Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which is faster?

Top speed: Indian Roadmaster 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this), Yamaha Fjr1300 250 km/h (electronically limited). Yamaha Fjr1300 is the faster of the two.

Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which is lighter?

Weight: Indian Roadmaster 430 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha Fjr1300 289 kg (wet/curb weight).

Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Indian Roadmaster 6.5–7.5 L/100km (approximately 13–15 km/L, real-world average), Yamaha Fjr1300 6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Indian Roadmaster 8.5/10 and Yamaha Fjr1300 8.8/10. Yamaha Fjr1300 scores higher on the overall verdict. Indian Roadmaster caveat: You dislike heavy bikes or tight urban commuting. Yamaha Fjr1300 caveat: You prioritise lightweight handling or tight urban commuting.

Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Indian Roadmaster 78 hp, Yamaha Fjr1300 146 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Indian Roadmaster: 430 kg, 78 hp. Yamaha Fjr1300: 289 kg, 146 hp.

Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Fjr1300

Q: Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which has more power?

Indian Roadmaster produces 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate); Yamaha Fjr1300 produces 146 hp @ 8,000 rpm. Yamaha Fjr1300 wins by 68 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Indian Roadmaster vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Indian Roadmaster: 78 hp @ 4,500 rpm (Thunder Stroke 116, note: Indian rates this engine primarily by torque; hp figure is an estimate) hp, 430 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited, real-world touring use typically well below this), 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.