Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat vs Yamaha Stratoliner S (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ultra Lowdown Drop Seatstacks up against the Yamaha Stratoliner S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecUltra Lowdown Drop SeatYamaha Stratoliner S
Model year20112011
Price$29,990$17,290
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Seat height26 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Performance Machine callipersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Performance Machine callipersSingle disc
Tires120-21 / 300-18 130/70-18 / 190/60-17

Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat vs Yamaha Stratoliner S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat and the Yamaha Stratoliner S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha Stratoliner S counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Stratoliner S 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: