2018 Yamaha Tracer 900GT Review
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- 2018 Yamaha Tracer 900GT Review: Yamaha have taken the already good Tracer 900 and made a number of changes to the bike, seemingly following customer feedback. The GT version of the bike is a more sport touring version of the machine with better screen, uprated suspension, heated grips as standard, a new riding position and TFT screen...but do these changes make it a better bike? Stay tuned to find out...
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I waited two years for this bike to arrive, bought the Raven Black for me it's the best-looking one. Regarding all the negative comments, for the price show me something better, It's light, fast, great touring, & lots of extras that are standard. David newman if you need an electric screen buy a car.
You didn't mention that the suspension is fully adjustable, that alone is a 1000 euro upgrade. Some guy mentioned the side panniers didn't take a full face helmet, this bike is for riding not for storing helmets. fill the panniers with camping gear & do what it's designed for.
It gives me a big smile every time I ride this bike, hello, isn't that what it's all about. The slight vibration on the pegs reminds me that I'm on a motorbike.
Best regards, Frank.
Frank Stocker an electric screen would be ideal for touring. Keep it low in the summer so the wind cools you down and high in winter when it pissing it down and freezing........ wasn't an negative comment. Love the bike, just an idea.
Frank Stocker Totally agree with that Frank, I'm loving mine !
One thing i would like to know is this bike “pillion friendly”? It’s hard to fins a review with the pillion point of view.
Frank Stocker test rode one today. In US they retail for $12990. Imho this is the best all around motorcycle for the money in any category. Simply amazing. I currently own a FJR and a cb1000r. Looks like the FJR may be getting traded in soon.
Lovely bike but not very pillion friendly when you consider the carrying capacity is 180kg. For what is billed as a touring bike it doesn't leave much room for luggage.
Great review tmf. Had mine for just over a week now, great all round machine. Looking forward to touring the d-day landing beaches soon!!
Been away from bikes since my early 20s kids are up and been wanting a new bike, I really fancy getting this..great review 👍
TMF keep the quality videos rolling. I just saw this at the dealer and wow! It is a stylish bike looks large but well balance. Safe travels.
Superb review as always thanks for your time to show us these great machines and this Tracer GT is no exception.
First big run for the 900GT, Bath to RAF Cosford to see the Tornado fly past. Very comfortable, very fast, there and back in seven hours, one stop for fuel, 30minutes at Cosford , see the Tonkas and go home. Very good day! Very good motorcycle.
Thank you for another cracking, honest review. After watching this, and your review of the 2017 Tracer 900, I took a used 2018 Tracer 900 (not GT, funds didn’t quite stretch that far) out for a test ride today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Paid for it there and then, delivery due on Wednesday. Happy Days !
Exciting times Ian!
I have absolutely waited for this review a long time and it's finally here. Thank you sir.
Hope it was worth the wait!
Definitely sir. This is one of my top favorite bikes on my list. Love the Tracer a lot.
Finally got a chance to ride the Tracer last week and it's a splendid bike overall. Best value in the sport tourer category.
When I decide to buy a new bike, I do all my homework and have a short list of 5. I then hope and pray TMF has ridden one and done his unique style of review. Then test ride the top 3. TMF provides such a helpful review and view point. Comparing to other bikes in class. Answers all the questions and then some. What an absolutely brilliant and valuable channel.
Thank you very much Lee - appreciated!
Saw the blue version yesterday in my local showroom, looked a good solid bike. One for the future for me, just a great value, do everything bike. I want one! 😊
I had a ride of the same year Tracer 900, but the non-GT version, (in the same beautiful (to my eyes) kind of Singer-Porsche grey colour) and I was surprised by how bad the suspension was, even jumping off a '98 VFR (which aren't exactly known for great suspension). Glad you mentioned it in the review. I hope to have a ride on the GT soon, but I wouldn't even think about buying the non-GT version.
Great review ( as ever ) TMF. I have Airfix grey GT with 1500 on the clock after 6weeks, totally agree with all of your findings.
