Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Bmw K 1200 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Bmw K 1200 Gt. Yamaha Fjr1300es: 146 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 289 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Bmw K 1200 Gt: 152 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 279 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fjr1300es
Bmw K 1200 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
152 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
129 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
289 kg
279 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
152 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
129 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
240 km/h
Weight
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
279 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Fjr1300es
8.5/10
"The definitive used sport-tourer that rewards serious, experienced riders richly."
Pros
+Electronically adjustable suspension works brilliantly
+Shaft drive, essentially zero maintenance
+Outstanding wind and weather protection
Cons
−Heavy below 30mph, full stop
−Missed valve services are common
−Suspension electronics can get expensive
Bmw K 1200 Gt
7.8/10
"A phenomenal sport-tourer if you buy a well-serviced example."
Pros
+Intoxicating high-revving engine
+Outstanding highway stability
+Excellent all-weather fairing
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on neglected examples
−Heavy at low speed
−Specialist servicing costs add up
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