Yamaha Roadliner 1900 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Roadliner is one of those bikes that looks absolutely stunning in person but demands respect before you throw a leg over it. That 1900cc air-cooled V-twin produces lazy, torquey grunt that pulls hard from idle — it's genuinely effortless on the highway and sounds incredible with an aftermarket exhaust. Handling is better than the weight suggests, though don't expect sport bike agility when you're threading through tight switchbacks. Used examples from 2006-2011 are generally reliable, but do your homework. Check the fuel injection for hiccups at low throttle — early models had some stumble issues that dealers addressed but weren't always documented. Look for leaks around the primary cover and inspect the drive belt thoroughly. These bikes were often owned by weekend cruiser guys, so low mileage is common, which sounds great until you realize sitting idle causes its own problems. Demand a fresh service history.