Big Dog K-9 vs American IronHorse Bandera (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Big Dog K-9stacks up against the American IronHorse Bandera. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Big Dog K-9 | American IronHorse Bandera |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Price | $29,900 | — |
| Engine | 1917 cc | 1917 cc |
| Weight | 318 kg | 320 kg |
| Seat height | 24 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 L | 3.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 4-piston Diff bore | Single disc. 4-piston polished calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 4-piston | Single disc. 4-piston polished calipers |
| Tires | MH90-21 / 300/35-R18 | 90/90-21 / 240/40-18 |
Big Dog K-9 vs American IronHorse Bandera — which should you buy?
Picking between the Big Dog K-9 and the American IronHorse Bandera usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Big Dog K-9 brings its published horsepower in a 318 kg package, while the American IronHorse Bandera counters with its own power figure at 320 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: