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6 hours ago, nhchris said:

I tell da wife all the bike mods I make are for "increased safety" in this very dangerous sport.

So far so good...

Ah, yes—this is an awesome one that I employ regularly.

I've had MOTECH crash bars on two previous bikes and am a bit confused about their bars for the Tracer. On my two previous bikes, the crash bars on the left and right sides were connected together by a bar across the front of the radiator. This stiffened up the whole system. 

The MOTECH bars for the Tracer don't have that connection. I look at the photos (attached here) and think, yeesh, isn't this setup going to just rip out the engine mount bolts with a bad tipover/down?

Any opinions? Thanks.

9 hours ago, roadrash83 said:

That beak is as bad as Yamaha's  U.S. colors for the 2020 Tracer GT!                                                                                                                                    I'm looking forward to going to the New York Motorcycle show on Friday, to see all the new offerings. But, I bet I will walk out of the show even more impressed the Tracer GT, it's still a lot of bang for the buck.                                                                                                                             

Ah, would be interested in hearing your impressions of the Tiger vs. Tracer. 

2 minutes ago, keithu said:

Spec sheet numbers aren't everything. It's a little down on HP compared to the Tracer, but it also appears to weight a little less despite carrying a little more fuel. My only concern: Is there a "Delete Beak" option? 

If I were planning to replace my FJ-09 the Tiger would get serious consideration. 

Interesting on the beak. I owned a '16 Tiger 800 XRx. The road-going XR models had a much shorter beak compared to the offroad XC models. Now all the new 900s seem to have the same sized beak.

Agreed—beaks bad.

https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/adventure/tiger-900

One of the models is called the "900 GT." Sounds familiar. Pricing is currently shown only for the base model: $12.5K USD. Got to imagine that the GT and Pro are going to be way up there.

Bike has a bit of a Multistrada vibe in some of the photos.

Tracer 900: 105 HP / 60 lb-ft torque

Tiger 900: 94 HP / 64 lb-ft torque

High-quality kit. Was surprised to see a number of their items currently listed at 50% off, including their Explorer Lite tank bag and the small Expedition dry duffel—I picked up both. I have no connection to the company...just a happy previous customer.

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6 hours ago, HGP61 said:

I changed to a 17 plate Tracer last June and the only other bike on my short list was the Tiger 800. My Riding Buddy changed his bike about the same time for a Tiger 800 XR low (He realy fancied the Tracer but is slightly vertically challenged and coudnt reach the ground on the Tracer.) After  riding both bikes I am so glad I opted for the Tracer,   

PS after I had changed that stock windscreen for a touring PUIG.

Great to hear!

On 11/9/2019 at 10:39 PM, betoney said:

Very True.  I was just on the BMW website looking at the 1250RS, adding a few options through the "build your own" section quickly brought the price from $15,700 to $19K ($3150 select package) and that didn't include hard bags or navigation.  The side bags and top box with inner bags are an additional $2500, the navigation system that is integrated into the handlebar controls with a smart mount is another $1000.

Then you start with the personalized cosmetic farkle options...

My jaw hit the floor the other day when I was spec’ing out a R 1250 RT. $1,430USD for a top case. What?!

4 hours ago, keithu said:

I rented a Tiger 800xrx a couple of years ago while in SoCal for work. I figured it would be similar to my FJ-09 but I was surprised how different the motors felt. On paper the Yamaha is a little more powerful than the Triumph, but in reality the difference felt huge. I hate to say it because the Tiger was a fine motorcycle, but it felt tame - almost boring - compared to my FJ.

Funny you should mention...

I'm going to LA around Christmas. Checked into the "Riders Share" service and discovered a Tracer for rent a couple of miles from where I'll be staying. I'm going to rent it for a day to try it out.

(Glad this service exists, though I can't imagine renting out my bike regularly to strangers.)

Greetings from Maine.

The season is over, but that doesn't stop me from strategizing for next year! The T120 is my tenth bike. It's a beautiful machine, but as a one-bike guy, I'm realizing that I need something that can really do it all, including significant travel. The Triumph isn't that bike.

I've owned a Tiger 800 XRX before. Loved that triple sound, particularly the "whistle" that is unique to the Tiger. Poking around on the web...looks like you get a lot of bang for your buck with the Tracer GT, and save a couple thousand bucks over the Tiger. I also like that it's a legit sport tourer as opposed to an adventure bike with street tires. It seemed that I couldn't find a single bad review. The only thing people mention is the fueling/abrupt throttle response issue.

So...seriously considering putting down $500 on a '20 Tracer. (I am intrigued, though, about the new Tiger 900 that is about to be released.)