Yamaha Star Raider vs Arlen Ness Lowliner (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Star Raiderstacks up against the Arlen Ness Lowliner. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha Star Raider | Arlen Ness Lowliner |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2013 |
| Price | $14,999 | $44,995 |
| Engine | 1852 cc | 1852 cc |
| Seat height | 27 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 L | 5.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Ness/PM 6-piston caliper with Ness 11´ floating rotors |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Ness/PM 6-piston caliper with Ness 11´ floating rotors |
| Tires | 120/70-21 / 210/40-18 | 3.50-23 / 10.5-18 |
Yamaha Star Raider vs Arlen Ness Lowliner — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha Star Raider and the Arlen Ness Lowliner usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Star Raider brings its published horsepower, while the Arlen Ness Lowliner counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Star Raider 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: