Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide: 79 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Twin Cam 103; note: Milwaukee-Eight 107 rated at approximately 93 hp) hp, 389 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by model year) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
79 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
132 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
389 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
79 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Twin Cam 103; note: Milwaukee-Eight 107 rated at approximately 93 hp)
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
132 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (Twin Cam 103; Milwaukee-Eight 107 produces approximately 145 Nm)
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
389 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by model year)
289 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.0–7.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide
8.0/10
"The smartest used touring bike you can buy under $15,000."
Pros
+Unmatched long-distance comfort
+Massive aftermarket parts availability
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Cam tensioners are known failures
−Punishing weight at low speed
−Fuel economy around 40mpg
Yamaha Fjr1300
8.8/10
"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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