Can-am Spyder Rt vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder Rt vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Can-am Spyder Rt: 115 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 452 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Can-am Spyder Rt
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
452 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
452 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder Rt
7.5/10
"Outstanding touring machine, but only if you're honest about what it is."
Pros
+Effortless stability on highways
+Massive touring luggage capacity
+Semi-auto gearbox is brilliant
Cons
−Dealer-only servicing costs hurt
−Proprietary tires are pricey
−Front suspension wears quickly
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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