Arlen Ness Lowliner vs Yamaha Roadliner Midnight (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arlen Ness Lowlinerstacks up against the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Arlen Ness Lowliner | Yamaha Roadliner Midnight |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Price | $44,995 | $14,090 |
| Engine | 1852 cc | 1852 cc |
| Seat height | — | 28 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.0 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Ness/PM 6-piston caliper with Ness 11´ floating rotors | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Ness/PM 6-piston caliper with Ness 11´ floating rotors | Single disc |
| Tires | 3.50-23 / 10.5-18 | 130/70-18 / 190/60-17 |
Arlen Ness Lowliner vs Yamaha Roadliner Midnight — which should you buy?
Picking between the Arlen Ness Lowliner and the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arlen Ness Lowliner brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: