Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Concours 14 vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Kawasaki Concours 14: 155 hp @ 8,800 rpm hp, 319 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), 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
Kawasaki Concours 14
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
155 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
155 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
319 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
155 hp @ 8,800 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
155 Nm @ 6,200 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
319 kg (wet/curb weight)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Concours 14
8.5/10
"The ultimate budget sport-tourer if heat and heft don't scare you."
Pros
+Savage, reliable 1400cc engine
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+Exceptional two-up capability
Cons
−Brutal summer heat soak
−Wallowy solo suspension setup
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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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