lolocastsb Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Looks like Yamaha had a huge marketing budget for the Tracer 9 GT. First Motorcyclist Magazine and now MotoGeo. Almost making me want to trade in my old 2015.. but not quite yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted September 24, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted September 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, lolocastsb said: Almost making me want to trade in my old 2015 Almost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolocastsb Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 Just now, texscottyd said: Almost... Only 11k miles on my old girl and no complaints.. not sure I'll be able to justify the extra 6k+ in cost to upgrade, no matter how much "better" the GT is. But I'm definitely getting the itch a little bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted September 24, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted September 24, 2021 @lolocastsb - I'm in exactly the same boat. About 22K miles on my 2015, but with all the upgrades I've done along the way, I really like the bike and can't justify an upgrade right now... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiguy Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) I don't really see anything that makes me want to trade in my 2020 Tracer 900GT for the new one! Edited September 24, 2021 by Suzukiguy 2 2020 Tracer 900GT /1978 Suzuki GS750E /1978 Suzuki GS1000 /1982 Suzuki GS1100E /1999 Honda GL1500SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRFan250 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Suzukiguy said: I don't really see anything that makes me want to trade in my 2020 Tracer 900GT for the new one! Me either...that exhaust on the new one is beyond hideous and in talking with Ivan, he probably won't have a tune for the bike as nobody can access the processor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 It is starting to tempt me a little bit but still super happy with my 2020 GT. Comes down to a question of money and the Mrs. LOL "why do you need a new bike you just bought that bike". What got my attention is his description of the suspension and the engine. Suspension certainly is a big upgrade over stock 2020. I've adjusted mine but needs more tweaking and probably need to go to a full Ohlins at some point. When contemplating cost and everything it makes the upgrade tempting. 5 gallon tank would be a nice upgrade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted September 25, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) At CAD $17K this bike is still the best overall value of the lot in the segment IMO... but a better value for me is still the modded bike in my garage. I thought it was a smoking deal then (CAD $9K in 2016)... but it looks like an even better deal now. 😁 Edited September 25, 2021 by piotrek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGP61 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 1:40 AM, lolocastsb said: not sure I'll be able to justify the extra 6k+ in cost to upgrade, no matter how much "better" the GT is With you on that statement, When I test rode the Tracer I was so blown away with the difference between that and the Honda CBF 1000 I had then that I was more than happy to empty the "piggy bank" and throw money at the dealer. It would have to feel the same before I would look at changing and trading up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted September 25, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) I stopped by at a dealer today to see this bike. A very nice machine. The key thing that stood out for me while sitting on it was the wider seat (front bit) and fatter tank. Felt pretty good. The Versys 1000 sitting right next to the Tracer felt very similar, albeit the suspension felt much softer. Subject to adjustment I am sure. Edited September 25, 2021 by piotrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member piotrek Posted September 25, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted September 25, 2021 13 hours ago, HGP61 said: When I test rode the Tracer I was so blown away... I know what you mean... although my first experience with CP3 was the FZ-09 (MT-09). The thing seriously tried to kill me on the first test ride, but I was grinning wide the whole time. I test rode it two more times after that. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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