Harley-davidson Cvo Street Glide vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Cvo Street Glide vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Harley-davidson Cvo Street Glide: 125 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2023+ Milwaukee-Eight 121 engine) hp, 390 kg (curb weight, 2023 model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Harley does not publish official top speed figures), 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
Harley-davidson Cvo Street Glide
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
125 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
176 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
390 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
125 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2023+ Milwaukee-Eight 121 engine)
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
176 Nm @ 3,750 rpm (2023+ Milwaukee-Eight 121 engine)
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Harley does not publish official top speed figures)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
390 kg (curb weight, 2023 model)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.0 L/100km (approx. 14.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Cvo Street Glide
8.5/10
"The ultimate American bagger — if the history checks out completely."
Pros
+117/121 motor is spectacular
+Factory premium finish throughout
+Excellent factory infotainment system
Cons
−CVO parts pricing is brutal
−Depreciation slower than expected
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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
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