Indian Springfield vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Springfield vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Indian Springfield: 78 hp @ 4,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111 engine) hp, 358 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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 Springfield
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
78 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
139 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
78 hp @ 4,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111 engine)
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
358 kg (curb/wet weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world estimate)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Indian Springfield
8.2/10
"A serious touring machine that rewards patient buyers who shop carefully."
Pros
+Thunder stroke torque is addictive
+Wind protection genuinely outstanding
+Excellent two-up comfort
Cons
−Heavy — parking demands respect
−Pre-2019 infotainment feels ancient
−Holds value, limits bargains
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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