Bmw K 1300 R vs Yamaha Fz25
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1300 R vs Yamaha Fz25. Bmw K 1300 R: 173 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 249 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Yamaha Fz25: 20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1300 R
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
140 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
249 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
173 hp @ 9,250 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
249 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw K 1300 R
8.2/10
"A flawed masterpiece that rewards experienced riders who budget honestly."
Pros
+Savage, addictive power delivery
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
+Rock-solid build quality
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Heavy, awkward low-speed
−ESA suspension failures common
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
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