Test: Yamaha Tracer 700 Traveler

For a little under eight, otherwise the Euro jury, this Tracer is a real twist! But let's be honest, the price is just one, and often a very important element that weighs the buyer in the direction of buying. But that doesn't mean it's Tracer 700 Traveler technically and constructively incorrect motorcycle. Opposite! Of course, this is not a bike that will appeal to design and technology buffs or tech enthusiasts.

The trim is decent to match the features, and the standard is rich enough (sidebags, tubular assembly protection, manually adjustable windshield, front arm guards...) that two-wheeled fun is a thing for motorcyclists. The pleasure is real. It has been on the market for a season and a half, but its sharp corners, the design of the house is still fresh, one might say, also attractive. Its harmonious lines start at the front, as defined by the oddly shaped and oddly shaped windshield, as well as a pair of slanted positioning headlamps. LED lights... The line ends at the back, a designer home light and a passenger holder (co), which is an element that we increasingly miss in other motorcycles.

Durable and friendly

The heart of the machine is Two-cylinder engine with a volume of 689 cubic meterswhich boasts a special 270-degree mainshaft that allows for irregular ignition intervals; Yamaha claims it delivers a sporty ride and good torque at the same time, which is even more important for a touring bike. The unit is an integral part of the tubular steel frame, and a reasonably balanced combination makes itself felt in a quiet ride, which is a prerequisite for a comfortable ride. And cover the distance. The seat is comfortable, the rider's stance is relaxed, with a handlebar that can be an inch wider. The driver has a good overview of the digital valve, on which the basic data about the machine's operation are recorded quite large and transparently. And something else.

If you find that this Tracer is too quiet, you can install a full Akrapovich a titanium exhaust system and a bunch of other accessories. So hit the road.

• Basic data

  Sales: Delta Krško team

  Base model price: 7.750 €

• Technical information

  engine: two-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 689 cm3

  Power: 53,8 kW (73,76 hp) at 9.000 volts / min

  Torque: 68,0 Nm at 6.930 rpm

  Energy transfer: six-speed gearbox, chain

  Frame: steel pipe

  brakes: front disc 282 mm, rear disc 245 mm, ABS

  Suspension: front telescopic fork, rear swingarm with central shock absorber

  Tires: 120/70 17, 180/55 17

  Growth: 835 mm

  Fuel tank: 17

  Wheelbase: 1.450 mm

  Weight: 196 kg

We praise and reproach

cumulative

simple and easy to use

adroitness

little room for taller drivers

inconvenient adjustment of the front windshield

final grade

The Tracer 700 Traveler is a very affordable bike that has everything you need, is reliable and active enough to shop in the city during the week, and on the weekends you'll be riding more than a pair of shorts on a country road for two. coast. Less is more