Ultra Low Down vs Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecUltra Low DownYamaha Star Roadliner Midnight
Model year20152013
Price$14,090
Engine1852 cc1852 cc
Seat height26 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Performance Machine callipersDouble disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Performance Machine callipersSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires120-21 / 300-18 130/70-18 / 190/60-17

Ultra Low Down vs Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ultra Low Down and the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ultra Low Down brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight counters with its own power figure.

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: