Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback: 67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 103 output) hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), 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
Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated, based on Twin Cam 103 output)
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.8 L/100km (approximately 17.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Dyna Switchback
7.5/10
"The most genuinely versatile Dyna ever built, if maintained properly."
Pros
+Dual-purpose design actually works
+Dyna chassis handles respectably
+103ci torque is addictive
Cons
−Cam tensioner issues plague Twin Cam
−Heavy for a naked cruiser
−Switchback gimmick wears thin
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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