Premium Member 2and3cylinders Posted July 27, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted July 27, 2018 https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2019-yamaha-tracer-gt-first-ride-motorcycle-review?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=boosted-posts%7Ctpfn&utm_content=bike-review-article&utm_term=2019-yamaha-tracer-gt-first-ride-motorcycle-review-071718-%7Ctpfn A 2015 left over FJ09 is less than 8200 and a used moded one with good mod options is less. The 15 & 16 ECU can me flashed but after 17 not so much. The shorter wheel base with lower and maybe narrower bars keeps it sporty and comfort is right there with $8 rubber pegs, a Sargent, shield to taste, oem hot grips, ECU flash, some front springs and fluid or $400 from a forum supporting member, Shad SH36 paniers & SH46 top box and for 5+ grand less ride it like you stole it (which you did). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordsmith Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 What has to be kept in mind and is not mentioned here is the significantly lower value the '15/ '16 will have compared to the newer/ updated GT when time comes to sell, trade, whatever. That assumed $5000 'saving' will shrink appreciably. That said, if anyone is strictly limited in funds and can only afford the MkI versions, they will not be disappointed I'm sure. Riding a fully-farkled 2019 MT-09 Tracer 900 GT from my bayside home in South East Queensland, Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I like your MK1/MK2 nomenclature and disagree with the author's "enough tweaks to merit a new model". I suspect the cheaper Tracer will go away in a year or two once Yam has some sales figures. The GT is squarely aimed at giving the other guys a run for their money by matching the major features. Man, that 'Photos by Brian J. Nelson' guy sure gets around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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