Yamaha Stratoliner vs Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha StratolinerUltra Lowdown Drop Seat
Model year20112011
Price$15,690$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 vs Ultra Lowdown Drop Seat — which should you buy?

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