Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Indian Challenger Dark Horse: 122 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 380 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Indian Challenger Dark Horse
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
178 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
380 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, note: electronically influenced)
225 km/h
Weight
380 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Challenger Dark Horse
8.5/10
"The best performance bagger America currently makes, full stop."
Pros
+PowerPlus engine genuinely impressive
+Handles far better than expected
+Premium tech works reliably
Cons
−Touchscreen software can frustrate
−Riding position polarising
−Dealer coverage thinner than Harley
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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