Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, net rating — best estimate) hp, 591 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model) weight, top speed 177 km/h (approx., note: electronically limited and varies by configuration), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Tri Glide Ultra
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
591 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, net rating — best estimate)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h (approx., note: electronically limited and varies by configuration)
225 km/h
Weight
591 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra
7.5/10
"The ultimate touring trike if you budget for inevitable electrical sorting."
Pros
+Unmatched long-distance touring comfort
+Massive practical luggage capacity
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
Cons
−Electrical gremlins are common
−Reverse motor fails frequently
−Fuel economy genuinely disappoints
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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