2019 Yamaha Tracer GT

[YYCZED]

It didn't look like Yamaha was going to bring this to Canada. I don't know why but the standard cruise control makes me happy. However, the price is a bit of a shocker at $14,600

https://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/details-build-price.php?model=5096&group=MC&catId=1

Other than the steep price, the other disappointment is the same-size FJ-09 gas tank. Shouldn't a touring model carry more than 18 litres? I already have range anxiety thinking about riding the Baker City / Ukiah area where gas may or may not be available, depending on the day of the week and the direction of the prevailing winds.

Really nice pre-farkled bike with a great motor!

[Sport-Touring]

[Sport]

It does appear to have some good stuff but the price and the weight (500lbs) both seem a tad high.

[UFO]

Finally having a bike with true cruise control, I gotta say, it's amazing during those freeway drones. Oh, and a quickshifter? Yeah, let your addiction begin.

The Tracer GT probably gets over 50+ mpg in cruise/touring mode, and 18 litres = 4.8 gallons. So that's 240 miles to dry. After 200 miles I'm ready to get off anyway these days. You could always carry another gallon in reserve if need be.

[jay547]

Realistically, my FJ-09 gets 45 mpg so about 220 per tank. The low fuel light starts obnoxiously flashing way before that and puts the scare in you. For the record, I do not consider this a true touring bike and would not recommend it for that specific use.

[YYCZED]

Realistically, my FJ-09 gets 45 mpg so about 220 per tank. The low fuel light starts obnoxiously flashing way before that and puts the scare in you. For the record, I do not consider this a true touring bike and would not recommend it for that specific use.

220 is pretty good. Why wouldn't you recommend the 900 for touring?

[jay547]

Stock, it's not comfortable enough for more than 300-400 miles per day - in my opinion. I don't tour so it's not an issue for me. I should note that I'm old, fat, and tired too.

[micah2074]

I’ve been cross country on a 2015 FJ-09 a bunch of times and ridden more 600-800 mile days than I can remember. It works for me but I’m only middle aged, fat, and rarely tired.

[stromgal]

On a recent midwest-to-west-coast trip, I was concerned about the FJ09 tank capacity a few times. Mainly when doing north of 90, when the mpg is sub-40s. If not giving it the stick, I could average 45 or more.

[spinalator]

On a recent midwest-to-west-coast trip, I was concerned about the FJ09 tank capacity a few times. Mainly when doing north of 90, when the mpg is sub-40s. If not giving it the stick, I could average 45 or more.

Good to see some people around here are still putting the SPORT into their sport touring!