Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra: 90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: earlier Twin Cam 96 produced ~68 hp) hp, 417 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ Milwaukee-Eight equipped model) weight, top speed 177 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on some variants), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Yamaha Fjr1300: 146 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 289 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 250 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra
Yamaha Fjr1300
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
90 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: earlier Twin Cam 96 produced ~68 hp)
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
142 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107)
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h (estimated; electronically limited on some variants)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
417 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ Milwaukee-Eight equipped model)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average; note: varies by engine generation and riding conditions
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Electra Glide Ultra
7.8/10
"The definitive used touring bargain if you verify service history first."
Pros
+Unmatched long-distance riding comfort
+Strong resale value retention
+Excellent wind and weather protection
Cons
−Twin Cam heat management issues
−Heavy and unwieldy below 20mph
−Deferred maintenance extremely common
"The benchmark sports tourer that absolutely nothing has made obsolete."
Pros
+Engine pulls endlessly, everywhere
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+AE electronic suspension is superb
Cons
−Shaft splines need regular greasing
−Stock seat brutalises after 200 miles
−Heavy at slow urban speeds
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