Honda Cbf1000 vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbf1000 vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Honda Cbf1000: 98 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, 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
Honda Cbf1000
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
98 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
98 hp @ 9,000 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0 L/100km (approximately 16.7 km/L)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbf1000
7.5/10
"The sensible touring choice that quietly outperforms its boring reputation."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Exhaust headers rust badly
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Uninspiring, anonymous styling
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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