Yamaha Roadliner S vs Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Roadliner Sstacks up against the Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha Roadliner S | Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Price | $15,290 | — |
| Engine | 1852 cc | 1852 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 124 hp |
| Weight | — | 244 kg |
| Seat height | 28 mm | 22 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc. Brembo Floating Rotor with chrome centers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Brembo Floating Rotor w/ chrome centers |
| Tires | 130/70-18 / 190/60-17 | 90/90-21 / 240-18 |
Yamaha Roadliner S vs Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha Roadliner S and the Von Dutch Cruelworld Rigid usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Roadliner S 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: