Bmw R 1200 Rt vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1200 Rt vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Bmw R 1200 Rt: 125 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel) weight, top speed 200 km/h, 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 R 1200 Rt
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
125 hp @ 7,750 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight, 2014+ model with full fuel)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average for 2014+ model)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1200 Rt
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer if you can afford the upkeep."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Incredible all-day comfort
+Excellent wind protection
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−Outdated infotainment pre-2019
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
Top 10 Accessories
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