Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Gl500 Silverwing vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Honda Gl500 Silverwing: 50 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 254 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Honda Gl500 Silverwing
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
41 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
254 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
50 hp @ 9,500 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
41 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
254 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Gl500 Silverwing
7.0/10
"A rewarding vintage tourer for patient, mechanically-sympathetic riders only."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
+Smooth 80-degree V-twin character
+Surprisingly capable two-up touring
Cons
−Parts availability increasingly scarce
−Carbs always need rebuilding
−Underpowered for modern highways
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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