YAMAHA TRACER 9 (2021 - on) Review

Ride is very much acceptable, feels soft enough for UK roads without it feeling sloppy. Plenty of adjustment if needed. It's a great all round but more so towards the sports end of sports tourer. The wind protection is very poor for this kind of bike and the seat is not too my liking. It's too wide and too firm. Triumph do a much better job when it comes to seats.

I love the engine. It's playful and pretty rewarding even at the top of the rev range. 130mph+ doesn't take much effort at all. Fueling feels smooth and predictable. The bike doesn't feel like 220kg bike thanks to the great power plant.

Very disappointed in Yamaha with this one. Bike has 9000 miles on it and there is corrosion on the rear suspension components, the paint on the side lugged retainers down near the swing arm have have started to bubble and the whole exhaust is rusting. You would think it lived in a swap but it's been washed, dried and gt85'ed after every wet ride I did.

Mine is a GT so it does come well equipped. Really just needs an after market exhaust but due to the design of the standard exhaust, it's only piece so you need to technically buy a full system to replace it which is expensive.

Did a 3,000 mile tour through Germany, Austria & Slovenia with full luggage and a pillion, the bike performed very well. I would say it is a little compact for two up touring but the bike does handle very well and is very stable. Brakes are a little on the soft side so maybe an upgrade on lines & pads is required.

Great engine, plenty of power for real world use, smooth and sounds great even with the standard exhaust.

After 10,000 miles I can report no problems mechanically or electrically, my only comments would be that the paint is thin on some of the frame components and some of the bolts around the bike are looking a little tarnished.

No complaints here, very reasonable to run and maintain

The dash is dated and not very easy to read but it does tell you everything you need to know. Seat - I bought the comfort seats but actually prefer the standard version. Added bar risers, top box and a few Evotech parts. Tyres - Metzeler Roadtec 01SE are my favourites.

Switch gear can be fiddly. Roller wheel for heated grips is really poor and hard to use on the move

This is a great all round bike, it's comfortable, upright, handles well and progressive. The seat is perfectly adequate with all day comfort. I tend to break from riding every couple of hours, but that's not a comfort issue, the bars, pegs & seat are all adjustable. The front brake isn't as harsh as you'd find on a sports bike but, feel a tiny bit spongy at first until you get used to them, but then again this is a sports tourer. I find them more than adequate for the size of the bike.

The sound from this triple is an absolute soundtrack. The engine is super smooth and the fueling is faultless, I use the premium fuel but could not comment on how it responds with E10 in the tank. It has loads of usable midrange overtaking power, 3rd gear through 4 to 5th will see you past most things. Its quick and addictive in these situations.

I've had plenty of Yamaha's over the years and all of them have been totally reliable, this bike is no exception. It is built and designed very well. I mainly ride in the dry so could not comment on the corrosion side of things. There is a minor recall with the ECU mapping which Yamaha sorted on the first service.

No adverse running costs here and its great on fuel, it likes the premium E5 in my opinion.

I love the styling, the 2021 revamp is fantastic in my opinion. The dash divides opinion, but I love it, it works very well and the split screens gives lots of information which surely is better than having to search for it using buttons and switches on the go, it's all there in front of your eyes which is a great feature. I love the underslung exhaust, the standard Bridgstones and the centre stand as standard. I ditched the standard screen for a shorter one.

Ride with semi active suspension is lovely. Nice and smooth. Does take a little while to get used to. Brakes are the only issue. Stop well but lack feel. Hoping this will improve with time.

Smooth. Power delivery seems a much less off/on than previous version. It’s not loud but it’s a much improved sound.

Only has 1400miles on so early days. Nothing so far though

The run in service is a rip off but normal service costs should be in line with previous version.

Not much else you’d need. I added top box and rad guard. Only issue I have is the annoying wheel on the right of the bar to adjust screens/turn grips on or off. I also added the MRA screen - awesome and much improved over the standard one.

Have done 5 hour sessions standard seat very adequate pillions say it's very comfortable only there word for that and it will ride around the town all day

Engine is very smooth

No problems with the bike built quality very good

Its only had 1st service will need tyres soon

Performance and economy excellent I have fitted extensions to front mudguard and rear hugger

i can ride a bike for full tank, about 320KM before i get tired, it is very comfortable for my size. I am 170cm tall, 31 Inch inseam. Brakes work great although they are not exotic brands. Very good all around bike in sport touring class.

very smooth engine, more than adequate HP and Torque, sounds great too

rode in moderate rain for four hours, right-display malfunctions for 3 days, Wheel Switch and Drive Mode switches stopped working for four weeks. Vide my video here https://youtu.be/FXKWPwhLphg

I only have 10,000 km on bike, other than one oil and oil filter change (cost me $125 Canadian) no other services needed. It seems to have a very long, 42,000 Km valve timing check interval, that is great!

I love standard center stand. Top box rack and top box is the only accessory I added, great value and function very well.

front brake could be better will change it

one of the best

Ride quality excellent, brakes lacking bite and slightly disappointing.

Awesome

Feels well put together with a nice finish on all parts although comfort seat doesn't clamp down tightly, feels a bit loose when riding.

58mpg so far

qiuck shift is very good, suspension excellent. Even on our rough Peak District roads bike settles as soon as it has gone over a rough patch.

Screen, clocks and steering yolk position as above.

The seat is extremely hard and uncomfortable.