Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid vs Yamaha Roadliner (2009)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigidstacks up against the Yamaha Roadliner. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVon Dutch Cruelworld RigidYamaha Roadliner
Model year20092007
Price$13,580
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Horsepower124 hp
Weight244 kg320 kg
Seat height22 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Brembo Floating Rotor with chrome centersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo Floating Rotor w/ chrome centersSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 240-18 130/70-18 / 190/60-17

Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid vs Yamaha Roadliner — which should you buy?

Picking between the Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid and the Yamaha Roadliner usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid brings 124 hp in a 244 kg package, while the Yamaha Roadliner counters with its own power figure at 320 kg.

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: