Window shopping again

A fella had a new tracer 9 at Niagara’s DGR in blue and she was a beauty. It had the utility box panniers and guard rails, skid plate etc with street tires on spoked wheels. It looked every bit of ADV style and ergos. High seat height and ground clearance. Had a Corbin seat as well come to think of it.

Attracted lots of interest from the group including myself. Other than what is reported from YouTube creators, really don’t know much about them.

There seems to be a trend of sport touring riders that prefer the ergos and look of ADV machines to keep on pavement. Yamaha’s website has the bike in their touring models. Don’t see the option of spoked wheels for 2026 so the model I saw is likely previous year or two. Other than dirt and fashion preferences, I’d say the stock mags suit it well.

What is better than having a motorcycle with a triple? Having two motorcycles that are triples! 😁
 
bigpoppa said:
In the market for a new bike, if the numbers work out, it will be one of these:

transalp
africa twin (base model)
Tracer 9



I Have a strong preference for hondas, but on paper the tracer 9 would be a really good fit as well, my only concern is reliability, the yamaha is japanese but its also full of huge amounts of electronic gizmos and toys and this is a bit concerning for long term ownership. Input from current/previous tracer owners is very welcome.




Im trying to be more financially responsible which is why im keeping certain other bikes off the list.
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I know a few Strommers who went from the 650 or 1000 to the triple of the Tracer9 and said the Yammie was an infinitely more fun bike to ride than either of those Stroms. If not going off road - the Yammie would be my choice from your list, or the base model 1050 Strom.

I've personally found that it's easy to improve passenger comfort with aftermarket accessories, since they can be made perfectly comfortable with good wind protection, a good aftermarket seat and some sort of backrest or top box. Unless spending more bucks on a real 2up sport touring or ADVtouring machine the aftermarket stuff might help bridge the gap. My wife says that my current bike is the most comfortable bike she's been on as a passenger, and it's all because of the seat choice and wind protection compared to my previous bikes.
 
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You can take my 1050 for a ride if you want.
 
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