Bmw K 1300 Gt vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 Gt vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Bmw K 1300 Gt: 160 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 296 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 1300 Gt
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
296 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
160 hp @ 8,750 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
296 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1300 Gt
8.5/10
"The sport-tourer benchmark that still embarrasses newer rivals on pace."
Pros
+Thunderous inline-four engine
+Sophisticated Duolever handling
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−ESA electronics age poorly
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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