Indian Challenger vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Challenger vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Indian Challenger: 122 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 380 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Indian Challenger
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
178 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
380 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
122 hp @ 5,500 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
178 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced, real-world figures vary)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
380 kg (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
Indian Challenger
8.5/10
"The best factory bagger you can buy used right now."
Pros
+PowerPlus engine seriously impressive
+Handles better than expected
+Strong factory feature list
Cons
−Infotainment gremlins plague early models
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fairing mounts crack easily
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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