Indian Super Chief Limited vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Super Chief Limited vs Yamaha Tracer 9 Gt. Indian Super Chief Limited: 78 hp @ 4,900 rpm hp, 376 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Estimated 185 km/h (note: limited real-world data; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Super Chief Limited
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
376 kg
220 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 4,900 rpm
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
Estimated 185 km/h (note: limited real-world data; electronically influenced)
225 km/h
Weight
376 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 7.0–8.5 L/100km (typical real-world average; note: official figures not widely published)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Super Chief Limited
7.8/10
"A gorgeous, capable touring cruiser that rewards patient, highway-focused riders."
Pros
+Thunderstroke torque is addictive
+Stunning factory chrome finish
+Excellent long-haul comfort
Cons
−Steering heavy at low speeds
−Dealer servicing gets expensive fast
−Suspension too soft for twisties
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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