Chooch Rides - 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
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- Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2018
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I have the 2015 FJ-09 and feel the same glee as this man every time I get on it. The bike you get for the money is just unreal
Of all the reviews i have watched on this bike, i don't think i have ever seen anyone enjoy themselves as much, great to watch
Picked mine up yesterday Bro.. In love with it... Smooth as butter Suspension is top notch...
keeps calling it an adventure bike. Sport tourer
Love the Chooch commentary & exciteability, great review, ima subscribe & watch some more reviews - good job
Those blue wheels are gorgeous. Yamaha loves blue just as much as I do!
Very nice review . Thank you for sharing. Love the sound of the bike.
Loved watching your review of this bike! Have the same bike now for a couple of months and I love it!!!
I love mine as well. I have the grey 2019 gt 900
Great job on the review. I was just at Maxim buying a new set of gloves yesterday. I could spend all day there...
I have a 2017 Tracer 900... awesome bike. Mine has a quickshifter too, and I love it. But gotta say, this is no adventure bike. It is very much a road-focused sports touring machine (being based on the MT09, here in Europe), with a nod to adventure bike styling. I enjoyed your enthusiastic review! 👍
It’s a great bike I upgraded from the Tracer 700 5 months now & no regrets. Installed Fehling crash bars, tail tidy, led indicators & Smart turn self canceling indicator system it works perfect one of my best investments.
Big smile every time I ride this bike. I would like to change the tires for Michelin 01 or Battlax but for now I have a few Km to go.
The Battlax S21 for sports or T31 for sport touring id say. I absolutely love the S21s myself.
I went on a Yamaha demo ride yesturday and they had Tracer 900GT there in full dress.. beautiful bike. It looks so much better in person for some reason. The demo Tracer had a Yoshimura Tracer full exhaust... oh wow!! It sounds like a beast!!! Thats all i can say. Completely different sound from the stock exhaust. If you get one of these, save up the $1,200 or so and get the Yoshi,,, it will transform your Sport Tourer... great job yamaha.
Excellent review!!
Brilliant review
I have the 2017 TRACER 900 and the vibes through the bars and pegs are hardly noticible so I cant belive this update can be any worse. Its an awesome bike so easy to ride and with buckets of power. I love every minute I spend on it and i ride at least 2 hours a day.
I agree on this! Although i must say i had some kinks with vibrations and knocking between 17k and 20k km, but that all smoothed out.
I've ridden both the previous FJ-09 and the new Tracer 900GT. The Tracer is noticably smoother, especially with the throttle, the jerky throttle of the FJ-09 is long gone, even in A mode I found the fueling to be not very twitchy (could be a POV thing as I ride a Versys 650 which is a tad twitchy on/off throttle).
I have on from 2018 the new Model and vibes throught the bars and pegs are the same i sell my old from 2015, it's a shame i like the bike but with the vibes it's a sh...
Good review, I have this bike and can tell you that the foot peg vibrations are very annoying, and changing pegs to the fjr helps a little but it’s still there, and I will sadly be changing the GT for something else early 2019. The engine on this bike is awesome, but I can’t live with the vibes.
I really like your enthusiasm! Wonderful to watch! 👏👍🙏😀
Jonas Manny thank you!
I thoroughly enjoy your enthusiasm in some of these reviews. I had the exact same response when I rode this bike. I would've bought it in a heartbeat but I absolutely couldn't sell my wife on it. She said it's the ugliest bike she's ever seen and that "you're 43, not 23! That looks like a kids bike!" I thoroughly disagree. I love the looks. Most fun all-around bike I've ever ridden. I ultimately ended up with a Triumph Trophy SE, which is a fantastic bike as well, and my wife actually approved it 🤷♂️. Your review of the Trophy was a major reason I looked at it, so thanks a bunch. I still watch that review often just because of your enthusiasm in it. Keep it up!
Thanks boss and congrats on the Trophy! Had I the choice between the two I would have chosen the Trophy as well.
So, sorry but u do whatever ur wife says? :D
Almost always 🤷♂️ She's more rational than me! And much younger, drop-dead gorgeous, and I love her more than myself!
@@04mattz06 Im happy for u mate! Dont get me wrong but its not healty to love ur partner more then urself. Because if u ever split up, it can be really tough situation from which some men never get out(believe me men are more emotional then women). Talking from experince, wish u all the best.
Time to sell the wife
I had a 15’ FJ09 and it’s the best all around bike made.
Nice review, your enthusiasm is contagious! The quickshifter is for upshifts only, just an fyi.
New For 2021 the quickshift is for upshifting & downshifting.😁
Thinking of upgrading my 700 Tracer to the 900 Tracer GT this year 👍
Good review
Dan Ash
You’ve already done it😂
I’m not stalking you, I just saw your name & thought “I know you from somewhere”😂😂😂
@@brno221973 I have and I'm enjoying every minute of it 👍
Dan Ash
Weather is picking up this week aswell, roll on summer👍☀️☀️
@@brno221973 have to turn my heated grips down lol yeah roll on the summer
2 biggest complaints I've heard with this bike, 1) if you have a bigger foot, the front to rear peg placement is bad. 2) forget about 2 up with bags if you're over 125lbs. The rear suspension is poorly sprung. The front suspension is good as they firmed it up and the wheelbase is longer on these tracer as opposed to the MT09.
I have the 2017 version - the suspension could be much better - but I love the platform. It's a keeper.
Bredaxe so agree about the rear peg placement, a real pain, forces heel out.
Uhhem. 847 cc triple, not 900. One question. Would you trade Sophia for two of these?
'A' mode in the twisties? I think is more for the highway.
I like this bike a lot, but test rode FJ09 2 times and didn't like it both times. I hope this is a different bike. Also looking at GSX-S1000. Bit different but rode it and loved it.
Thanks for the vid.
The engine is from the MT-09.
Whats your height and inseam?
I'm 5'6" and I rode a 2017 Tracer 900 it's a little bit tall for me but I can tiptoe. It felt more than ok and the bike feels light once it starts going.
You are 5'4", tell the truth, lol
@@moncho2000 You caught me lol
I realized that you keep mentioning about tiger 800. I supposed you own one. I am looking to get a Tiger 800 XRX or Yamaha Tracer 900 GT. Which one do you like the best?
Tiger is more comfortable, smoother, and can do some off road. Tracer is pure sport touring. A bit more aggressive. I didn't trade, that should give you the answer ;)
I bought the non-GT 2019 model. I don't want a quick shifter or heated grips. The great thing about this bike is the bang for the buck ratio. The GT model only has marginally more bang for significantly more buck. I am a tall guy. This bike is tall enough to have great ergonomics, yet it feels and handles like a smaller lighter bike. This is a really great general purpose street bike.
Better suspension, quickshifter, heated grips, tft-display, paniers and cruise control is far more than marginal. I love cruise control... 😉
I hate to correct you because I love your videos but the Tracer 900 GT is actually a light sport tourer not an adventure bike. I know it has tall suspension like an adventure bike but it's tall suspended sports touring bike. P.S. you should do a demo on a Super Duke GT.
Good to know thank you!
How can someone who supposedly knows bikes not know that a bike with 17-inch wheels ( the size race/sport bikes use) is not an adventure bike?
@@TerryManitoba there is a ridiculous amount of motorcycles to choose from these days and many motorcycles classes and categories blend together (just look at the Multistrada). MotoChooch has never presented himself as an expert but an enthusiast so cut the guy some slack. His videos are appealing because he comes across as a genuine newbie or newish rider giving his honest opinion as opposed to a seasoned or jaded "expert" .
@@JTinFL GOTCHIA- I couldn't chock down more than a few minutes of this amateur review anyhow. FYI all "adventure" bikes don't have 17s Otherwise you just got sucked into a load of marketing click bait.
@@TerryManitoba the NC700X and NC750X have 17 in front wheels so that's at least two. More than likely others are like that as well. Calm your tits.
This guy should be a commentator. Really entertaining!
Too kind. Thank you 😊
It’s a sport touring bike. Not a mini family van. Of course you r going to feel some vibrations
I will try the T31 soon.
Raving about how well it handles after merely changing lanes? And the acceleration while putting around through traffic?
That's called experience. ;)
The CP3 engine has a bit of "grainy" course-vibration feeling from the pegs, bars, and tank. It's more grainy than the tingle of an inline-4, but it's not a thrum of a twin. I think if Yamaha would have put a counter-rotating balance shaft in the triple, it would have completely removed the vibration but then it wouldn't have been as free revving as it is.
It's because of that "grainy" vibration that I eventually sold my 2015 model after 12 months of ownership. It just irritated me on an almost daily basis, nothing I tried reduced that feel, it's just part of the bikes design. Shame, as otherwise it's a really great bike. Traded it for a 2018 Tiger 800 XRT.
The Tracer is not an ADV bike, it is a Sport Touring bike that just has ADVish styling. I've ridden one, and am seriously considering trading in my Versys 650 for one.
mrvwbug44 I’ve got a Versys 650 and I’m thinking the same thing...
Nice bike
Was drawn to this bike coz of the extras, test rode and the only criticism could find was the vibe coming from bars and pegs. I ride a GS so compared to that, found it great not sure I could live with that vibe though.
It's not for everyone. Try a Tiger if you want more refinement.
Just buy the bike man, life is short. Looks nice but I’ll always love the versys 650 the most.
This is the bike that the versys 650 needs to be upgraded to. C'mon Kawasaki!
I'm going to give it a ride. Actually thinking about trading my Speed Triple?!?! I want to do more touring which is impossible 2 up on the Speedie.
Cross shop the Tiger 800 and def let me know what you think!
@@MotoChooch dont get me wrong... I'm Triumph fan boy... we've talked on the discord NYTriumph .... I've had extended time on the Tiger 800 & Explorer 1200, the 800 seemed underpowered for my 240lbs .... the new 1200 is amazing however that GS style price tag is out of my range.
@@stevesolti7434 My friend owns a Tiger, I rode a Speed Triple a couple of times. Id be surprised if you're not bored with the Tiger... It's an almost perfect touring machine, but I found it boring. Tracer has that raw punch and feels lighter than the Speed, so I think you'll love it.
Boy, if you won the lottery, you would own a lot of bikes. LOL
You know it!!!
Who wouldn't?
Try it 2 up with the boxes on your passenger has next to no room to move her feet!
or payload weight.
The ergonomics for a pillion passenger are not yet fully sorted. I think this bike is really a solo tourer. I run a GT900 and do not accept requests for a ride on the back. Suits me!!
Grip Puppies would probably eliminate HB buzzing
Replace the aluminum pegs with rubber pegs, hopefully that would solve or reduce the vibration. Nice review 👍🏽
Carl G.
Yep, FJR 1300 rubber pegs fit perfect, I know this because I’ve done it to mine, feels much better.👍
Even bought the rears for the wife.😁
I’m thinking of adding the Triumph 800 or the tracer 900 to my garage. Which would you recommend?
I recommend you ride both and see what feels best for you. Tiger is more refined and relaxed. Tracer is sportier
Thanks for the reply, Great review!
@@jimmytheshark86 i have a Standart tracer 900, from may 2018 and i'm super happy!!! Greetings from Portugal 😉
I can only speak from personal experience with the Tracer and not the Triumph. Ride both and then decide. I love my Tracer! Nice sporty bike but with a comfertable riding position.
I had both. I prefer the Tiger. I had the FJ-09. It was too hyper. But as others have mentioned, ride both. Make sure you do some highway miles at speed so there are no surprises after you purchase.
Thanks for showing that initial leg over portion. Sorry but I stopped your video at 3:44. That bike would be way to tall for me to feel comfortable on unless I lowered the suspension.
