Harley-davidson Cvo Limited vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Cvo Limited vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Harley-davidson Cvo Limited: 102 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, 2018–present models) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated — note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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
Harley-davidson Cvo Limited
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
430 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
102 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 117 engine, 2018–present models)
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated — note: electronically limited in some markets)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
430 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Cvo Limited
8.2/10
"The best American tourer money can buy, if you inspect carefully."
Pros
+117 engine genuinely impressive
+Factory accessories already fitted
+Exceptional paint and finish
Cons
−Electrical gremlins over time
−Hot in stop-and-go traffic
−Suspension too soft stock
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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