Yamaha Stratoliner S vs Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Stratoliner Sstacks up against the Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Stratoliner SUltra Lowdown Drop Seat
Model year20112011
Price$17,290$29,990
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Seat height28 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Performance Machine callipers
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Performance Machine callipers
Tires130/70-18 / 190/60-17 120-21 / 300-18

Yamaha Stratoliner S vs Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Stratoliner S and the Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Stratoliner S brings its published horsepower, while the Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat counters with its own power figure. 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: