have done 550 miles so far. I have booked it for 600 miles service next Saturday. So far as a new rider I took it easy and of course for the first 600 miles they do not recommend to go over 5000 rpms, 70mp/h is exactly 5000 rpms on this bike. As a tall 6.1ft person I have to admin that the wind is very noticeable on my head. It is nice and tall so you can see over cars, I do like it a lot to ride in towns. Not so much on a faster roads but as a new rider I think I need to learn how to ride fast. The top speed I was doing was about 80mph for a few moments and right now I am not sure I liked it - lol, everything was a bit shaky 🤣but like I said I am new rider and still plenty to work on.
Great choice for a first big bike.
Agreed.....
You don't need to learn to ride fast. 🙂 There's time to do that once you have developed your safety buffer and alertness to other road users as am exposed rider. Just take it easy while you practice. Have fun.
A very good choice. I had the Tracer 9 last year and you wouldn’t want that - it really wanted me to go 10mph faster than I wanted to in every situation, and I’ve been riding a long time. This looks exceptional value the right kind of practical and something to quicken the pulse at times too. Just way better than what was available even 10 years ago for this style of bike. My first big bike was a zr750s, which wasn’t bad but this would be better in pretty much every way possible.
Ditto what Steve says - learn to be as smooth a rider as you can before you even think about going faster, and I would also say that I get more confidence from being able to ride slow than fast - even though I have been riding big bikes for 25 years the thing I keep doing is taking it to a quiet road and practicing my u turns. You never stop learning. Most of the fun on a bike is to be had between 30 and 60 on nice twisty roads with good views, not faster. As I often tell myself, the slowest journey is the one that goes via A&E. Best of luck to you and welcome to the pack!
@@jag1970s I noticed that too. I much prefer nice and steady ride up to 60mph or even town speeds than when I was going 70 - 80mph on a dual carriageway A road. My biggest concern are cars sitting very closely on my back and sort of pushing me to go faster. I need to learn how to "ignore" them and just do my ride.
Bought one last year in red the same as this video, 7GT has a larger screen and panniers, great for commute, weekend fun, touring, no frills 1st bike, light, good value, plenty power (for me!) love it 🏍
How tall are you rideing Tracer 7? I'm 183 and it seems kind of small for me, I feel kind of squished on it. I had the opportunity to drive it is fast, light, agile, but it seemed to be a bit too small for me. As far as power is concerned, CP2 is more than enough.
Hum, I'm of the opinion that a tail tidy would clean up the rear end nicely.
You didn't Mention the Kawasaki Versys 650
That would also be an Option
Great review but it had to be as it’s a cracking bike. I too have the gt yet I prefer the standard seat over the touring one.
It’s a torquey, light, good handling, frugal bike, all one needs for either going to the shops or heading touring. I’ve ridden and owned lots of bikes and this is one of my favourites. 😃
Totally agree
One nice and affordable bike👌
Sure is
I'm just back from a trip from Bavaria to Greece. No issues at all over 4400 km. The standard seat and suspension is quite good for me and my 72 Kg and 5 foot 6, even on bad Albanian and Greek roads. Buy, drive, enjoy. In my garage is still my MT-07 with 98.000 km on the clock. So I know that I can trust the engine. The only thing i modified by my own was the windscreen. I shortened it in the height 3,5 cm and at each side 2,5 cm. So it's much calmer, no turbulence, air comes through my chin vent. It's much better in hot countries, in Greece we had 37 Celsius. At the highest position the protection ist still very good with my height.
Hey. How do you compare MT07 with Tracer 7?
@@veljkovic92 The base is almost identical. Roughly speaking, the Tracer is of course more comfortable on long journeys, although I have also undertaken long journeys on the MT with a small windshield. However, I also improved the seat on the MT-07. The Tracer7 clearly has the better suspension. I have no complaints about the fork. The rear shock absorber also works satisfactorily. With the MT I had to switch to Wilbers.
In my opinion, both bikes are intended for one person, although on the Tracer7 you can of course take someone with you more comfortably. However, I would not want to travel with the Tracer7 as a couple. If you just want to have fun in the Alps, I would prefer the MT and maybe improve it a bit technically. Due to the different sitting position, maybe even lower handlebars, it is more agile to move. There is also enough travel equipment for the MT to go on tour for 14 days.
