Michiel900GT Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) After very long consideration I finally decided to trade my Tracer for a different bike. Today I bought a brand new Tiger 900 Rally Pro. It was a difficult decision as I still think the Tracer 900 is a very beautiful bike with a great engine. However, even after upgrading the suspension, adjusting the seat and changing the pegs I came to the conclusion that it just wasn't the bike for me. I find it to be too sporty and too little tour. The Tracer comes to its right when you drive it a bit more sporty. Its DNA comes from a fun bike that is great for short corners, twisty turns and higher revs. The driving position is also a bit on the sporty side. I on the other hand are more the type of driver that loves a very relaxed way of driving, lower revs and a driving position that is somewhat laid back. I noticed that I struggled in the corners and I loved to ride in B-mode. It is of course very personal. And it does hurt a bit to say farewell to the beauty that the Tracer is. But all in all, the Tiger is more suited for me. I'll be picking it up on Friday, so that's something to look forward to! It's a green Rally Pro with as an extra the high crash bars. Edited September 15, 2020 by Michiel900GT Typo 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Heli ATP Posted September 15, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 15, 2020 Congrats on your new ride and happy trails. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvzman Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Best wishes on the new scoot. Had a 1050 Tiger a number of years ago. Damn nice triple in that rig. Enjoy your new ride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Congrats to you... good luck with it. Sharp looking bike. I like the green. 1 Blue Lives Matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clem Fandango Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I loved my Tiger 800, in hindsight I never should have sold it. Enjoy your new bike! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy01 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Good luck with the new Tiger Michiel. I think you’ll find the build quality is superior to the Tracer GT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted September 15, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 15, 2020 I have a friend that just bought a 900 Rally Pro and he is in live with it. I think you picked a winner enjoy! 1 He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member mikerbiker Posted September 16, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 You had the Eurooean blue one, correct? Remember some pics you posted. Best looking version IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoAl Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Congrats on your new bike. Had to chuckle reading your post as the reasons you don't like the bike are the same reasons I like mine. Had a BMW F800GT previously and really missed the sporty side. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted September 16, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Michiel900GT said: After very long consideration I finally decided to trade my Tracer for a different bike. Today I bought a brand new Tiger 900 Rally Pro. I have read a few reviews on the Rally Pro, it sounds like a very nice bike, if I was looking at getting into more adventure riding, the new Rally Pro would be a top contender. Congratulations on the new bike, go out and get it muddy! 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel900GT Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 9 hours ago, Paddy01 said: Good luck with the new Tiger Michiel. I think you’ll find the build quality is superior to the Tracer GT. This is what I've heard from other people as well. I'm not sure what the differences are as I think the Tracer is quite well build, but I'm looking forward for the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel900GT Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 This is the one. Only the high crash bars are missing as they are in back-order. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilo3 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Michiel900GT said: they are in back-order. Get used to hearing that when you need parts :(. Best of luck. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Here's to your new bike. Enjoy every minute on it, and I hope it is exactly what suits your riding best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel900GT Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 hour ago, kilo3 said: Get used to hearing that when you need parts :(. Best of luck. A Triumph thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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