2006 Yamaha Roadliner Midnight Cruiser reviews

Like many who have purchased the Roadliner, I have owned many different scooters. Probably all the nametags sold in the US. I always remained open to brands as not to come off like the iron head boys that demand one brand is the best. Well, well, well... lookie what we got here... One incredible, mean, sleek, art deco work of excellence... the Roadliner. This bike has more going for it than most labels have in their whole product line. I looked and had the choice of them all. When I saw the bull faced headlight sticking out of the line up at the local Yamaha dealer I knew right then and there, to be BAD... to be COOL... this had to be under you. Three weeks and a lot of butt kissing, and I rode off. Since then, I now know POWER. This bike is 1900 cc of massive torque and snap. In the year I have ridden this machine, I have always parked up front or rode next to any other brand knowing I'm looking down at a lesser machine (no offense), and that I made the best choice. And had enough left over to buy a second one... And only heard one person (a back passenger, go figure) say, "that's a rice burner!All I know is I now GLOAT, I now get cocky and I also have much, much pride in this bike. There is absolutely NO substitute for the BEST. Show less

Did a lot of reading and comparing before making the purchase. Primary other bikes considered were the Kawasaki and Harley Davidson, traded in a Suzuki Boulevard. None others felt as well balanced, handled as well, or were as comfortable. Have only had it less than a week, and put about 150-200 miles on it so far. Show less

I went into the dealer to buy the Yamaha R6 and before I signed the papers, they pulled the Yamaha Roadliner-Midnight out of the showroom and started it up. I was very impressed, but not as impressed until I rode it. Very powerful bike. I bought it in August of 06 and put many miles on it. There is so much you can do with this bike with many upgrades available. I have had this bike up to 110mph and it just cruised along. I don't recommend this bike to a first time rider. If you are looking for a nice touring/cruising bike this one is highly recommended and is very reasonable. Show less