Best regards
Looks a lot better than the previous Tranformers bikes. Smooth lines are coming back. Even my bike looks modern again 😇.
Interesting do it all and touring bike. It’s on my list, now find the money 😏
I've had a Tracer 7 GT for three years and still struggle to find fault with it. I have the benefit of the touring screen and seat to address the two 'weaknesses' of the standard bike.
I think it's great for both one-up touring, or more enthusiastic riding, and can't really criticize it at all. The CP2 engine is a lovely, characterful unit, and I've never felt short of power.
Build quality is good, after 3 years and 13k miles the bike still looks great, albeit I'm not a keen winter rider. Personally I'm with you and love the looks. It's a keeper!
I bought one of these and it's a great bike but what's really surprising is how much fun it is.
in broad terms I'm not a fan of Yamaha (for no logical reason....) but from time to time they make a machine that I take a shine to. This is one of them. But now a days I have a soft spot for Standard Bikes. They just excel at day to day riding.
I demo'd the Tracer 700 a couple of years back, it felt really flimsy and was a big disappointment. The V Strom 650 has been around for a while and there's a good reason for that, it's solid, well built, reliable and in my opinion looks a lot better than this new Tracer 7. Nicely done TMF.
Cheers Colin - on this occasion I couldn't disagree with you more, this latest incarnation of the the Tracer 7 is brilliant (I too found the old one a bit "meh")....
I owned the mk 1 for a year poor build quality and boring to ride
The V-strom is a pretty ugly bike, looks too long (like a lot of Suzukis)
Why won’t Yamaha sell them in Canada I wonder? The only one available here is the tracer 9 gt that starts at 20k cdn :( looks like a great bike!
Great review. Looking forward to the comparison with the Tiger 660 👍
Stay tuned Clive!
My pausing skills are indeed impressive.
What a cracking Swiss army knife of a bike the Tracer 7 has become. For 95% of jobs it'll do just fine but sometimes you want/need a full size Multi-tool for those bigger jobs. The Tracer 9 could be that Multi-tool.
I have same bike, in red as well and love it!
Yes screen looks good but rubbish, changed to a puig touring, now much better
All day comfort, light and fast enough
Exhaust change a must , sounds great with an aftermarket.
Great review as always. Cheers
Thanks for watching Jason!
Arrow headers, custom mid-section and a random can off eBay... available if you put your mind to it...Meerkat exhausts Kilbirnie(Ayrshire) will do a ride in/ride out service if you turn up with the headers and the can!
I bought one of these a couple of months back. My main bike is a KTM1290SAS but I wanted something as an alternative, something smaller, lighter, more manageable that I could 'toof toof' around on (that is probably not being fair because it has plenty of power really). I considered the Tiger 660 but by the time I had specc'd it, I was looking at over £10k which I didn't want to spend on a 2nd bike (6th actually). I found I could get a Tracer 700 (same as this) for £7099 OTR which was a significant saving but actually settled for a year old bike with less than 4,000 miles and loads of accessories (inc full shad luggage) for £5,900. I recently took it on a 3 week trip to Portugal and Brittany and I have to say it was great. I took an air hawk because I don't find the comfort seat actually very comfortable. I have a bad knee and would have preferred my legs less bent, though I'm sure it's fine if you're younger and fitter. I really enjoyed the lightness and manoeuvrability though, not having to worry about road camber or surface when stopping etc. I also averaged well over 70mpg on premium fuel which gave me a range of over 240 mile. One thing to be wary of though, as I got on the boat at Calais, the fuel light started flashing. When I got off the ferry, it wasn't flashing. I then road the bike for a further 25 miles or so without the light flashing and then it started spluttering. Luckily, I was nearly home and knew I was only a mile or so from a garage so no drama but just be aware that the fuel light may start flashing, then stop but won't start again so fill up within 20 miles or you'll be pushing.
Good tip - cheers!
Looks a lot like the Honda NT in the face. I'd give the nod to the Yamaha tho.
