Harley-davidson Flhxs Street Glide Special vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Flhxs Street Glide Special vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Harley-davidson Flhxs Street Glide Special: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 376 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Flhxs Street Glide Special
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
150 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
376 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
150 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
376 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Flhxs Street Glide Special
8.0/10
"Best used touring Harley money can buy, if budgeted correctly."
Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 genuinely strong
+BOOM! GTS infotainment excellent
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−Dealer servicing brutally expensive
−Heavy at low speeds
−Common aftermarket tune risks
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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