Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Yamaha Fjr1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Yamaha Fjr1300. Kawasaki Voyager 1700: 74 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 393 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated, limited by touring ergonomics and gearing), 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
Kawasaki Voyager 1700
Yamaha Fjr1300
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
146 hp
Torque (Nm)
133 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
393 kg
289 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
74 hp @ 4,800 rpm
146 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
133 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
138 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, limited by touring ergonomics and gearing)
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
393 kg (wet/curb weight)
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
Kawasaki Voyager 1700
7.8/10
"A seriously capable tourer that smart riders buy instead of the hype."
Pros
+Strong, torquey 1700cc engine
+Smooth shaft drive reliability
+Excellent wind protection fairing
Cons
−Expensive oddball tire sizes
−Infotainment reliability concerns
−Heavy, unwieldy at low speed
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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