Honda Gl1800 Goldwing vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl1800 Goldwing vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Honda Gl1800 Goldwing: 126 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with DCT and airbag) weight, top speed 180 km/h (electronically limited; estimated), Motoryk rating 9.0/10. 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
Honda Gl1800 Goldwing
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
126 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
170 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
383 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
126 hp @ 5,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
170 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
225 km/h
Weight
383 kg (curb weight, 2018+ model with DCT and airbag)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.4 L/100km (approximately 15.6 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Gl1800 Goldwing
9.0/10
"The used bike market's most sensible luxury touring purchase, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof flat-six reliability
+Cavernous integrated storage
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Tip-overs devastate resale value
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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