Can-Am Spyder RT-S vs Yamaha FJR1300ES: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Can-Am Spyder RT-S (2016) and the Yamaha FJR1300ES (2016-present), using the latest model year of each.

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Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.

Specification	Can-Am Spyder RT-S 2016 Remove	Yamaha FJR1300ES 2016-present · ES Remove
Category	Touring	Touring
Years	2016	2016-present
Engine	1330.0 ccm (81.16 cubic inches), In-line three, four-stroke, Rotax® 1330 ACE engine, Injection	1,298cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four, 16-valve
Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	1,330 cc	1,298 cc
Power	115 hp @ 7,250 rpm	141.5 hp @ 8,000 rpmBest
Torque	130 Nm @ 5,000 rpm	134.4 Nm @ 7,000 rpmBest
Transmission	5-speed, Wet, multi-plate, Belt (final drive)	6-speed manual w/ assist & slipper clutch, shaft final drive
Final drive	belt	shaft
Weight	459 kg (dry)	291.2 kg (wet)
Seat height	Not available	805 mm
Fuel capacity	27 LBest	25 L
Front suspension	Double A-Arm with anti-roll bar. SACHS† Big-Bore shock absorbers.	43mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable rebound and compression damping, 135mm (5.3in) travel
Rear suspension	Swing arm. SACHS shock absorber with pneumatic preload adjustment.	Single shock with electronically adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping, 125mm (4.9in) travel
Brake system	ABS	Dual front / single rear discs, Unified Brake System with ABS
Front brake	Double disc. Brembo. ABS., 270 mm	Dual 320mm discs
Rear brake	Single disc. Brembo. ABS, 270 mm	Single 282mm disc
Front tire	165/65-R15	120/70ZR17
Rear tire	225/50-R15	180/55ZR17
Quickshifter	Not available	No
Launch price	Not available	USD 17,990 (United States)

Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.