shinyribs 690 Posted September 10, 2018 Anyone have a line on how much of the FZ chassis remains the same on the Tracer? I'm not worried about simple things like tabs or brackets. I understand the Tracer is forced to come with ABS and TC, and of course we don't know is the States will even get this model anyway. I love my FZ, but if it's doable I'll order a tail and nose from a wrecked eBay Tracer and build my own. Curious mainly how the "subframes" differ, if any. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minkster 25 Posted September 10, 2018 I don't know how plausible this is, a nightmare of a project for sure. The swingarm on the tracer is longer, and the rake is a little more, 25 instead of 24 degrees. I would just as soon get a versys 650 and modify it the way you want, as it is the closest thing we have to a tracer 700. We should know in a month whether the tracer 700 is a 2019 usa model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djfz07 61 Posted September 11, 2018 At first glance and just by looking at parts fiches, the frames look nearly identical. Different part numbers though. Maybe a few different tabs here and there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinyribs 690 Posted September 11, 2018 Yamaha's website is showing the 900 Tracer available as a new model for 2019, but no mention of the 700. Though after posting this I went for a ride and remembered how much I love the look of my FZ. I'm torn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norcal616 846 Posted September 11, 2018 would need new lots of stuff to make a FZ into a "Tracer" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinyribs 690 Posted September 11, 2018 To have a full bone stock one? Sure. But just to swap on a different tank and seat/tail plastics? Not a big deal at all. Swingarm would be optional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beemer 4,059 Posted September 11, 2018 If only an FZ-07 engine would fit into an 550 Vision frame w/4.4 gal tank, comfy seat, ergo's and maintenance free shaft drive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shinyribs 690 Posted September 11, 2018 Now you're talking! I'd like a belt driven Tracer 700, but with the FZ headlight. Not big on fairings, personally. Tracer tank holds 4.5 gallons 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robbo10 255 Posted September 11, 2018 I have sometimes wondered if they might produce a cruiser/bobber on this platform. Perhaps more torque in exchange for less power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
