2019 Tracer 900 GT Test Ride

[runnerhiker]

   
   

I had a 2019 Tracer 900 GT that I kept for a year and traded it in on my 2019 S1000XR. I put 4,500 miles on the Tracer.

I agree with all you said about the Tracer, a very nice bike. I don't have a good rational explanation as to why I got tired of it after one year, but I did. The XR just gave me more of everything that was good. I think the short answer is that I wanted more engine power. And the XR delivers on that count.

Lee made a comment about the Tracer power should be similar to the RS, I didn't think so, by a long shot. You have to shift down a couple of gears and make that triple roar if you want power out of it. Your S1000 should be like my S1000, not torquey like the RS, but once you wind it up, 170 HP is a lot more than 117HP (or whatever the Tracer is). Remember I ride a lot of twisty canyon roads and pass on double yellow, when I twist the throttle, I gotta go!

The Tracer has a long list of positive of which you noted some good ones. And there are no hidden flaws, what you see during a test ride is what you'll get - no surprises. I enjoyed my Tracer, I like my XR better, I think the Tracer is a great bike.

The wind protection and panniers of the Tracer will serve you well.