Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Indian Roadmaster: 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this), 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
Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 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 @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this)
225 km/h
Weight
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Roadmaster
8.5/10
"The best used touring value if you buy with eyes open."
Pros
+Thunderstroke torque genuinely impressive
+Heated seats and grips standard
+Excellent long-haul wind protection
Cons
−Fork seals on early models
−Chrome rusts faster than expected
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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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