Duel BMW R1200 RT Vs Yamaha FJR1300 AE: the road czars !

In the kingdom of the empresses of the road, the BMW R1200RT and the Yamaha FJR1300 are among the most sovereign of motorcycles. In 2014, each wickedly upgraded and modernized its weapons to rule. MNC opposes them in a duel of tsars… Comparative test.

Practical aspects and equipment

2014 BMW R1200RT

Yamaha FJR1300ATE 2014 Instrumentation Daily trip (s) 2 2 Fuel gauge Yes Yes Engine temperature Yes Yes Outdoor temperature Yes Yes Clock Yes Yes Gear indicator engaged Yes Yes Indip catorresion tires Option (DRC) No Screen (s) couleur Yes No Consumption indicator (s) average, instantaneous and remaining autonomy average, instantaneous and remaining autonomy Handlebar controls Yes + optional audio shortcuts on left fairing Yes, but reset trips to the dashboard Convenient Coded key Yes Yes Warning Yes Yes Adjustable brake lever Yes Yes Adjustable clutch lever Yes Yes Passenger handle Yes Yes Luggage rack Yes Yes Adjustable front suspension Manually (ESA optional) Electronically Adjustable rear suspension Manually (ESA optional) Electronically Elbow valve (s) Yes (in the sticks) No Central stand Yes Yes Safe that can accommodate a U No (very little space under the saddle) No (little space under saddle) Storage compartment 2 lockable 1 with automatic locking Adjustable saddle Yes Yes 12 Volt outlet 1 (2nd optional) 1 Heated saddle (s) Option No Heated grips Yes Yes Electronics – piloting aids ABS Yes Yes Anti-slip Yes Yes Adjustable mapping 2 as standard, 3rd optional 2 Shifter Option (allows up AND down gears without disengaging) No Regulator Option Yes Coupled braking Yes (front to back) Yes (back to front)   2014 BMW R1200RT Yamaha FJR1300ATE 2014

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