Question 1

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which has more power?

Accepted Answer

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra produces 100 hp @ 5,020 rpm (approx., based on Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: Harley-Davidson does not always officially publish peak hp figures); Yamaha Fjr1300 produces 146 hp @ 8,000 rpm. Yamaha Fjr1300 wins by 46 hp.

Question 2

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which is faster?

Accepted Answer

Top speed: Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra 185 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on most variants), Yamaha Fjr1300 250 km/h (electronically limited). Yamaha Fjr1300 is the faster of the two.

Question 3

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which is lighter?

Accepted Answer

Weight: Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra 430 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for CVO Ultra Limited — note: varies slightly by model year), Yamaha Fjr1300 289 kg (wet/curb weight).

Question 4

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Accepted Answer

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average; note: varies by model year and riding conditions, Yamaha Fjr1300 6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Question 5

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which is more reliable?

Accepted Answer

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra 8.0/10 and Yamaha Fjr1300 8.8/10. Yamaha Fjr1300 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra caveat: You prefer sporty handling or tight budgets. Yamaha Fjr1300 caveat: You prioritise lightweight handling or tight urban commuting.

Question 6

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which is better for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra 100 hp, Yamaha Fjr1300 146 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Question 7

Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra vs Yamaha Fjr1300 — which should I commute on daily?

Accepted Answer

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Ultra: 430 kg, 100 hp. Yamaha Fjr1300: 289 kg, 146 hp.

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