Bmw K 1200 Gt vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1200 Gt vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Bmw K 1200 Gt: 152 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Fjr1300: 146 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 289 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1200 Gt
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
152 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
152 hp @ 9,500 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
129 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1200 Gt
7.8/10
"A phenomenal sport-tourer if you buy a well-serviced example."
Pros
+Intoxicating high-revving engine
+Outstanding highway stability
+Excellent all-weather fairing
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Heavy at low speed
−Specialist servicing costs add up
Yamaha Fjr1300
8.8/10
"The benchmark sports tourer that absolutely nothing has made obsolete."
Pros
+Engine pulls endlessly, everywhere
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+AE electronic suspension is superb
Cons
−Shaft splines need regular greasing
−Stock seat brutalises after 200 miles
−Heavy at slow urban speeds
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