Excellent review, as always. I must ride this bike one day, looks right up my alley. Cheers.
Your reviews are great. They're just right and a pleasure to watch. Thanks for doing the GT as I was curious about it. I saw one at the dealer last Friday and was surprised that it was bigger and taller than I expected, more than I need. After a test ride, I bought a black 2018 MT09 like the 2017 one you reviewed in your other video. Terrific bike and so much smoother than I anticipated in the canyons. Still keeping the S1000RR too, though. Nice to have variety. Atb, Mike
Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF
Great review as always. Have the test ridden the GT and really wanted to like the bike. The vibes are a deal breaker, I could feel them through the footrest as well as the bars. The bike is good but was underwhelmed coming from a 1200GS which is to be expected. Good value and I am sure they will sell well.
Great review, I have the same bike and have done nearly 3000 miles across Europe last week, amazing machine. Vibration happens around 5000 revs but it doesn't bother me that much to be honest, and yes, that screen is noisy!
Great review, TMF, as always! Giving serious consideration to this bike, but I'm somewhat torn between having something that can do (most) anything or having a streetfighter that's light and powerful for commuting around the city, which is 99% of my cycling time at the moment. Thanks for the info!
Great job with the review! Currently riding an '08 Fz1, but this would be at the top of my list for a replacement.
Love your reviews TMF, please keep them coming! The Tracer 900 GT and "Ninja 1000" (z1000sx) are in great battle within my household thanks to your reviews. The Tracer was winning, but am giving pause to the vibrations and fuel range. However, the gizmos and center stand are hard to beat on the Yamaha!
Good luck with your choice Mark!
great review as always. I have a 66 plate which I use mainly for commuting. Thinking of upgrading to the GT version. Quick shifter and a more comfortable seat a big bonus. I have been told the handlebars are slightly narrower than my version. Tank size is the same at 18 ltrs though. Mt09 is 14 I think from memory
Bought a mtsp09 on the strength of your review. Off touring so this may have been a better bet. Its a great bike and thankyou for your unbiased reviews
Road one today they're very good have the essential gadgets and could easily do the Alps, just need slightly taller screen im 6tt. Amazed with the grunt like a twin but spools up quicker cruises well in excess of 70 sits easier at speed than the GS. Quick shifter great away from the lights and tight bends. Brakes spot on front disk totally adequate rear ok. Hmmm nice bike who needs 1200 this thing flys
Love all of the TMF reviews .... !!
Another excellent review! Boy have you been blessed with some great riding weather this summer!
Sure have and it seems to be continuing!
Nice review TMF. I’ve always liked the look of the Tracer although never ridden one. Me and my brood are off to the US for a few weeks and just bought an iPad to hdmi adapter so we can keep watching on the TV. Cheers!
Nice one!
It’s a great review, looking forward to seeing this in the flesh and this maybe my next bike 👍. I’m 5’7” so I’m confident that it should fit me just fine.
Dear TMF. Have bought one of these. Pick it up tommorow. Keep up the good work. Cheers ears.
Congratulations!
Great review, I have been waiting for this one. Looking for my "retirement bike" and this is the front runner at the moment. Kawi Concours is another possibility, it is more powerful, but a lot heavier.
thank u very much TMF, for this review, i've been waiting for your review on this bike since i am gonna buy it. And u were really helpful for me to make me not changing my mind and go for another bike.
Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF
Nice review as always TMF. keep 'em coming :)
Bought a tracer 900 GT last week. First bike in over 3 years. Your reviews have helped me enormously over the last 9 months.
Love the bike might look for an aftermarket screen I'm 6ft 2 it feels a bit breezy after 60 mph.
Big shout out to Ian Bell motorcycles Northumberland couldn't be more helpful. Now if it would just stop raining 🙄😉
Thanks again TMF.
Congratulations Steven!
Great review, saw this today in the show room the exact one you where riding from high Wycombe Yamaha and it's absolutely stunning
Crikey -hasn’t it sold yet!?
I don't mean the one your actually riding I mean the one that looks just like the one your riding
Great review as ever, very useful information thanks very much. All the best.
Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF
Like the exhaust being tucked in and that it comes with a centre stand.
Thank you for the review. Was excellent to the point I have now purchased. Fantastic machine that is capable of a hard fun ride to touring. Keep up the good work.
Thanks and will do!
I’ve not been looking forward to this review. Through gritted teeth I’ll keep my 17 plate........but why didn’t they put cruise control as an extra on the ‘17 something about the ecu ? The TFT doesn’t bother me I’m to busy looking forward. Another cracking review thanks.
Thinking of upgrading maybe, to one of these. I have the 2017 Tracer and love it. An absolute pleasure to ride and perfect for New Zealand roads. I was going to mention the tank size, but i see someone already has. I have put the Yamaha grip warmers on mine, so the only thing missing is cruise control! All bikes these days ought to have at least grip warmers and all tourers should include cruise control as standard. Keep up the great reviews.
I agree on both points!
Picking mine up on Friday next week from the wonderful Phoenix Motorcycles in Trowbridge, thanks for the review helped the buying decision!
Congratulations!
I have been waiting for this review especially coming from you
I hope it was worth the wait! Thanks for watching....
Thanks for this valuable review again...Now which one to choose this one or Africa Twin?
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Love your reviews. Some of the best on RUclips. Except now I want 6 bikes
Sorry about that Jeremy!
Nice review as always, great imformation.
Another great review TMF. I am looking for a “do it all bike” and this one is on the shortlist. My wife likes to ride pillion and that area of the bike looks like it would meet with approval also.
As a U.K. rider I would be interested to know if there is any protection for the swing arm or whether a hugger is the first thing that needs to be purchased!
Keep up the good work!
I agree, lots of nice bikes in the market at the moment but I like Yamaha’s recent design thinking and price brackets.
Thanks for another great and enjoyable review TMF 🍻
Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF
Nice review thanks, I like the idea of the sportier ride of the GT and its relatively light weight, but I'm a bit concerned that it may feel cramped with a pillion. love my Super Tenere but there's no getting away from it being a big lump, and a little bit ponderous to ride, but being big it is luxuriously roomy (I'm 6,2") and it takes everything when touring including my wife with ease. You've persuaded me to book a test ride on the GT to check it out.
Thanks for the review TMF!
I absolutely love the reviews but the lovely tour through the English countryside is why I'm here. Well done!
Thanks.....
I'm watching your Arctic Circle vid now! Beautiful. I'm in Oregon and have been blessed with beautiful riding out here as well! Cheers!
I must ride there one day!
You are welcome to come ride with me anytime. Its a beautiful state with some amazing moto roads!!
Nice review! Got this bike now for a week and I love it!! Love that 3-cylinder sound! Your reviews are a pleasure to watch and it would be great if you could do reviews of older bikes. For instance a BMW R1150RT. My previous bike. How do the older bikes compare to the newest generation bikes, that would be interesting to watch in a review.
Thanks - and it’s the logistics of getting older bikes that is the problem....
Andy hi, though I have left plenty of comments on your videos (all positive of course), I thought it right to say thanks on this review for all your hard work.
You frequently say that there aren't really any poor bikes and we live in a 'golden age' and though it is true, it is also a little frustrating when us ordinary folk are trying to decide by narrow margins.
However re-reviewing your Tracer review, you actually subtly identify all of the Tracers pros and cons perfectly.
Restricted to a single bike that has to do a bit of everything as comfortably as possible, even with its lack of technology and dodgy quality in places, the Tracer 900GT was the only choice last year for me.
The pros have exceeded all expectations and the cons all liveable or fixable for a small number of british pounds.
Thanks again and keep up the great work (and yes you can add some more subtle humour like 'mmmm fitness fanatics ... excellent')
Cheers Bob - glad you're spotting my jokes!.....
