Yamaha Tracer 700

[Tdibs]

https://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/yamaha-tracer-700-revealed/31143.html

Thoughts?
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Previous : 09 Vanvan 125| 02' Sv650s || Current: 1999 Xj600n | 1992 DR650 RSE | 2005 Fazer 1000

[Rogerborg]

Fazer on stilts?
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[Doovy]

I'd consider the MT09 Tracer for my next bike, but not this MT07 version. BHP seems a little low.

Having said that, I've never ridden one...
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Yamaha RXS 100 > Honda CD 250 > Honda Hornet 600 > Honda CBR 600RR > Yamaha RXS 100 > Kawasaki ZX6R J2 > Yamaha FZ1

[recman]

I wonder if it comes with PR4s as standard.

[KnightsFall]

I rather like it. I found the MT-07 somewhat uncomfortable to sit on but it might have been a tougher choice if those things were available.
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Fly 125 -> YBR125 -> NC750S

[Rogerborg]

My main thought is that Kawasaki and Suzuki have been caught out again, gouging punters for £450 / £700 more for the equivalent Versys and V-Strom. Let's see if they drop their prices like they had to do when the MT-07 came out.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[Loui5D]

[Rogerborg]

I think we all know that, but it still forms an anchor price for haggling on a new bike.

They dropped the SFV650 list price to match the MT-07 pretty sharpish, as did Kawasaki with the ER6.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[c-m]

[gdj444]

[quote="Rogerborg"]My main thought is that Kawasaki and Suzuki have been caught out again, gouging punters for £450 / £700 more for the equivalent Versys and V-Strom. Let's see if they drop their prices like they had to do when the MT-07 came out.[/quote]

This - I've been debating updating my MK1 Versys for the new MK3 version - Best price I can get from a local dealer is @ £6800 OTR (I want to buy local if I can), if I want a few bells and whistles i.e. the GT version then it goes over £8k!

I'm glad I haven't yet made a decision as I can now wait until the Tracer 700 comes out and take it for a ride, it may be great in which case i'll probably buy it, or if it's not at least it should make Kawasaki trim their prices on the Versys a bit

Jonesy

[kawashima]

Larger tank and screen looks attractive. A bit worrying about seat height of 845mm. I want to sit on it if I have a chance.
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own:2020 Serow 250
owned: 2012 YB125SP, 2008 TDM900, 2005 W650, 2002 LS125R, 2002 CB400SF, NS50F, C50 / Trip to UK(2009), Hokkaido touring(2013)

[techathy]

I found this a little interesting:
https://cdn.bcf.44bytes.net/files/accel.png
top is thrust to weight based on the same gearing, the bottom one is based on the same in-gear top-speed.[/img]