Honda Nt1100 vs Yamaha Fjr1300es
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Nt1100 vs Yamaha Fjr1300es. Honda Nt1100: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 248 kg (curb weight, manual; DCT version approximately 256 kg) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Yamaha Fjr1300es: 146 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 289 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Nt1100
Yamaha Fjr1300es
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
104 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
248 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
102 hp @ 7,500 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
104 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
Weight
248 kg (curb weight, manual; DCT version approximately 256 kg)
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 Nt1100
8.2/10
"The sensible tourer that quietly embarrasses more expensive alternatives."
Pros
+Silky, torquey parallel-twin
+Excellent fuel efficiency
+DCT option is brilliant
Cons
−19L tank feels stingy
−Wind noise at speed
−Luggage system feels afterthought
Yamaha Fjr1300es
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer that rewards serious, experienced riders richly."
Pros
+Electronically adjustable suspension works brilliantly
+Shaft drive, essentially zero maintenance
+Outstanding wind and weather protection
Cons
−Heavy below 30mph, full stop
−Missed valve services are common
−Suspension electronics can get expensive
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