Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic vs Yamaha Tracer 9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic vs Yamaha Tracer 9. Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic: 67 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 390 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Electra Glide Classic
Yamaha Tracer 9
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
128 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
390 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,020 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
128 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 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 Electra Glide Classic
7.8/10
"The gold standard used tourer if you budget honestly."
Pros
+Incredible long-distance touring comfort
+Massive used parts availability
+Reliable Twin Cam engine
Cons
−Heavy and unwieldy at low speeds
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
−Maintenance costs add up fast
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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