Yamaha Tracer 900 GT Review
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✓All round capability, excellent engine, comfort, TFT dash
×Panniers don't take a full face helmet, screen, tyres
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What Is It?
The 2018 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is an adventure style bike which builds on the updated Tracer 900 with panniers, quickshifter, better dash and upgraded suspension.
Engine: 847 cc Triple, 114 bhp
Economy: 45 mpg
Range: 180 miles
Seat Height: 850 mm
What Is It Like?
Good Points
- All day comfort, great ergonomics and the seat is all day comfortable.
- Really great on fuel, getting 55mpg on a run, slightly less when hooning 😂😂
- Updates such as TFT screen, heated grips and cruise control really add a quality feel to a well priced bike.
- Great engine, really strong with lots of character, Yamaha really nailed it putting the MT-09 block in a sports tourer.
- An excellent all round package, just as happy with a full load of luggage on tour as it is on a track day.
Bad Points
- Screen is rubbish and really noisy. Tried the touring screen by Yamaha, no better. Ended up with an MRA Vario screen, which has proved to be much better.
- Fit and finish could be a bit better, already a few signs of corrosion and my bike has only done 3,500 miles. Nothing that a good coat of ACF50 won't sort but still.
- Side stand is annoying to locate and can be a pain to put down.
- OEM tyres are rubbish, no confidence in the wet but not too bad in the dry.
- Can have ground clearance issues two up over speed bumps with the centre stand.
Summary
All in all a great package. I swapped my MT-10 for her as I was doing a lot more touring and I'm very happy with the bike.
- Matt S, 2019
Price Guide
| Year | Dealer | Private | Part Ex | Mileage |
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| 2018 | £8,800 | £7,050 | £6,150 | 2,100 |
| 2019 | £10,850 | £8,700 | £7,600 | 1,750 |
Related Bikes
Yamaha Tracer 900 - The model that the GT builds on with the panniers, cruise control, quickshifter, heated grips, TFT dash and better suspension.
More Info
Check out this video review from TheMissendenFlyer.
