Yamaha Fjr1300 vs Harley-davidson Road Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fjr1300 vs Harley-davidson Road Glide. 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. Harley-davidson Road Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fjr1300
Harley-davidson Road Glide
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
166 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
289 kg
389 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
166 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (electronically limited)
185 km/h
Weight
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, based on 2023 Milwaukee-Eight 114 model)
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
Harley-davidson Road Glide
7.8/10
"A serious touring weapon — buy 2017-plus and inspect everything thoroughly."
Pros
+Stable frame-mounted fairing
+Milwaukee-Eight genuinely impressive
+Superb long-haul comfort
Cons
−Infotainment screens fail regularly
−Stubborn used pricing
−Heavy in slow maneuvers
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