Yamaha FJR 1300 vs Honda FJR 1300 (1300)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FJR 1300stacks up against the Honda FJR 1300. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FJR 1300Honda FJR 1300
Model year20032003
Price
Engine1298 cc1298 cc
Horsepower144 hp144 hp
Torque134 Nm134 Nm
Weight244 kg244 kg
Fuel capacity6.6 L6.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Yamaha FJR 1300 vs Honda FJR 1300 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FJR 1300 and the Honda FJR 1300 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FJR 1300 brings 144 hp in a 244 kg package, while the Honda FJR 1300 counters with 144 hp at 244 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: