Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Yamaha Fjr1300es
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R 1250 Rt vs Yamaha Fjr1300es. Bmw R 1250 Rt: 136 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated), 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 R 1250 Rt
Yamaha Fjr1300es
Horsepower (hp)
136 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
143 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
279 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
136 hp @ 7,750 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
143 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically influenced; estimated)
240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
Weight
279 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids, no optional luggage)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw R 1250 Rt
8.5/10
"The best used touring motorcycle money can buy if inspected properly."
Pros
+ShiftCam engine is exceptional
+Wind protection genuinely class-leading
+Heated seats and grips standard
Cons
−Heavy in slow traffic
−Final drive spline wear expensive
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
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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