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?