Yamaha Stratoliner S vs Samurai Chopper Type 5 Evo (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Stratoliner Sstacks up against the Samurai Chopper Type 5 Evo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Stratoliner SSamurai Chopper Type 5 Evo
Model year20112009
Price$17,290$23,950
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Weight230 kg
Seat height28 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. HD 1-Piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Wilwood 2-P
Tires130/70-18 / 190/60-17 500-16 / 500-16

Yamaha Stratoliner S vs Samurai Chopper Type 5 Evo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Stratoliner S and the Samurai Chopper Type 5 Evo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Stratoliner S brings its published horsepower, while the Samurai Chopper Type 5 Evo counters with its own power figure at 230 kg. On price, the Yamaha Stratoliner S 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: