YAMAHA TRACER 700

This new Tracer 700 has a great design. But hasn't Yamaha's little routier trail evolved a lot behind its aguicheur look? Definitely not. But it's not a big deal because he did it correctly, focusing on the few areas where he needed to improve without sacrificing all of his other qualities.

This new Tracer 700 has a great design. But, alas, we have triumphed. True, a motorcycle's appearance is always debatable and subjective, but the Tracer 700 appears to have achieved unanimity in this regard. With its lenticular lighting and R1-style LED bars, the front face has just the right amount of modernism and aggression. The carnage flancs are uniformed and lightly galbered, and they adorn the Yamaha's sides simply and elegantly. Finally, the rear end is fairly affine without causing the entire moto to be unbalanced. It wasn't difficult to make a lovely trail, after all! There are a few Kawasaki and Suzuki models that should be considered (with the exception of the latest 1050 V-Strom, of course). le petit trail routier re ce look aguicheur re ce look aguicheur re ce look aguicheur re ce look a.

Everything should go smoothly if you go less than 1,80 meters. With the right hand, the commands fall naturally into the hands, and the jambes moderately repliées, one can gently caler to the guidon of this Tracer. Selle pilote et passager ont été revues, and the overall comfort of the seat is more than satisfactory. On long highway journeys, a slight shift in driving position can easily be made to delay or compensate for the arrival of the first four millements. Let's take a quick look at the protection situation. The height of the bulle varies over a distance of 65 mm, which may appear insignificant, but it makes a significant difference, at least for a pilot of my size (1,80 m). En.

It is possible to cruise at 130 km/h (or somewhat faster) while seated properly. The protection is obviously less good in the lowest position, and there are also some unpleasant air turbulences at the bust level. And it's the same when the speed is lower. All of this is for a prototype project for my gabarit. If you're a smaller person, don't worry (the height of the selle is 840 mm, but a lower model is available for 162 €). If you're taller or heavier, however, you could feel a little too close to the Tracer 700's steering wheel. With increased difficulty in maneuvering on the motorcycle and the possibility of original protection.

The CP2 parallel twin has no more grand-chose to prove. He has a long history of success with the MT-07, Ténérée, and older Tracer 700 models. However, this is the first time it has been installed on a motorcycle that has been certified to Euro5 standards. When one examines the technical file, one notices a loss of one and a half horses, from 75 to 73,5 ch. It's also worth noting that the Yamaha team chose to install a larger two-dent couronne (45 contre 43). Is the goal to compensate for a slight drop in peps? Peut-être.

The fact is that, in a dynamic state, this block retains all of the qualities that we are familiar with. He accepts to retrace under 3000 tours without missing a beat, distills round and reactive accelerations, and, for the more athletic, he keeps you under his hood if you push him in his final retracements. All of this is accompanied by just the right amount of vibrations, allowing you to get a sense of engine character without being bothered by distracting martèlements. A job well done! But we already knew that.

The Tracer 700 is alive, agile, and easy to handle, and it knows how to put itself in everyone's reach. Ses sales in configuration A2 should, in turn, reflect this. She seemed to have gained rigueur in comparison to the previous edition while playing on winding roads. Both the fourche and the amortizer have had their settings revised, and each now offers compression and relaxation options. Despite being slightly less molle, the Yam retains a pleasant routier agrément. At the very least, the route isn't completely blocked.

Because when the bitumen degrades too much, it causes a dryness in the amortization of the holes and bosses, as well as occasional chocs in the pilote's lombaries. If one is willing to slow down a little, it will not affect the Yamaha's road performance, but it will reduce some of its comfort. However, nothing to say about the coasted brakes. The power is clearly on the rise, and once you've mastered the lethal reactive attack, you'll be able to progress with just one finger on the lever.

The major GT trails are currently unequipped. This is not the case with the lower-end Suzuki V-Strom 650, Versys 650, and hence Tracer 700 models. There are no adjustable driving modes, reversible cartographies, piloted suspensions, cruise control, or speed control. And, honestly, it isn't required for either traveling or amusement. Our three-day test with the Yamaha guidon resulted in a little more than 1 600 kilometers.

Except for a minor ache in my right hand when driving on the highway, I've never felt the need to seek out possible roadside assistance. The Tracer is easy to use and does a good job. To the likeness of the bulle height adjustment system. If it's done manually, it's a very simple operation that can be done while riding. Finally, the options list may include some items that may be useful in everyday life, such as heated buttons or a USB port.

This new Tracer 700, will it be a commercial success? When this rogue virus decides it's a good idea to leave us alone, we can imagine it without taking too many risks. First and foremost, the Yamaha's overall appeal is quite appealing. And we all know how essential the appearance of a motorcycle is when making a purchase decision. Then there's the brand image of this CP2 block, which clearly favors this routier trail.

Everyone who has ever put their hands on an MT-07, and there are a growing number of them, knows what I'm talking about. If they want a machine that offers a little more protection than their roadster, they should look at the Tracer. Finally, the price is comparable to those of its immediate competitors, a Kawasaki Versys 650 (8 049 €) and a Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (8 999 €). In general, a well-thought-out, well-placed, and well-designed product.