Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra: 90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: earlier Twin Cam 96 produced ~68 hp) hp, 417 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ Milwaukee-Eight equipped model) weight, top speed 177 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on some variants), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: earlier Twin Cam 96 produced ~68 hp)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
142 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on some variants)
225 km/h
Weight
417 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ Milwaukee-Eight equipped model)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average; note: varies by engine generation and riding conditions
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra
7.8/10
"The definitive used touring bargain if you verify service history first."
Pros
+Unmatched long-distance riding comfort
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent wind and weather protection
Cons
−Twin Cam heat management issues
−Heavy and unwieldy below 20mph
−Deferred maintenance extremely common
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
8.5/10
"The sharpest sport-tourer bargain available under ten grand today."
Pros
+CP3 engine utterly addictive
+Semi-active suspension standard
+Excellent electronics package
Cons
−Screen buffeting annoys tall riders
−Quickshifter inconsistent early units
−Pillion comfort merely adequate
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