Indian Roadmaster Elite vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Roadmaster Elite vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Indian Roadmaster Elite: 78 hp @ 5,200 rpm hp, 430 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated, governed/limited in practice), 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 Roadmaster Elite
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 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
78 hp @ 5,200 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated, governed/limited in practice)
225 km/h
Weight
430 kg (curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 6.5–7.5 L/100km (real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Roadmaster Elite
8.5/10
"The ultimate used bagger bargain if you do your homework."
Pros
+116ci torque is immense
+Premium audio genuinely delivers
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Early infotainment software buggy
−Dealer network still thin
−Extremely heavy at 900lbs
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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