Glad you enjoyed the tracer .I loved the engine as I also love triples and to be honest prefer the yam to the triumph . However I tried all the crop of adventure bikes and as a surprise to myself found the Honda vrf800x crossrunner to be a better package overall .The pluses being seat height adjustability and the ability to adjust further if needed which unfortunately the tracer only has a 15mm option due to the shock layout ,so if your a 29"-30" inside leg the tracer is an issue which is a great shame .The tracer gt was supposed to have a lot better suspension,it did have an improvement but not enough and when pushed suffers from composure,the Honda is so fly sprung but can be dialled out and still remains composed hard or soft and again very surprised.The gt for the money difference over its standard tracer in my honest opinion is not worth the extra and I would buy a used low miler of the standard and spend some cash on uprating the grade of the suspension combined with a remap/reflash of the Ecu to improve its fuelling.My friend has done just that plus an akraprovic exhaust .This combined with the luggage he has fitted has transformed his standard tracer into a much better bike than the tracer gt actually is .we was both going for the gt ,as he already has a tracer and was going to upgrade and after test rides he and I are glad we did not commit to purchase .The gt is not a bad bike but it's not as good as we was led to believe it was going to be .The most evolving bike in this group to ride ,for me was the multistrada 950 Ducati but purchase price plus all the extras needed for it to make it work better for me really made is very costly.The triumphs are great but for me again a bit to top heavy and tall and certainly are better off Road than the others, I see them daily doing the triumph off road courses,they go out clean and return covered from head to toe in mud etc .I tried a BMW gs1200 ,just great but it's too big ,I tried to get on the new 800 BMW but once aboard I could not get off without a step ladder .Then shock horror the 800 BMW did not have that substantial look of its previous offerings .The side stand was so thin ,I think it would fail me in a short time as I would need it for mount/dismount etc . So each to there own as there's so much choice from engine sizes to configurations we have the lot these days .
A Japanese Triumph literally! lol
Chooch, I had an FJ-09 and when I was in 6th gear I would get a whine that drove me crazy. It started around 47 mph thru 73 mph. I googled it and found that it was a characteristic and I also found out a lot of other FJ-09 owner hated it too. End result - I sold the bike. Once I heard it, I couldn't unhear it. Which brings me to the question, does the updated Tracer 900 have the 6th gear whine?
You sold the bike because of a whine? Over all that power, that triple, that raw fun? Um very curious as to what you bough in its place...
@@Flex1664 Once I was tuned into that whine, there was no unhearing it. And it was loud, and it was on the FJ and FZ forums. Riders stayed in 5th gear to avoid the 6th gear whine, unless you were going over 73 mph then it died down. Anyway, I ain't that young anymore so I went in a 180 degree direction and picked up a NC700X DCT.
Yes, it still has the whine.
Quit whining you’re on a motorcycle
Honda Crossrunner any time
Foot pegs are too far back for touring. Come on Yamaha GET IT RIGHT.
I’d opt for a Super Tenere for the shaft drive alone.
And give up this full-of-character triple for a boring parallel twin in a bike that's too heavy? No thanks, I'll gladly clean and adjust a chain.
@@kingkrimson8771 boring :)) you must off newer rode chiped S10 with no restrictions .
Yes you keep calling it an adventure series it’s not it is a sport touring bike
Wish it were shaft drive.
I too enjoyed your enthusiasm (a little too dramatic though for a first date), but you really need to do a little research on a bike, instead of just hopping on, riding and talking about it, not knowing anything about the bike. And, it's not even close to an adventure bike that you can take off road, purely a sport touring bike. All that being said, I plan to have one of these in my garage this Spring.
i have one of 2018 not a GT Version to many vibration this engine
And no one talk about the issues of this bike is too many
I am looking forward to your review on it.
You keep mentioning Adventure...it's not an adventure bike, it's a sport touring bike.
For 12.999€ in europe,i don't want a chain..
I cannot bare another video saying its an adventure bike !! Fooooooooooooooook!
Your body building........only BMW K1600GT or HONDA GOLDWING fits you :) haha...envy
bike's misfiring when he revs it? what the heck? I can see issues down the road with it... brand new bike misfiring wow
Timestamp
Shaft drive and it would be just about perfect.Make it happen Yamaha.
They say no more than 3 colours on the house, I think it is the same for this bike, one colour too many.
2019! 😂😂😂 Ho my God i have the 2018... Totally different 😂😂😂
I have the tracer 900 (2018) and it is the same motorcycle, but this is the GT version with other accessories and color screen. I only miss the improved suspension on GT.
FJR footpegs from Aliexpress $8 plus a set of bar ends, zero vibes. I know I have one.
I have the XSR900, want this one. How much do you love it so far?
Lol @ Ali Express. Did it take six months to get there or did it not show up at all?
Who would go off roading on a bike like this?:
Me!
@@Evolcanova It is no doubt a beautiful machine but it is a spoert touring bike. I personally think it would be no fun off road. Too heavy
Hell yeah put some 50/50’s on it and let we rip.
most bikes i owned had some vibration, just thought that was the norm., its alive..
I feel so sorry for the bike... It is new and cold and you push it that much...
He wasn't pushing it at all - that engine has much more to give
You have never been to a vehicle factory, they rev all the vehicles under load so they go bang there rather than later. Triumph take them to max torque, Ford Europe take cars to 60mph.
Dude I can see your belly
The moment you said "I'm gonna have to look into this thing a little bit," I knew you knew nothing about the bike. Also when you were saying it's an adventure bike. It's a sport touring bike, don't take it off road.
No feedback Chooch, crap Texas roads.
WTF - It's got 17 inch wheels - SO IT'S 'NOT" AN ADVENTURE BIKE.... not even close
Nope, its a tall sportbike, more of a sport touring bike with ADVish styling. Kind of like a Kawasaki Versys.
@@mrvwbug4423 Except the Versys is ugly and slow as shit..The triple on the Yamaha moves!
Oh I know, I have a Versys and I've ridden the Tracer. The only saving grace to the Versys's looks is you don't have to look at it while you're riding it, the Versys handles incredibly well and is a blast in the twisties, which makes up for the looks. The Tracer is more equivalent to the Versys 1000. My next bike is probably going to be either a Tracer or a Versys 1000 SE, it will largely depend on whether I think the Versys is better enough than the Tracer to justify the price difference.
@@mrvwbug4423 My Tracer (fj-09) with 50k km - handles amazingly well in the twisties - It Is a Keepa.. The seat height is about the same as a sport-bike after the fj is loaded for touring. (32")
Give it one year and that bike goes to shit. I have an fj09 nearly identicle in every way and i should have taken the hint when i was sent a checklist in the mail of problems to cross off. From false gears to computer display issues to detent spring issues, and also poor design as far as location of certain bolts. Also note that this bike seems to be extremely fragile in that the metal that is used is light weight and cheaply constructed. The chain adjuster is no longer flush mith the adjustment marks on the frame making it difficult to get a perfect measurement. You xannot access the air filter for cleaning without removing the outer fairings, cowling, and gas tank. I originally bout the bike because i thought it was next level. Yamaha didnt think of customers when they designed this style of bike. They went cheap, and built a cheap product. I cant use second gear at all now as it has issues with wanting to cut out all together and switch back to neutral, or sputter with sudden increase and decreases in throttle. The only thing that was worth it is the different riding modes, traction control, and abs, as well as various display options. But you can now find that on every other bike. Unless yamaha corrected all the issues on these newer models, i give this bike one year. Dont get sucked in like i did!
They got out a lot of the bugs in 2017, which year was yours?
Rode it and not worth 13000 period. Brakes are soft too buzzy and as usual Yamaha crappy throttle response. Too over dramatic the bikes not all that seriously.
Whats your height and inseam?