Yamaha Roadliner Midnight vs Yamaha Roadliner S (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Roadliner MidnightYamaha Roadliner S
Model year20112011
Price$14,090$15,290
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/70-18 / 190/60-17 130/70-18 / 190/60-17

Yamaha Roadliner Midnight vs Yamaha Roadliner S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight and the Yamaha Roadliner S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha Roadliner S 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: