tjjj2006 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I have just put a deposit down on a tracer, (Red or Grey), aint to fussed about colour choice like them both, waiting to see which they get in stock nxt week. (CMC Cannock). I have a Tiger 1050 sport, and had a test ride on the Tracer & Tiger 800 XRx back to back, My opinion on the 2 bikes for what its worth. Tiger 800: feels under-powered after riding the Tracer, but the gearbox is superb, found toggling through the mode's and settings a real pain in the arse (and this is someone who's had an Explorer and Tiger sport and is familiar with the switchgear). Brakes, again compared to the Tracer, front was no where near as sharp, back about the same as the Tracer. Seat on the 800 (Comfort) but not as good as the Yamaha's, (Now this may seem odd, as the Tracer seat felt so hard when I took her out, but within 15 minutes I had forgot about it and it was very supportive. A long tour would give the definitive answer, but both bikes are very comfortable). The Tracer felt like it was on steroids compared to the Tiger 800, faster, quicker steering, and so much fun. 8-) 8-) 8-) Now if you want a touring (Adventure style bike go for the Tiger 800) if you want a bike you can tour on and also blast around on when the mood takes you its the Tracer all day long, better be careful your licence may at risk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ULEWZ Posted February 8, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted February 8, 2015 (Now this may seem odd, as the Tracer seat felt so hard when I took her out, but within 15 minutes I had forgot about it and it was very supportive. A long tour would give the definitive answer, but both bikes are very comfortable). Welcome aboard. This does not seem odd to me at all as I have had the very same experience. I did not like the seat when I first got it as it felt hard sitting on it, but after 100 miles I was not squirming to get off. A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Bikes: 2015 FJ-09, Seat Concepts seat cover and foam, Cal Sci medium screen, rim stripes, factory heated grips, Cortech Dryver tank bag ring, Modified stock exhaust, FlashTune with Graves fuel map, Cree driving lights, Aux power socket. 2012 Street Triple type R (Wifes) 2007 FJR1300 (Sold!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedavis Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Same here. My last 4 bikes all got aftermarket seats but so far the FJ seat has been fine. Surprising, because there isn't much to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I also have to wait till the first of March I too test rode the tiger 800 and like you say the tracer feels like it's on "steroids" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eatpasta Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 the big Tiger was on my list of bikes too.... I LOVE my Speed triple and that 1050 motor is nothing less than intoxicating. I can only imagine what it's like in an upright chassis. Welcome aboard!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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