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I had a ZX-12R that was always trying to kill me or get me a ticket. Frightening amount of power. So I sold it and bought a ZX-14. Lol Sorry to the OP for hi-jacking the thread!

That's what it was! Cruise control (and not heated grips) is now standard on both GT and non-GT models! I knew there was something that now came standard that never used to. Thanks @HGP61! 🙂

My bad - for some reason I thought they came with both versions for 2021/22. I have to say I do really enjoy having them.

Thanks @Grumpy Goat I only asked as I have always thought the RS was the sharpest looking ST bike out there. I rode one for about 35 minutes and I think I am just used to higher-revving bikes. At the time I was riding a Ninja 1000SX and riding the boxer was weird as it wants to upshift at such lower RPMs than I am used to. I am pretty much addicted to the triple right now after so many years of ignorance. "It can't be as good as 4 inline as it's got one less cylinder" - what i dumbass I was. 😉 Cheers Rob

Ah - the Tech Camo - very nice choice. Yes, the panniers or side cases can be bought separately - but keep in mind you will need to buy the mounting kit/brackets as well - and that can get expensive. You might work out a deal at purchase for them. Not to say that the Yamaha bags are the only option out there... I'll have to go back through the spec sheet to refresh my memory on what you get with GT over the non as it's changed since the previous model and the non-GT isn't even available here in Canada for 2021-22 so I didn't have to contemplate it. For example, heated grips used to come on the GT only - now I think they come standard on both models. I will say though that the semi-active suspension is awesome. It just works. As far as I know, there is absolutely nothing new with the 2022 model - I'm not even sure that given the pandemic and delivery delays etc. that Yamaha has released new colour schemes for 2022...I think it's basically the same bikes with a 2022 badge. Rob

Hi Sunde Where are you located? It would help to know when answering your questions. I'm guessing the UK or EU (maybe AUS) as we never did get the VFR800x here in North America. Also, here in NA the 2020 model is the same as the 2018 & 2019. The Tracer 9 was a 2021 (and now 2022) model. I've had both a 2019 GT and a 2021 T9 GT so I can likely help answer some questions. Rob

I see from your signature that you also have a 1200RS. I almost bought one but the characteristics of the boxer engine weren't what I was looking for. Ended up with my first Tracer (2019 GT) and am now on my second (2021 T9 GT). How do you like the RS and when do you ride it over the Tracer? Cheers Rob Ontario

Nice video GG! Are you a Canadian transplant to Houston? Cheers Rob

Where are you located in Western NY?

Thanks @Kenny A.! Still not sure how exactly the fog light bracket attaches to the bike - did you have to futz around with it all when installing the rad guard? I'm thinking not as the rad guard attaches on the sides and the bracket on the top. Is this accurate? Cheers Rob

Sending you a message!

Replace the stock screen with a sport version from Puig, Ermax or (my preference) MRA. You will still get air, but it will be "clean" - eg. no buffeting or turbulence. I'm 5'8" and this has been my experience with my MRA Sport screen. Rob

Good to know!

Thanks Kenny! I am most interested in how the bracket mounts up. I have an EvoTech rad guard, so hoping that won't get in the way. The fog lights themselves are available here in Canada - although they are pricey ($500 CAD). Cheers Rob

@Kenny A. - have you received your Yamaha fog lights yet? @yamtracergaz- have you? I am looking to order the Yamaha fog light stay / bracket from the UK as here in North America they attach to an engine guard, which I don't want. I would love to see some pictures of the installed lights and bracket if you could take some once you have them installed! Cheers, Rob

They definitely know how to engineer the fun out of motorcycles. Fit and finish can't be beat though.

Mmm...now I want pizza (and beer). 😉

That's totally fair. I will say that I enjoy manually shifting so much that I disabled my quick shifter on my bike as soon as I got it. I have since re-enabled the downshift portion, but not a fan of the upshift feature. I still use my clutch most of the time. <shrug>

Especially automatic parallel twins. 😉 Assuming of course Honda offer it with DCT.

Is the guy who started the board and was moderator/admin still around? I forget his name. He used to post all the time but haven't seen him around. I know there was an upgrade a few months back...maybe that functionality was lost/removed at that time...

While we're at this - does anyone know if the members map is no longer available? Either that or I am totally blind. Rob

Totally agree with you both. The new Suzuki 1000 GT as well. It's good to have choices! Rob

If it was a new Tracer 9 GT, then it was likely me.

I can't remember what road it was on...maybe Cedar Springs Road? We were heading north - the red FJ was heading south. Would have been around 11am or so.

Red FJ-09 in the Halton Hills / North Burling area on Saturday - didn't catch what the other bike was. Was it you @Husqy or you @piotrek? Rob