Indian Challenger vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Challenger vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Indian Challenger: 122 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 380 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary), 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
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
178 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 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
209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary)
225 km/h
Weight
380 kg (curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Challenger
8.5/10
"The best factory bagger you can buy used right now."
Pros
+PowerPlus engine seriously impressive
+Handles better than expected
+Strong factory feature list
Cons
−Infotainment gremlins plague early models
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairing mounts crack easily
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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