Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse: 108 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116 engine, 2020+; earlier 111 engine rated ~83 hp) hp, 430 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed Approximately 185 km/h (estimated; Indian does not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Roadmaster Dark Horse
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
108 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
108 hp @ 5,000 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116 engine, 2020+; earlier 111 engine rated ~83 hp)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, 2020+)
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 185 km/h (estimated; Indian does not publish official top speed)
225 km/h
Weight
430 kg (curb/wet weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 6.5–7.5 L/100km (13–15 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse
8.2/10
"A genuinely compelling Harley alternative that rewards experienced, patient riders."
Pros
+Thunder Stroke 116 bulletproof reliability
+Ride quality crushes competition
+Excellent factory infotainment system
Cons
−Punishing weight below 5mph
−Limited independent dealer network
−Aftermarket parts selection thin
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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