Yamaha Xjr 1300 vs Honda X4 1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Xjr 1300 vs Honda X4 1300. Yamaha Xjr 1300: 106 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda X4 1300: ~100 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 267 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~210 km/h (estimated; electronically or mechanically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Xjr 1300
Honda X4 1300
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
117 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
238 kg
267 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
106 hp @ 8,000 rpm
~100 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~117 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
~210 km/h (estimated; electronically or mechanically limited in some markets)
Weight
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
267 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (approximately 12.5–15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Xjr 1300
8.5/10
"The most honest, characterful big naked you can buy used today."
Pros
+Massive torque from low rpm
+Bulletproof engine when serviced
+Stunning classic naked styling
Cons
−Carb sync needs regular attention
−Seat comfort drops sharply
−Heavy in tight car parks
Honda X4 1300
7.5/10
"A characterful bruiser for patient, resourceful riders who do their homework."
Pros
+Torque truck engine delivery
+Tank-like build quality
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely painful
−Heavy at low speeds
−Thirsty for a cruiser
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