Indian Springfield vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Springfield vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Indian Springfield: 78 hp @ 4,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111 engine) hp, 358 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), 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 Springfield
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
358 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 4,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111 engine)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
225 km/h
Weight
358 kg (curb/wet weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world estimate)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Springfield
8.2/10
"A serious touring machine that rewards patient buyers who shop carefully."
Pros
+Thunder stroke torque is addictive
+Wind protection genuinely outstanding
+Excellent two-up comfort
Cons
−Heavy — parking demands respect
−Pre-2019 infotainment feels ancient
−Holds value, limits bargains
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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