2009 Sport-Touring Motorcycle Shootout - BMW vs Honda vs Kawasaki vs Yamaha

BMW K1300GT vs. Honda ST1300 vs. Kawasaki Concours 14 vs. Yamaha FJR1300A
We made the trek to Laguna Seca for the US Grand Prix, and what better way to make that trip than with BMW's new K1300GT, Honda's ST1300, Kawasaki's Concours 14 and Yamaha's FJR1300A as our steeds? See how the four sport tourer compare on our journey.
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BMWs K1300GT, Hondas ST1300, Kawasakis Concours 14 and Yamahas FJR1300A were our steeds. As you can see, we couldve called this a 1300cc sport-touring battle, but the Connie goes one up on the other three with its ZX-14-based inline Four.
Is using a mill based on a land rocket like the mighty ZX cheating? You may be surprised how it fared against the new K bike.
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[@drewmorg.]

Watching a video in 480p in 2022 is the equivalent of reading a book for information.

[@PanRider939]

I've got the '11 ST1300. It just does everything well.

[@Silver1137]

HOLD IT!!! The Concours 14 has a bright LED tail light!!! OMG Must buy!!!

[@moshealex]

My bike Honda ST1300 and I love it. Nothing wrong with this bike. Heavy, but easy to care this monster.

[@motonerd14]

A few keys points swayed me to the 14: I'm in the Concours Owners' Group, and they're probably THE best group of folks I've ever ridden or hung out with. I had compared pricing on the 14 and the FJR, dealers were willing to wheel and deal on the 14, not so much on the FJR. Also, the Kawi extended warranty was a really good deal. I just fit better on the 14. I feel like I'm "on" the bike on the FJR, not so on the 14. It's a much better fit for me, as I'm "in" it instead of on it. Hope this helps!

[@mutatedrock]

I like the introduction to the article. Definately wouldn't need to twist my arm to hop on any of these and go.

[@huziimoto]

Just like to point out *This video is 10 years old!* I can't believe people are complaining about it....

[@bgorrell]

Before commenting negative on this video, folks should read the full review online - one of the most fair and thorough sport-touring reviews I've ever checked out...

[@Accurize2]

So the title is a lie. It’s not a review, it’s a trailer or preview. Got it!

[@jwagner1993]

None of these bikes are bad. They're all awesome machines for different tastes.

[@shop121]

I narrowed it down to the 14 or the FJR, what made you go for the 14?

[@Spilipl]

ST has 104 HP? How come? ST has 126 HP...

[@1504strikehold]

i traded my 2005 fjr for the concourse 14 in 08. After test driving the connie i felt a quantum leap in performance , comfort , ergos and aesthetics. I found a keeper and rode it to sturgis watching a great many trailered harleys! Kudos to Kawasaki and who wants to pay the sticker on a BMW?

[@1975acidburn]

I love my honda st 1100. It's a little tall for me though lol

[@Dorel6382]

I like the BMW 1300 GT bat the 1600 GT is lovely and shy need moor Horse.Pawer!

[@eroom2087]

A lot of people sure favor the Honda, from what I hear

[@fckuyo3918]

Your link doesn't.

[@bivashraut]

I hve been rode the BMW SPORTS TOURING bikes.

[@Jungleland33]

I think I saw more bikes than pixels.

[@herkko61]

Nice 480 pixels. :D

[@Shad0hawK]

I have and love a 2008 C14 i have ridden a ST1300 and i think it is a nice bike too, but since i can get a 08 Connie for 11.5K OTD @@k for the beemer is hard to justify. besides putting a full exhaust system with a PC V and a BMC air filter nets 160 RWHP, the beemer gets smoked again :)

[@H666]

complaining about free content is a fail.

[@IvannoTentori]

The Concours 14 it's the best ... that's the only and unique truth.

[@sclyphe]

One word descriptions: BMW - expensive, Honda - old, Kawi - Tank, FJR - Commuter

[@motonerd14]

I rode all of these bikes, multiple times, as well as the new 2013 FJR. I bought a 2012 Concours 14.

[@raybrensike42]

What ever happened to light touring? More weight means more motor which also means more weight.

[@dawnrobb8809]

I know this is 5 yrs old but went and checked out the BMW this weekend the dealer wanted $30K for it! WTF? did prices go up that much in 5 yrs or is he full of it? Anyways not paying $30k for a bike!

[@BFD15i]

They still sell the K1300GT over there? In Germany you can't buy the 1300GT for a couple of years. Maybe you looked at a K1600GT. That's a completely different bike and yes, it is a lot more expensive.

[@marcogennaro4303]

HONDA ST BY FAR¡¡¡¡

[@Bass-guitarist]

Click bait

[@bennynash6655]

Agree with holden. not worth watching.. sad really. you would think it would be about motorcycles, not playing third rate music.

[@bennynash6655]

good article, it is a same they didn't make the video longer and highlight the information from the article in a voice over while showing the bike being discussed being put through it's paces. Still like my st1300 though.

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

.....totally useless, I kept waiting for the comparison.

[@CORSAIR001]

Yamaha is à good bike, but, there is no torque under 4000

[@g41thomas]

Nonsensical video

[@azpwnz]

I personally hate the sport touring class, as I believe that it combines almost no storage space and doesn't have the handling of a regular sport bike. That being said, I would have to go with the BMW or a Triumph in all honesty if I had to get one of those machines. To each his own, if you own a sport touring machine and love it, more power to you. Just not the type of bike for me.

[@reggier2343]

lame music is lame.

[@innercoma1339]

Honda is nice, BMW nicer ,kwak ugly, Fjr Good.

[@vkhiev]

Yamaha fjr1300 then honda st1300

[@jozseflaszlo9902]

FJR notthing else

[@Team-fabulous]

This was just terrible....

[@huziimoto]

This video is 10 years old you numpty!

[@Team-fabulous]

@@huziimoto yes it was terrible then and is terrible now......... You twat..

[@roepieroepie5333]

Now it's 2023 when i look around i only see bmw, s. I life in the Netherlands. The japanese bikes are crap. I had a couple of Honda, s but too bad for me, big problem unbelievable . Now i also bought a bmw. I better had bought it 20 years earlier.... Pff