Honda Ctx1300 vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Ctx1300 vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Honda Ctx1300: 102 hp @ 6,700 rpm hp, 318 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Honda did not officially publish a top speed figure), 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 Ctx1300
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
102 hp @ 6,700 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Honda did not officially publish a top speed figure)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
318 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
Honda Ctx1300
7.5/10
"A flawed but deeply capable tourer that rewards patient, urban-savvy riders."
Pros
+DCT gearbox works brilliantly
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Surprisingly strong engine pull
Cons
−Genuinely heavy at speed
−Polarising, awkward styling
−Parts increasingly hard sourcing
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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