Author Topic: mt-09 tracer (Read 26426 times)

kitcrazy · « **Reply #25 on:** 03 February 2015, 06:59:50 pm »

No mate still fuking useless

lew600fazer · « **Reply #26 on:** 03 February 2015, 09:42:35 pm »

I reckon Yamaha have read the market right. They have been there and done that with the Gen 1 & 2 then along came the Z1000SX in late 2010, the SX is a belting bike no doubt about it. FZ1 lost it's market share so what do Yamaha need to do. Build something that is around £1800 cheaper, make it into a lower powered do it all adventure/sports/tourer. The big Versy is a belter, the new Mk2 SX is a belter. The MT-09 Tracer is well priced and should catch some of those who are replacing the early SX models. I know a couple from the SX forum have gone down this route. Also honda are not replacing the CBF 1000 Mk2 so will catch some from that group as well.

Fazafou · « **Reply #27 on:** 04 February 2015, 10:23:07 am »

I test rode a Z1000SX before buying the FZ1.

Was a nice bike, but the one I rode had vibration through the bars and didn't give me the thrill the fax did.

FuZzBoM · « **Reply #28 on:** 04 February 2015, 05:30:06 pm »

How tall are you guys who have ridden the Tracer? I am 6'3 and when I sat on it at the NEC I thought it was a bit cramped..
Could I consider parting with my Gen 1? lol

lew600fazer · « **Reply #29 on:** 04 February 2015, 06:14:02 pm »

Quote from: Fazafou on 04 February 2015, 10:23:07 am

I test rode a Z1000SX before buying the FZ1.

Was a nice bike, but the one I rode had vibration through the bars and didn't give me the thrill the fax did.

I had an sx for nearly 3 years loved it and changing the front sprocket helped the vibs. No centre stand peed me off and it just seemed to be getting to heavy for me. The longer I have the FZ1 the more I like it and the fazer is a more comfortable bike, it handles better and the fuelling is better, fuel consumption is poor on the FZ1 compared to the SX

kitcrazy · « **Reply #30 on:** 04 February 2015, 07:05:06 pm »

im 5ft11 and found the hight ok and leg room great

Shiny_ShoesYZF · « **Reply #31 on:** 05 February 2015, 12:22:37 am »

Maybe, but that's just a good excuse to your partner as to why you NEED the optional Akrapovič....

Shiny_ShoesYZF · « **Reply #32 on:** 05 February 2015, 12:26:56 am »

Quote from: darrsi on 01 February 2015, 02:01:06 pm

It has one seriously fugly exhaust though!

Quote from: Shiny_ShoesYZF on 05 February 2015, 12:22:37 am

Maybe, but that's just a good excuse to your partner as to why you NEED the optional Akrapovič....

Shiny_ShoesYZF · « **Reply #33 on:** 05 February 2015, 12:51:36 pm »

Quote from: acid drop on 01 February 2015, 03:44:11 pm

Yes I want one as well only trouble is it is too tall for me, as it stands, but there are lowering kits available and my dealer has discovered that Yamaha also do a different seat which is lower than the original so he is getting a seat in and will phone me when I can test ride it, in the meantime I'm going to test ride the Triumph 800 XR which also comes with a lower seat.

Yep, the seat height is dropped by 32mm with the low seat (2PP247C01000) and the suspension link (2PPF538P0000) drops it a further 15mm .

Billy Balthorpe · « **Reply #34 on:** 05 February 2015, 05:27:38 pm »

I really like this bike. Having recently had my first TDM 850 (post 96 with the 270 degree crank) last year, and then selling it last October because it was a little underpowered, the Tracer with its healthy output and similar stance rang my "I want it" bell.

Its just a shame I cant justify spending £8K on a bike, just to watch it shed value by the minute. I'd rather wait till the cash moulting effect has been suffered by another owner and the price has come down to a point where, if the wife found out how much I paid, I wouldn't have to answer the question "What the bloody hell did you think you were doing spending £8K of our money on a bloody bike? You dickhead!".

acid drop · « **Reply #35 on:** 06 February 2015, 07:22:33 pm »

Ok, this morning my Yammy dealer phoned and said I have a low seat for the 09 tracer, do you want a test ride yes says I so I took the tracer out for a 10 mile jaunt and did not like it at all it did not feel as if I was in control , told the dealer I thought the bike was crap, oh dear he said would you like to try the 09 naked version ok says I, well a mile up the road this bike felt great so I continued for 20 miles and returned to the dealer with a big smile on my face , after a bit of a haggle I have ordered a new MT 09 naked and got a good part ex for my 08 Fazer which I've had from new , so in march I will have a 15 plate 09 in time for some summer fun.

stevierst · « **Reply #36 on:** 09 February 2015, 12:56:14 pm »

Just had a go on the tracer, and it really is a good bike!

