Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Honda St1300 Pan European
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Fjr1300es vs Honda St1300 Pan European. 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. Honda St1300 Pan European: 125 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 296 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Fjr1300es
Honda St1300 Pan European
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
124 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
289 kg
296 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
125 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
124 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
240 km/h (estimated, limited)
Weight
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
296 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (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
Honda St1300 Pan European
8.5/10
"The best value sport-tourer you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Bulletproof V4 engine
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Integrated panniers included
Cons
−Seriously heavy machine
−Valve service costs hurt
−Dated electronics and displays
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