Looks a good value middle weight bike,and a good looking bike a bit like the Ducati multistrada.The choice of bikes now is amazing , good video Andy🇸🇪🏍👍😀
Cheers as ever Philip!
Its my hope that the Tiger 660 sport will be successful enough in the States to force Yamaha to bring the Tracer 7 to the market.
Yes I suppose that could drive it.....
I've owned the Tracer 7 for 2 years now, I bought it in 2021. I agree with everything that is said about the bike except comfort. I am 5 foot 8 and after a 2 hour ride, you feel it! Sore arse and back ache. Also, my pillon (wife) says it's very hard even with the soft selection on the suspension. I'm looking at the Trans Alp to replace it. Other than that, it is good, but you will need an after-market seat!
Yamaha never brought it to the states, fortunately, Triumph brought the Tiger 660 and I bought it. Great bike.
Good use of brought and bought.😊
Just bought one of these as a second bike to Ktm 1290 adv so I wasn’t expecting to overwhelmed with it , but Iam it’s an amazing little bike , it’s hard to fault for the price , even the suspension and brakes are pretty good , it’s so quick and nimble and lots of fun . To be fair it’s all the bike you need for everyday riding and so much easier to ride than the bigger bike for local use , but I would be happy to go iff touring on it .Great on fuel and feels streets ahead of the 2010 versys I had before .
Yes it looks good too!
Great review. Seems to be a bit better than the previous model. I like the styling. Keep up.
Yes a big step up in my view
Looks more tiger than the tiger 660 LOL
I've got the 2020 model as my first bike and I love it. The thing I'd add is that the top box rack is more or less mandatory, without it the bike just looks unfinished. Deciding between it and the Tiger Sport 660 I can't say it made the decision for me but it makes me happy every time I see it without the top box. More brands should make their rear carriers look good.
Really comfy, even for me at 6' 4" once I fitted some bar risers and tweaked the handles. Original screen is naff (replaced by a touring screen) and Yamaha OEM panniers are horribly overpriced for what they are. Would like a remote pre-load adjuster for the shock but so far, for me, its all the bike I want.
Limiting factor for those who ride with a pillion: The max load is 188kg, the drawback of such a lightweight bike I guess. Not an issue for me (my pillion is 35-40 kg) but if you're a bigger rider and the spouse enjoys a pie or two it might be better to look at another bike for those weekends away.
@I_am_Thursday Seven year old son. But I always preferred my ladies with some meat on them ^^.
Like your new disclaimer - took me about five attempts to hit it with a click - not bad! Lovely bike too.
Well done anne - it changes from time to time so don't think it's "job done"!
My MT-03 just died on me, went out and purchased one of these yesterday :)
Nice!
wow, this looks so much better than the tracer 9- so clean and elegant!
I agree!
Yep, and not having the WALL-E clocks helps.
...for sure!
I have a 2018 model and In my humble opineon its the best bike I have ever ridden. Thats because it suits me at this moment in time (66 year old duffer who first road bikes in 1972), aparently it has the same weight to power as a Bandit 1250. Its not perfect but could be if you spent money on it, Im more than happy so will leave standard.
It's pretty easy to exceed that limit, 2 people, some luggage and, oops. I think the Versys is 210kg,can't remember the triumph's
Seems like I've got impressive pausing skillz :D
Well done you!
2 days a week in the office since Covid and increasingly awful train service… I’m commuting into London on my big Guzzi V11 cafe racer which isn’t ideal and I really don’t like taking such a nice bike in busy London traffic so I’m looking for the equivalent of a 2 wheel mid size car, Tracer 7 Versys 650, DL650, NC700,
The problem is I just can’t get excited about buying one! I went to my local Yam dealer and a few seconds looking at the tracer I spent my time looking at the R7 🤦🏻♂️
Why not get the R7 then! Great bike…
What a refreshingly unpretentious bike, that just gets on with it and looks smart. Didn't think they made those any more! :)
The cb500x is probably just as good if not a little slower. In the UK the road tax is a fair bit less. As is probably the insurance. Bloody £101 road tax now for 600cc>
Strongly considered this bike, but went for the 660 Tiger instead, little bit better equipped in terms of electronics and more exciting engine in my opinion. Tracer still a great 'all round' option though.
I've collected one of these yesterday, felt totally at ease with 10 minutes 😀great review 👍
Great bike!
Speaka da inglis...1 /2 of your views can't speak metric.
They best learn or go elsewhere then!
How tall are you? I’m loking at buying the bike and if I saw correctly it doesn’t have a seat that is adjustable.
I’m 5’8”
Nice review as ever. Seems like a great all round machine. Looks great in red & does indeed look Ducati-esque at a glance which is no bad thing.
Totally agree - thanks for watching, good to hear from you again RR!
I demoed both the Tracer and Tenere 700s 18 months back and concluded that the Tenere was well worth the £1000 extra for it's greater versatility. If I'd only had £5k to spend I'd have been dead happy with a good used early Tracer but being in the fortunate position of being able to afford more the Tenere looked far better value new.
I too have preferred the Tenere since it's launch but like many bikes in it's class too tall for me - sadly.
They are completely different bikes.
The red looks great -- it really helps make the bike stand out. One thing about Yamahas of late is they're some of the most invisible bikes on the road. Nice dash, great powertrain... I hope they bring it to Canada as the once-popular midsize sports-tourers have all but disappeared from our market.
Now I'm stumped ! I can't moan about modern bikes with this one . It seems to do all the things I want from a bike ( now) . ....
I'll have to watch some sports bike reviews so I can get my old fart moany hat back on ! 😉
cheers buddy peace and love 👍🏻☮❤
Did yamaha really design the cross plane crank to make it sound better🤣🤣
This is a lazy review
I doubt it! Did I say they did then?? I try not and be lazy knocking out several videos a week come what May with no breaks, but thanks for watching anyway…
Nice review. Was shopping for a light touring bike and rode this one, but settled for the V strom 650 xt for the v twin, better pillion comfort and some sort of off road capabilities.
I hoping to make a video of my ADV build of one of these...just putting the bike together now, then I'll strip it and start recording!
In the real world it’s all you need. All day comfort, ultra reliable and cheap to run.. I loved my vstrom but I wasn’t happy with the build quality..
Not available in Canada :(
Yamaha needs to upgrade their displays. They are seriously lagging behind their competition. Honda's even much better.
I oft think bikes are like women. Sure, we all want to ride the latest, newest, youngest model, preferably one hot and fast like the H2...but like a fast young (ish) woman they come at a cost. Nope, give me the Tracer 7 'girl-next-door' any day.
You need a complaint, they don't sell these in the States. I don't know why. Been riding for decades and looking for something in this size and style. Closest Triumph dealer is 2 hours away so that kills the 660 for service. Not crazy about the Versys, was thinking 2022 CB500X, not as much power but if I want to go fast I have a different bike for that, but the Tracer 7 would fit so well. I'll stop the ramble, as always a quality video, right down to the fine print.
Are you going to start releasing some 4k footage soon? looks better on the TV..LOL
Yes I plan to start uploading in 4K soon - it’ll take a while to filter through but stay tuned!
I’m amazed this bike isn’t sold in North America. It’s basically a Honda cb500x on steroids.
Just a suggestion BUT instead of saying how tall are you how about saying what the inseam of your pants is !! It will give a better reference to touching the ground. Thanks..
You talk about your height when it comes to seat height, where I think you should be talking about the inside leg measurement. I'm 5ft 7" but only have a 28" inside leg measurement this means 95% of sports bikes are too tall for me and adventure/sport are too tall.
I have 16,000 km on my 2021.
It’s a great allrounder
Much to love less to dislike ❤️
If only it would have a bit more ground clearance and a 19” front wheel it would be perfect for me 😃
I keep eying the new CB500X for having those 2 attributes but lacking the Tracer’s extra grunt…
It’s always a compromise isn’t it?
Cheers 🍻
BB
Why would you want a 19inch front wheel? It's a road bike after all.
@@Spikycloud to give it just a little off road prowess
Just like Ducati did with the multistrada.
Tall seat road bikes like the Versys, Tracer, Tiger 660 should all have a 19” front in my opinion.
@@BlazinBlades But it clearly isn't designed for that, that's the tenere, with it's much larger forks etc.
@@Spikycloud you win!
🤣🤣
@@BlazinBlades I wasn't trying to score points 😆 just putting across my point of view.
very good first ride out ,,, nice looks ,,, nice colour ,,, cannot go wrong for a commuter / allrounder .. the screens on all those type bikes are rubbish ,,,; just rip them off and ride on ;;;
Yamaha, for the love of God please bring this to the states. I feel forced into buying a Triumph Tiger Sport 660 but the Yam is the bike I want.
Currently converting a brand new one into an ADV bike, somewhere between the Tracer 7 and the Tenere, 19/17" wire wheels...got a little hassle between the Arrow de-cat headers and the sump bash plate! Need to fabricate something! Yamaha's missing link, a fireroad bike!
Kraken bike (misspell intended)! I reckon the exhaust note is similar to the MT07, since the exhaust plumbing looks similar? I just finished a test ride fair at the local YSP and loved the exhaust note of the MT07 in comparison to the Tenere 700, which sounded a bit more agricultural. Still love both bikes for what they are. That Tenere is just dead-nutz simple and the clocks are right in view with barely any need to look down. What's even better is my older eyes can see everything on that panel clearly. :0 Anyhow, I had the opportunity to ride the MT07, Tenere 700, MT09 SP and the Tracer 9GT. Among those bikes, I felt the most at home on the Tracer 9 and of course the Tenere. After riding adventure bikes for so long, the MTs felt tiny, but I suppose one would become more acclimated with time in the saddle. I "had to" beat a yellow light, and that MT09 turned into a sling shot! I know why the reviewers giggle now; immediate power! It would have been great to test ride a Tracer 7, but sadly they aren't available in the Japanese Domestic Market. That doesn't make sense, because a lighter, more nimble touring machine would lend itself really well to these roads. Oh well.
Hello, how effective are the hand guards?
Surprisingly so....
I put my hayabusa in for a major service and was given a tracer 7 and I’m gutted I didn’t get an MT07
This is good option for ugly Mt07 (same bike, different design).
Now i looked at the yam but ended up ordering the nc750x for the reason you mentioned more tech fuel consumption etc
I`ve said rather a lot of latw that Yamaha are probably the most exciting Japanes bikes, and they make a lot of real world bikes. Not only are they real world, but they look really good to, closely followed by Kawasaki. A good friend of mine had an MT07 for a couple of years before he traded it for a Speed Triple, it was a great little bike, and sounded amazing with an SC Project pipe, something i think would be the same on this machine.
I stayed away from the MT range due to sizing not good for taller riders, im 5'11. How is Tracer for tall riders in comparison?
Well Mr Flyer thanks for the review on the Yamaha Tracer 7. It looks like with all the bells and Whistle on the Motorbike that it is showroom ready, so keep it clean. I let you in a secret I once help my dad strip down a Yamaha when I was 18 years old. So Yamaha brought back s lot of memories for me. So a BIG thanks from me. Can not wait to see more.
I know it's a stretch but the looks are a bit BMW RT ish, with Yamaha's fairing embossed with the round tuning forks logo and the model name alongside it. That seat does look comfy. I hate when bike companies offer a "comfort" seat as an option extra to replace what is an uncomfortable standard seat.
How does a tracer 07 compares to an mt 07? Can't decide which one to go for...
the handguards are always hitting the wall or the door so utterly stupid dising
Had one, loved it, until I rode 350 km's.. lovely bike for short tripp's , sporty thing. Thanks sir, great review! Be safe.
Having already owned an 800 tiger xrx, I'm eager to get a test ride on the triumph 660, think I prefer it over the yam.
'Impresive pausing skills' - check :)
Much prefer the styling, as you say more like a Ducati.
I’m about 5’9 would u think it be tall lol thanks
You'd be fine - I'm 5'8"
I'm not actually in the market for another bike- but now I want one ! 😉
Great review, thanks.
Nice review. 👍🏼Might be my next one.🏍
Blimey when did your record this video, last December? It looks like the frozen north.
Yes it was sometime ago! Sorry....
It's too bad this bike isn't coming to the US. Feel like it would do good here stateside.
Nice bike ,other than the fairing don't like how it looks , the bottom seems as though it's got a bit missing ,