Considering moving from '20 900GT to '24 9 GT+

[Jayzonk]

Have a 2020 Tracer 900GT.   Even though I found the stock seat comfortable, I have the comfort rider and passenger seat which I find to be the best motorcycle seat I've ever had.  I also have the top box and an MRA touring screen with the visor, so I'm really set up for some long-ish rides on it.  The seating position works very well for me and I always feel confident and commanding when I ride it.  

If I like my Tracer this much, I thought I'd consider the new one,  given the adaptive cruise control, the larger panniers, taller screen, and especially the electronic suspension.   

While I've read comments about the suspension and chassis being the potential weakness in the gen 1 Tracer, the general consensus is that the Gen 2 Tracer generation was noticeably better, and much much better in this new Gen 3 Tracer.  But I've never really had a problem with the suspension on mine.  I ride generally smooth roads, and it seems to me that the suspension is more than up to the task for road riding.   

Given my satisfaction for my 2020, I haven't really seen the need to upgrade to the 2024 model.  When I was at the dealer last week, I decided to inquire about pricing and a trade on my 2020.  For my low mile 2020 (it has 6000km on the odometer), the dealer offered me $9000 CDN.  With the new '24 coming in at $21,700, the dealer wanted $12,700 plus PDI plus taxes.  I think this is crazy.  I bought mine new for $13,200.  The new model is $21,700, or $8500 more, which is a gastronomical change in price.  I don't blame Yamaha for this - they added many new features to the bike which pushed the price up.  Coupled with the rampant inflation we've experienced recently, I don't think that Yamaha is gouging me , but I do think it's a difficult proposition to give up my awesome 2020 and basically shell out the same amount that I paid for it all over again.  

Anyway,  I'll be keeping my 2020.  There's just too much value there to be giving it up and paying big cash for the new one.  I can adjust the suspension to how I like it...the rest is just fluff.  Perhaps Yamaha is a victim of itself this time, where current Tracer 900 owners are too content to consider shelling out for the new model, which will reduce the number of new buyers, and increases the need to entice owners of other brands to be converted to the Tracer.  Am I alone on this.  Who made the change from the 900GT to the ew '24 GT+?

[betoney]

10 hours ago, Jayzonk said:

Have a 2020 Tracer 900GT.   Even though I found the stock seat comfortable, I have the comfort rider and passenger seat which I find to be the best motorcycle seat I've ever had.  I also have the top box and an MRA touring screen with the visor, so I'm really set up for some long-ish rides on it.  The seating position works very well for me and I always feel confident and commanding when I ride it.  

If I like my Tracer this much, I thought I'd consider the new one,  given the adaptive cruise control, the larger panniers, taller screen, and especially the electronic suspension.

 

Anyway,  I'll be keeping my 2020.  There's just too much value there to be giving it up and paying big cash for the new one.  I can adjust the suspension to how I like it...the rest is just fluff.

I agree, when I bought my 2015 the only features I found missing for my needs were cruise control and heated grips, both of which I added immediately after purchase.  The 2019 and 2020 Tracer GT added everything I personally need as basic equipment, the 2021 and newer models were 2 steps forward in tech and refinement but (subjective opinion) a step backward in styling, the only thing I like about the 2024 model is the TFT screen and improved switch gear.

I think the '19-'20 model Tracer 900 GT is the sweet spot in the model evolution, if my current bike was stolen or totaled, I would probably consider a 900 GT over the 9GT+

[Fleng]

The price difference between the 900GT and 9GT+ is in this part of the world “only” about €4500. So there is a difference where you live. 
I traded my 2019 900GT with 32000 km in for a 23 9GT+ last year and had to pay €9000 for it. Sounded reasonable to me, and more important to “she who cannot be ignored “.

Very happy with the upgrade, but only because I could. If it was not possible financially or otherwise I would still love riding the 900. No doubt about it.

Edited March 12 by Fleng

[Jayzonk]

9000 € is about $13, 200 Canadian dollars, so I think we are facing similar pricing in our respective countries.   You, however, are getting a better trade-in value since your bike had 32,000 km on it and you're essentially getting what I would get for mine with 6000km on it.  

[Jayzonk]

One thing I'd like to know...if the new ones have increased in price by 33%, why hasn't the used market price also jumped 33%?  I feel like I should probably be getting close to what I paid for it, new!

[Jayzonk]

17 hours ago, Fleng said:

The price difference between the 900GT and 9GT+ is in this part of the world “only” about €4500. So there is a difference where you live. 
I traded my 2019 900GT with 32000 km in for a 23 9GT+ last year and had to pay €9000 for it. Sounded reasonable to me, and more important to “she who cannot be ignored “.

Very happy with the upgrade, but only because I could. If it was not possible financially or otherwise I would still love riding the 900. No doubt about it.

Can you get a good mid-sized bike in Europe for 9000€?  Perhaps you could have kept your 900 and purchased a second bike.  I know that's not always practical.  

[Fleng]

3 hours ago, Jayzonk said:

Can you get a good mid-sized bike in Europe for 9000€?  Perhaps you could have kept your 900 and purchased a second bike.  I know that's not always practical.  

No, the dealer offered €9000 for my old bike, and O had to add the same for the new one on top of that. So total €18000.

You can’t find a similar bike for less, even in Europe 😅. Suzuki, Kawa, same price range (or more).

[quaxum]

I made the switch from the 2019 to the 2024😂!

 

[Jayzonk]

23 hours ago, Fleng said:

Looks good.  We don't get that color in Canada.  We do get the "storm grey" which is close, and just as nice IMO.  Added some internet images for comparison.  

 

[Jayzonk]

Which model do you find the wind protection better on?  Around the head?  Chest, arms , legs?

[Fleng]

My 9GT+ has the touring windshield, which is a bit better (for me) compared to the 900GT. But only marginally. And I installed a spoiler on top to get it better.
These kind of bikes always have some turbulent wind around the shield, and depending on your size and position it can be annoying or not.

For real wind protection you need a barn door, or put up a sports shield which gets you full in undisturbed wind.

[Rick123]

You have basically brand new bike (with 6000km on it). Why would you even think about getting new one. And that’s without talking about price difference. 

[Jayzonk]

I'm sticking with my 900GT.  It does everything I need it to, be it short trips or long ones.  It's comfy and handles well, so it's definitely a keeper.  I added an MRA windshield but I find that the Handlebar touches it at full stop, so I'm going to remove the edge molding and sand it a bit.  

Edited March 17 by Jayzonk

[Rick123]

3 hours ago, Jayzonk said:

I'm sticking with my 900GT.  It does everything I need it to, be it short trips or long ones.  It's comfy and handles well, so it's definitely a keeper.  I added an MRA windshield but I find that the Handlebar touches it at full stop, so I'm going to remove the edge molding and sand it a bit.  

Can’t you adjust handlebars?

[Jayzonk]

Yes, I can roll them forward and back but I like the current position so I will narrow the screen.  I'd say I probably meed to lose 1 millimetre on each side so I'll probably try some 700 grit then 1000 grit sandpaper.