Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Harley-davidson Street Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Harley-davidson Street Glide. 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. Harley-davidson Street Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 368 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fjr1300es
Harley-davidson Street Glide
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
289 kg
368 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
177 km/h
Weight
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
368 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated 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
Harley-davidson Street Glide
8.0/10
"The definitive American touring motorcycle, warts and all."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Rock-solid resale value
Cons
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
−BOOM! Box screens fail expensively
−Fuel economy rarely exceeds 40mpg
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