Yamaha Roadliner Midnight vs Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Roadliner Midnightstacks up against the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha Roadliner Midnight | Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Price | $14,090 | $23,950 |
| Engine | 1852 cc | 1852 cc |
| Weight | — | 230 kg |
| Seat height | 28 mm | 27 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 2.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc. HD 1-Piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Wilwood 2-P |
| Tires | 130/70-18 / 190/60-17 | 500-16 / 500-16 |
Yamaha Roadliner Midnight vs Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight and the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight brings its published horsepower, while the Zero Engineering Type 5 Evo counters with its own power figure at 230 kg. 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: