Sport Touring Bikes
Which is the fastest?
Since I recently got a Yamaha FJR1300 I thought it would be interesting to compare the speed and horse power tests for the major Sport Touring bikes on the road today.
The bikes I consider the true Sport Touring bikes right now are the Yamaha FJR1300, Kawasaki Concours, BMW K1600, and the Honda ST 1300. I just got a recent issue of Motorcycle Consumer News and I thought I would share some of the results from their performance index. The performance index lists hundreds of different bikes but I wanted to focus on the bikes in my mental wheel house right now, the Sport Touring models.
| Model | MSRP | Engine | HP | Weight | MPG | Top Speed | 0-60 | 0-100 | 1/4 Mile |
| 2012 BMW K 1600GT | |||||||||
| $20,900 | i-6 | 133.9 | 703 | 37.9 | 134.3 | 3.10 | 9.18 | 11.75 | |
| Honda ST 1300 | |||||||||
| $18,230 | V-4 | 106.1 | 727 | 43.7 | 144 | 3.49 | 8.62 | 11.47 | |
| Kawasaki Concours | |||||||||
| $15,299 | I-4 | 135.57 | 689.5 | 43.3 | 152.3 | 3.14 | 7.10 | 10.82 | |
| Yamaha FJR1300 | |||||||||
| $15,190 | I-4 | 121.46 | 662 | 44.8 | 146.2 | 3.30 | 7.71 | 11.14 | |
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My FJR is not the fastest, but when you combine the power to weight ratio, comfortable ride, and smooth handling…it is one nice ride.
As the proud owner of a 2003 fjr1300 I would like to mention that the fjr has gained 100 lbs since 2003 and has a higher rear end ratio to keep the rpm’s down. My 2003, in the original motorcycle reviews was 2.97 0-60 10.9 quarter mile times and 152 mph top speed. Small potatoes and pettiness I know but I had to post. Phil
LOL, thanks Phil. Every . counts.
I like the speed triple…Nice looking bike!
OH, forgot, I currently ride a Triumph Speed Triple and a KLR 650 Tengai.
I was in the market for a while to buy one after a careful review of all the Sport/Touring bikes. I got very very close on a sweet used bike but backed out at the last moment. I am not sure of the numbers but I see quite a few of them here in Texas. I think however I am leaning more towards the adventure bikes for my next purchase. I am looking at the KTM 950 Adventure and also the Triumph 800 XC. I think the KTM is winning me over because of its better load capacity and power (I do a lot of 2 up riding). I have considered the BMW 1200GS adventure but man that is such a monster bike.
Cheers…
Hey cntzero,
Yeah the Sprint ST is another good option. I just don’t think I have ever seen one on the road. I wonder how many Triumph has sold in the states?
Are you an ST rider? Or in the market?
Triumph Sprint ST:
MSRP: 13,399
Engine: 1050 cc Triple
HP: 128 bhp
Torque: 80 (6300 rpm)
Weight: 590
I think the big negative on this bike is that the range sucks (about 200 miles) because of the tiny tank.