Yamaha Roadliner Midnight vs Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Roadliner MidnightVon Dutch Cruelworld Rigid
Model year20112009
Price$14,090
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Horsepower124 hp
Weight244 kg
Seat height28 mm22 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Brembo Floating Rotor with chrome centers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Brembo Floating Rotor w/ chrome centers
Tires130/70-18 / 190/60-17 90/90-21 / 240-18

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

Picking between the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight and the Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight brings its published horsepower, while the Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid counters with 124 hp at 244 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: