Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback vs Yamaha Tracer 9. Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback: 67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 103 output) hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Tracer 9: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 103 output)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.8 L/100km (approximately 17.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback
7.5/10
"The most genuinely versatile Dyna ever built, if maintained properly."
Pros
+Dual-purpose design actually works
+Dyna chassis handles respectably
+103ci torque is addictive
Cons
−Cam tensioner issues plague Twin Cam
−Heavy for a naked cruiser
−Switchback gimmick wears thin
Yamaha Tracer 9
8.5/10
"The thinking rider's sport-tourer that embarrasses more expensive alternatives."
Pros
+CP3 triple sounds incredible
+Suspension genuinely adjustable stock
+Strong electronics for money
Cons
−Screen vibrates at speed
−Runs hot in traffic
−Early quickshifter feels rough
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