Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Harley-davidson Electra Glide Classic: 67 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 390 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 Electra Glide Classic
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
128 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
390 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
67 hp @ 5,020 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
128 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
390 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 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 Electra Glide Classic
7.8/10
"The gold standard used tourer if you budget honestly."
Pros
+Incredible long-distance touring comfort
+Massive used parts availability
+Reliable Twin Cam engine
Cons
−Heavy and unwieldy at low speeds
−Fuel economy genuinely poor
−Maintenance costs add up fast
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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