tracer 900

[Samsbike]

Anyone got one, had one? What are your thoughts on it?

Is it worth paying the extra for the GT version (I am wondering if they will drop prices of the old model as the new model is out now)

cheers

[MarJay]

This was released just a few minutes ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoGRAylaIhs
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[bigdom86]

I rode one and really liked it, I have considered swapping my MT09 for one simply for the improved comfort

[Bloggsy]

When I was looking for a new bike, I road tested a Tracer and did not like it so it was suggested I tested the MT-09 and loved it so much I am on my second one.
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[bigdom86]

[Bloggsy]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[AL-]

I owned the original MT09 Tracer brand new in 2015, I also owned the Tracer 900 GT brand new in 2018

The GT was a big improvement over the original. The 2021 seems to have gone even further and improved it

I wouldn't buy another of either bike though

The engineer is addictive, makes a great sound

The fuel gauge is ridiculous by that I mean one minute you will have half a tank then it drops suddenly and rapidly

Suspension was not great at all on either bike, maybe the 2021 will be better with the electronic

Wasn't comfortable for the wife on the back. If your carrying pillion you will constantly knock their feet which gets annoying after a while

The screen is next to useless, doesn't make any difference if you have it up or down

You can't have hard cases and a top box. Although, they finally addressed this with the 2021 model

[FretGrinder]

[Tdibs]

That was my impression of test riding a a 2015 too, suspension was poor, fuelling was really bad off part open throttle, screen caused tons of noise/buffeting, would be better without one. All that was kinda made up by a fun and engaging engine, I had no problem flat footing at 5'11.

My main gripe was the spotty fuelling + and pogo rebound, if that could be sorted for cheap it would be a perfect sports tourer.
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[Samsbike]

Thanks all. By all accounts it’s all sorted but will need to ride in to really see what to do.

The MT09 is probably best for my day rides, but I would like to tour more and am often on motorways trying to get some where nice quickly, so the tracer makes more sense.

[AL-]

Good luck which ever way you choose

[kgm]