Yamaha Star Raider vs Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Star Raiderstacks up against the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha Star Raider | Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2013 |
| Price | $14,999 | $14,090 |
| Engine | 1852 cc | 1852 cc |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 28 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 120/70-21 / 210/40-18 | 130/70-18 / 190/60-17 |
Yamaha Star Raider vs Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha Star Raider and the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Star Raider brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight 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: