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I think I’m going for the old one at a big discount. If it had looked like the 700 it would’ve been a tougher decision.

I’m trying to decide between a ‘19 base model, a ‘20 GT or the new one. I’m really hoping they look like the tracer 700, and NOT like that Italian picture above. This thing is sweet:

This! This right here is how/why I fell for that fj 09 last week... long story short I rode it for 6.5 hours straight and got back home fresh as ever, after hundreds of miles of twisties, highways, suburban, and city riding. Amazingly fun and engaging no matter the situation. Only had to stop for gas once.

Here’s some interesting charts from cycle-ergo.com:

Are the seating positions really that different? How so?

Thank you for the thoughtful comments. Looks like the new, Euro 5-compliant mt09 is being unveiled next week. Will hold off on a decision for a couple of weeks.

In the US, there are a few 2019 base models left over, which are being discounted down from the original 10,699 to about 9,000. The 2020 GTs are now going for about 11,000 down from 12,999. Dealer fees vary from $4-900 on new bikes. A used MT-09 with low miles is around $7,000, with no dealer fees added on.

I'm looking into that too. For a pillion, there's no contest but for solo riding i don't see how a base Tracer is any more adept at sport touring than an MT-09 with s screen and handguards. I know what the marketing says, but in real world situation for a 5'8" solo rider there's nothing in it. If I were taller, the Tracer would be more comfortable.

Hi all, new here! I'm shopping for a new bike and narrowed it down to either a Tracer or an MT-09. I rode a '15 FJ-09 and I'm in love, it's goldilocks in almost every way for my style of riding and needs. It strikes a balance and sweet spot that's unmatched in the industry. I'm now trying to think critically about the differences between these two bikes, '19-'20 Tracer (or GT) over '19 MT-09. I can get a used MT-09 for $7k plus tax, add a puig screen, handguards, sargent heated seat, heated gloves, kaoko throttle lock and a quickshifter, and be in for about $8.5k. I'm 5'8" and 175lbs, ride solo only, and prefer a tailbag to side bags. My typical rides are 1-day, 4-500 miles, tops. I live in Washington DC and ride in MD, VA, and PA. The GT would run about 2k more than that, and as far as i can tell, positives would be: 45 miles greater range (bigger tank) More rear shock travel Centerstand TFT dash Whereas negatives would be: added weight expensive side bags i won't use So, am I missing anything else in my comparison? I suppose I would want to get the sargent heated seat and tailbag either way, which would add to the cost of the GT. Are there any more subtle differences between these models?