Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Bmw K 1300 Gt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Bmw K 1300 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 1300 Gt: 160 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 296 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 Fjr1300es
Bmw K 1300 Gt
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
140 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
289 kg
296 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
160 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
140 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
296 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical 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 1300 Gt
8.5/10
"The sport-tourer benchmark that still embarrasses newer rivals on pace."
Pros
+Thunderous inline-four engine
+Sophisticated Duolever handling
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Expensive service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−ESA electronics age poorly
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