Anyone out there have one of these bikes? Thinking about getting one as a second ride to the XS. Thought I remembered somebody posting something about it. Thanks!
Will be going this week to look at a couple that are for sale locally. If something looks interesting enough I’ll post pics.I have not ridden one but support you in buying this bike! That triple is fantastic. I rode a friend's FZ-9. It was crazy fun. I was thinking about replacing my Honda 919 with the FJ09 but then bought my TX and then sold the Honda for the enduro. Please share the photos
Thanks…. The ones for sale here are used, low km 2020 GT’s. There’s also a brand new ‘18 that’s not a GT, for less money than the used ones. The ‘18 is tempting because of price and factory warranty, but I’m also attracted to all the “bells an whistles” of the GT. Any thoughts on the choice?I have a Tracer GT, 2020 model. and I love it . all the goodies, heated grips , traction control , 3 modes of mapping , cruise control.
Doing a lap of Tassie in March with this.
Cheers
Craig
I like my bells and whistles, go the GT you will regret not having the bestThanks…. The ones for sale here are used, low km 2020 GT’s. There’s also a brand new ‘18 that’s not a GT, for less money than the used ones. The ‘18 is tempting because of price and factory warranty, but I’m also attracted to all the “bells an whistles” of the GT. Any thoughts on the choice?
Went to the dealer today to see if I could swing my leg over the paniers on a 2020 Tracer. Wasn’t going to happen, so I attempted again with the side stand down, standing on the left foot peg. Success, although I didn’t look very elegant. Without riding it (approaching winter here), the riding position felt good. Nice quality on the build of the bike overall. Now it’s decision time. Do I get a modern bike that I can just hop on anytime and go for a ride, or do I get another vintage bike (been searching for a nice Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo)? Need to decide soon because there’s a few good deals on used Tracers right now locally.
I had a top case on my Vstrom too (sold the bike this summer). Didn’t have a center stand so usually stood on the left peg to get my leg over the case.When I bought my 650 V-Strom, it was a last season close out deal and it came with factory saddlebags. Here’s a photo of it when I first rode it home,
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I really didn’t like how wide it made the bike, it took up too much room in my garage, so I took them off the first day I had it and sold them. I replaced it with a top box which worked perfectly for my needs. And it made the bike much narrower.
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