Great review as always. This will be my touring bike and will look nice in my garage next to my beautiful MT07 cheers
Great review and honest opinion, will check the site out when I come to sell my MT09 sp
Had mine now in the black colour option about three weeks and love it. I test drove the Tiger Xca and Xrt but also the BMW GSA and opted for this over them all based upon value for money, handling and engine performance for everyday riding. I get the colour schemes are not everyone’s cup of tea but i find them modern looking and eye catching. The screen is however, I have to say, not very good and could be better. Also think a heated seat should have been included. Other than that it’s a brilliant bike that is real value for money....I love it. Adjust the suspension to suit you and it transforms the handling so it’s worth putting the effort in to find your ideal settings!!! Great review by the way!!
Thanks very much for watching - appreciated!
What were your thoughts on the two Tiger 800 models compared to the Tracer GT?
Awesome review man! I’m getting this bike!!
Thanks for the review. I’m taking 900GT out for a test ride next weekend from Powerbiking as I’m starting to look for a replacement for my Honda NC750 XA. As I need something with a bit more oomph for two up long distance riding.
Make sure and tell 'em you saw it on the Missenden Flyer! (that way they might let me ride more bikes :0)
Your videos are great. If I wasn't stuck in "the colony" I'd join you in Britain for a ride.
TMF,
Good looking bike & good video. Greetings from the states, UK looks like a very nice place.
Good review, rode one a while back and loved it, but found a lot of vibration on the pegs and bars.....would still consider it though, great value for money
I just wanted to you know that I bought this motorcycle partly because of your review. I was between this and the Triumph Speed Twin (which I love). Ultimately, It was because I wanted "a bike you could do it all on". I'm loving the Tracer 900 GT though, what a smooth machine it is!
Nice one - and congratulations on the bike!
I was looking at this bike or bmw f850 gs, spoilt for choice theses days. Excellent review as always
Almost went the mt way myself until i found a man to reduce safely the gs's handlebar width. On that note possibly add widest point measurements for those of us that have to negotiate a narrow garden entrance etc?
If Yamaha add a shaft drive to this machine i think it would clean up the adventure market,great review as ever.
If they had the Tracer GT this time last year I think I would have gone with that over the Tiger Sport I got. For the money it has everything you need for a great all rounder.
Thanks for posting. Great video as usual. Very thorough. I could never do what you are doing. For me, the temptation would be great to buy many of these bikes you test drive. Which would be fine, except for my wife divorcing me and having to live under an overpass. Trade offs, I suppose. Best to live vicariously through you. :)
Actually there are so many good bikes out there you would never know which ones to buy!!
I've been waiting for this review, brilliant as usual. I currently have a 2016 Versys 1k (and a Z900rs but let's forget about that one.ahah) and this bike has really caught my eye as a potential replacement. The only problem I can think of is that's it's more a case of want vs need in my situation.lol cruise control is a + but smaller side bags (can fit a full face each side on the Versys) and no default top box might be a negative
choices choices....
I put this up against the Triumph Tiger 800 and this one wins hands down. Great video Sir as always! This will be my next bike in my stable of steeds. Best video done on this bike. Very informative to the point it pushed me over the edge. Buying the GT version.
Enjoy!
Love the tracer and it just keeps getting better. A bike for me would have to be a do it all bike. The commute to work, tour of Europe and something fun for the weekend. Tracer GT it is then.
Good value and nice features like quick shifter, cruise, heated grips for the money. Vibes at highway speeds, now that is a question mark. Other than that, a very nice machine. Cheers!
It’s Blue, not purple! Having done some miles on mine I agree that the screen needs changing. I don’t seem to suffer the vibrations from the handlebars, but do from the foot pegs st higher speeds. Replacing the stock foot pegs with those from the FJR sorted this problem though. Good review, great bike!
Great bike, great review TMF!
I’ll add it to the list!
I need a bigger garage!
Tell me about it!
Love my 2016 900 tracer... original seat was dire and my "comfort" seat not that much better, have been all over the country on it and into London and back 5 days a week... It is a little on the sportier side for long journeys but cannot fault it with exception of the stock suspension which needs tweaking to get right. It's a bit skitish... Have mine in the best colour, silver and blue wheels lol.
Led indicators, comfort seat, few bits and a full akro system.... sounds the bollocks.
