Yamaha Fjr1300 vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fjr1300 vs Bmw K 1600 Gtl. 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. Bmw K 1600 Gtl: 160 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 348 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fjr1300
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
175 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
289 kg
348 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
160 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
175 Nm @ 5,250 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
348 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Bmw K 1600 Gtl
8.5/10
"The finest touring bike money can buy, if you can afford upkeep."
Pros
+Silky inline-six engine
+Premium electronics actually work
+Exceptional long-haul comfort
Cons
−Genuinely punishing service costs
−Heavy, unforgiving when dropped
−Used prices stay stubbornly high
Top 10 Accessories
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