Yamaha Stratoliner vs Yamaha Roadliner S (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha StratolinerYamaha Roadliner S
Model year20112011
Price$15,690$15,290
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Seat height28 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires130/70-18 / 190/60-17 130/70-18 / 190/60-17

Yamaha Stratoliner vs Yamaha Roadliner S — which should you buy?

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