All together a very nice review, thorough and informative. The rider is clearly experienced and points out both the pros and cons with solid conclusions. Perhaps, as a helpful suggestion, the rider should compare and contrast this bike to the BMW f900 XR, which in my estimation is it's closest competitor. All in all, a really top-notch review. Thank you very much for the great work and keep it up!
Much appreciated! I'll pass your comments on to the rider....
Great review. I need to point out, though, that you mentioned 3 times the bigger tank. That's incorrect, all Tracers have always had this exact tank: 18L. Nothing has changed on any versions in that respect since its launch in 2015. I know, I've owned a 2015 and just traded for the '18 GT.
Thanks for the clarification (not sure where I got that idea from then!!)
TheMissendenFlyer it's larger than the MT09 (SP) which would have been your most recent review of this bike type by 4 litres. But then everything in it is bigger overall!
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Just when I thought I'm on top of my game, this comes along and completely messes up all my opinions, resulting in a complete rethink. After a long drought on desirable options in the market, manufacturers seem to have listened intensely to what people want and are in the process of rolling those out. I for one can't be happier for them making my next bike choice that much more difficult.
Agreed - some great machines to choose from these days...
That's what im thinking. I have an old Fazer for 8 years now, and every time i think about replacing it, something even flashier appears. Oh well, at least one can testride many sweet bikes. I think i will wait the KTM 790 Enduro and then decide.
Great review as always, spoilt for choice we certainly are these days, and for the most part all good quality machines. Makeing that final decision on which bike has never been harder!
Good problem to have!
Great rundown. Enjoy your tour to Norway MSF. Warm weather awaits you. My son is living there at the moment. He tells me the water temp at the beach the other night, yes twilight swimming with many others at 11pm, was 22 degrees C. You lucky man.
Wow - where is he in Norway?
TheMissendenFlyer Oslo.
Another great review (long awaited).. i agree with you on all of your findings. Its perfect for a tourer for solo or slim peoples but me and the mrs found it a bit squished... and she'd need Bigger panniers! Lovely engine tho.
Picked mine up today in Phantom Blue and I love it 😍
Congratulations!
Hi TMF I was born in Beaconsfield and yes it’s always been a very expensive place to live so much so I had to move away . Not really the place for a budget touring bike or anything budget come to think of it lol . Great review as always .
No "budget" and "Beaconsfield" don't really mix....
Thanks again for the nice review, TMF. People used to complain about the older Tracer being uncomfortable. Is this one more comfortable? I appreciate what Yamaha is doing for the market with this bike at a decent price and excellent specs. I'm pretty sure it'll make an excellent tourer. I honestly just so wish Kawasaki would make a bigger version of the Versys 650, though. The bike is really hard to beat in terms of comfort, customisation, low consumption and above all reliability.
Yep, 10 or 15 more HP on the Versys would be just perfect to cruise on the highway at midrange or for the occasional emergency acceleration when loaded with passenger and luggage.
Exactly, more power & similar features as the tracer GT for around the same price or alittle less & they'd have some serious competition on there hands.
Very informative video. Made me smile when you said most of us only have 1 bike...except you of course:)-
Glad you liked it!
I took the same exact model code for a test ride 2 weeks ago. All in all it is a terrific motorcycle. Three minor comments.....
The signal switch is a bit hard to find while wearing gloves. I found the seat in the low position is a little too firm and tends to push me toward the gas tank. And according to the sticker on the gas tank you need to use a high octane premium fuel.
Another excellent review. Feeling like this might be my next bike. ;) Love your channel.
Thank you!
Great review. I have had mine for a month and is a great bike. Screen is shocking and will be buying a puig screen on the 1st aug. If I was designing the bike I would have had hard buttons for the grips and the engine modes and traction in the menu.
Great video review as per. I found the seat gave me backache after a while. Probably had it too low on the demo bike to accommodate everybody, that's also why it felt a little cramped leg wise. Other than that an excellent bike. The vibey bars can be mitigated by some grip puppies as I have on my Triple RS.
Even though I prefer the triple, I'd be swayed to go with the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 with it's 20 liter fuel tank and better stock wind protection.
Thank you TMF for another great review.
Thank you for watching!
Great review as always and no white van!
Great bike and video as always dude
Thanks for watching and for stopping by! All the best - TMF
I'd be interested in your opinion of this bike versus the Kawasaki Versys.
Been waiting for this review. I upgraded to the GT from my '15 Tracer and the difference is amazing. The longer swing arm makes a big difference to the handling. The stability of the bike is now spot on. I added some extra's, one which you will appreciate, I went for the heated comfort seat which is just over £350 (a bargain compared to your GS one) and the switch just slots into the spare socket next to the TFT screen so all neat and tidy. The TFT screen is brilliant and the way it switches at night time to all black with white writing is a nice touch. All in all I couldn't be happier. Its a perfect all rounder. I can get to my destination in comfort, unload the panniers and have some serious fun in the twisties when I get there. I don't think anything comes close to the spec for the price.
Thanks for the real world feedback Alan...
Great bike. I had the TDM900 twin and loved it
Another great review TMF! As you're a GS advocate, does it measure up? Granted it's a more affordable machine but is it a worthy opponent with a more palatable price tag?
God that color scheme looks so much better than what we get in the us.... you can have whatever color you’d like. As long as its black..
Once again another great Video review.It looks like a nice Bike !! Thankyou.
Great review, looking at buying one of these now, don't like the dash on the newer model at all with the split screen,
I doubt those panniers weigh 6kgs, the recommended capacity might be 6kg per side?
Airfix Grey? 🤣
What a great all-rounder. Nice, useful review too, TMF 👍
Thanks....
Great review TMF, food for thought, you are right do we need to spend 16 to 18 k when this bike ticks all the boxes. Thanks again, keep up the good work sir. 👍🏍
Well all the boxes except one..shaft
I always enjoy your reviews. Could I ask a question? are those bike trousers the UglyBros motor pool? if not, what are they please? Thanks again for another great review!
They're from RST - don't think they make them anymore....
Completely agree with all of that! I have been in the market for a while, and waited for this as I thought it was going to be the one, and thought the engine was great and the value for money is outstanding...however, the high speed wind noise annoyed me a little too much. I have therefore just ordered the Ducati Multistrada 950 tour. Picking it up next week, and just a little bit excited about that 👍🏍
Congratulations!
tank is the same size 18 L for all 900 tracers, great bike & review
Also for the FJ-09, the US version.
You've given me lots to think about. Thanks!
Hope I helped rather than hindered!
TheMissendenFlyer you've definitely helped. Still waiting to see if Yamaha will bring in the GT version to Australia. (Want the cruise control, heated grips and quick shifter...) Was going to look into the Zero electric bikes here too, but unfortunately Zero has withdrawn from the Aussie market for the second time! :-( Why is it so hard to find a new bike? Anyways, it's fun looking. Thanks again for your time replying and and all the great views you make!
I bought one, and your review is spot on, I’m glad you mentioned the vibration issues as I thought it was just me. After 2k miles it still vibrates as bad as when I got it, dealer not interested and says all bikes vibrate 😳😳, so basically just get on with it. Screen works better at very high speeds, but as you say pretty useless most of the time. Best advice is to try before you buy to see if you can live with the vibes. Thanks TMF.
Thanks for the comment and glad we agree! All the best - TMF
Just the sort of things that get VERY tiresome when putting serious miles on bikes and most suffer from them.
At what speeds do the vibrations occur?
Roger Zeitgeist Smith . Hi Roger, the vibrations start about 75 mph and disappears around 85 mph, it doesn’t matter if you’re in 5th or 6th gear you can’t get round it. I generally have to cruise at just about 90 mph to avoid it, this is usually on the motorways of course. It’s a right pain in the arse, and I’m seriously thinking of selling mine because of it. Get a test ride if you can is the best advice I can give you.👍
Duncan Blanchard lol. Selling a brand new bike because it vibrates.