Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX: 123 hp (92 kW) hp, 531 lbs (241 kg) weight, top speed 150 mph (approx), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Ninja 1100SX
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
123 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
79 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
150 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
531 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
123 hp (92 kW)
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
79 lb-ft (107 Nm)
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
150 mph (approx)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
531 lbs (241 kg)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX
8.0/10
"A seriously capable all-rounder that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Muscular, refined engine delivery
+Competent semi-active suspension (SE)
+Solid long-distance comfort
Cons
−Screen buffeting at speed
−Heated grip controls unreliable
−Heavy for urban filtering
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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