However.........

That screen is absolutely useless! What were Yamaha thinking? An £8k bike with a £10 screen.
The chassis is good, the engine is an absolute gem, and its oddly comfortable with the sculptured seat.
It's a bit like a cross between a Fazer 600 and a Tdm. Bags of instant torque, but it revs like a 600/4!!! It feels like it's definately more powerful than 115bhp.

If it was my 'only bike' then I'd probably have one. If I was after a pure fun machine, then I'd have the naked MT-09.

positron · « **Reply #37 on:** 09 February 2015, 02:36:17 pm »

Quote from: stevierst on 09 February 2015, 12:56:14 pm

That screen is absolutely useless! What were Yamaha thinking? An £8k bike with a £10 screen.

Is it poor compared to Fazer 600? I wonder if there are / will be bigger / wider versions!

stevierst · « **Reply #38 on:** 09 February 2015, 02:42:06 pm »

Spoke to the sales bloke, and Thee is a Yamaha taller screen, but tbh, it needs a lower one for clean air.

I'm sure it won't be long before aftermarket stuff comes out.

pilgo · « **Reply #39 on:** 09 February 2015, 07:58:28 pm »

went to Fowlers in Bristol yesterday to view the Tracer,im seriously tempted to get one,my only concern is the width of the handlebars as its bloody tight enough getting the Fazer 600 round the back of my place to my flat through 2 gates. even if i had the gimmicky handgaurds removed it'll be tight so might have to 'relocate' both sets of gates to make more room,which is a bit cheeky cos i rent but my landlord is pretty chilled so i dont see him worrying to much if i pay to re jig the gates a tad.

does anyone know the width of the standard bars on my 01 Fazer ?

Skippernick · « **Reply #40 on:** 09 February 2015, 08:13:17 pm »

Not on yours, No

pilgo · « **Reply #41 on:** 09 February 2015, 08:18:19 pm »

Quote from: Skippernick on 09 February 2015, 08:13:17 pm

Not on yours, No

i thought this might happen when i re read my post

locksmith · « **Reply #42 on:** 09 February 2015, 08:56:30 pm »

Quote from: acid drop on 06 February 2015, 07:22:33 pm

Ok, this morning my Yammy dealer phoned and said I have a low seat for the 09 tracer, do you want a test ride yes says I so I took the tracer out for a 10 mile jaunt and did not like it at all it did not feel as if I was in control , told the dealer I thought the bike was crap, oh dear he said would you like to try the 09 naked version ok says I, well a mile up the road this bike felt great so I continued for 20 miles and returned to the dealer with a big smile on my face , after a bit of a haggle I have ordered a new MT 09 naked and got a good part ex for my 08 Fazer which I've had from new , so in march I will have a 15 plate 09 in time for some summer fun.

I take it you're bloggsy on the mt site?

You are going to love the MT mate, it'll blow you away time after time after having an FZ6

mickvp · « **Reply #43 on:** 09 February 2015, 09:01:21 pm »

roadcraft nottingham did a review of the tracer last week for those who havent saw it:


Yamaha MT09 or FJ09 Tracer first impressions review

fazed · « **Reply #44 on:** 10 February 2015, 01:11:43 pm »

The mt09 seems a very capable bike - but IMHO just hideously ugly!! I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder - but it's better if you're not blind - or perhaps it is if you're looking at an mt09 :-)

Fazafou · « **Reply #45 on:** 10 February 2015, 01:23:38 pm »

I like the front half, but as with a lot of the dual sports, the rear looks like an after thought, and the plate holder looks hideous.

Don't mind it on the FZ1 strangely, but horrible on the tracer.

positron · « **Reply #46 on:** 10 February 2015, 03:45:35 pm »

The reg plate holder with indicators sticking out like that is to satisfy some sort of regulation in some country somewhere (probably here, don't know) and it's supposed to be super easy to remove it, and to reattach it right under the seat, a lot like a tail-tidy.

The flat square rear seat doesn't fit well with rest of the bike. I wonder why they went with that rather than one that narrows towards the end like almost every other bike out there.

positron · « **Reply #47 on:** 10 February 2015, 03:50:23 pm »

And found this 'touring' version photo online with a taller, wider (and manky-er) screen.

http://www.bikerszene.de/magazin/testberichte/Yamaha_MT_09_TRACER_22_Touring_Ausstattung-6537108-1.html#img

fazersharp · « **Reply #48 on:** 10 February 2015, 04:37:30 pm »

Thats a sail

Rexr · « **Reply #49 on:** 10 February 2015, 05:42:09 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 10 February 2015, 04:37:30 pm

Thats a sail

Barn door springs to mind......