Bmw K 1600 Gtl vs Yamaha Fjr1300es
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw K 1600 Gtl vs Yamaha Fjr1300es. Bmw K 1600 Gtl: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 348 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Fjr1300es: 146 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 289 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Yamaha Fjr1300es
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
175 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
348 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
Weight
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 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 1600 Gtl
8.5/10
"The finest touring bike money can buy, if you can afford upkeep."
Pros
+Silky inline-six engine
+Premium electronics actually work
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Genuinely punishing service costs
−Heavy, unforgiving when dropped
−Used prices stay stubbornly high
Yamaha Fjr1300es
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer that rewards serious, experienced riders richly."
Pros
+Electronically adjustable suspension works brilliantly
+Shaft drive, essentially zero maintenance
+Outstanding wind and weather protection
Cons
−Heavy below 30mph, full stop
−Missed valve services are common
−Suspension electronics can get expensive
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