Von Dutch Flying Dutchman vs Yamaha Roadliner (2009)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVon Dutch Flying DutchmanYamaha Roadliner
Model year20092007
Price$13,580
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Horsepower124 hp
Weight217 kg320 kg
Seat height21 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Brembo Floating Rotor w/ chrome centersSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 180-18 130/70-18 / 190/60-17

Von Dutch Flying Dutchman vs Yamaha Roadliner — which should you buy?

Picking between the Von Dutch Flying Dutchman and the Yamaha Roadliner usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Von Dutch Flying Dutchman brings 124 hp in a 217 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: