Across 5 covered model years from 2006 to 2011, the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 748.9 lb (339.7 kg) and dry weights ranging from 705 lb (319.8 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Roadliner Midnight weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight is heavier than about 86.5% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Roadliner Midnight weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 748.9 lb (339.7 kg) |
| Dry weight | 705 lb (319.8 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,851.9 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 2.47 cc / lb to 2.63 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 38.1 lb / 100 cc to 40.4 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 3.7% to 4% |
| Weight with full tank | 733 lb (332.5 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Roadliner Midnight weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 748.9 lb (339.7 kg) for wet/running weight and 705 lb (319.8 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 87th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.5 US gal (17.03 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 28 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 928.9 lb (421.3 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight full-tank weight estimate?
Using the listed dry weight plus the calculated fuel mass, the estimated weight with a full tank is 733 lb (332.5 kg). That still may not equal official curb weight because dry-weight definitions can exclude other fluids or equipment.
How many cc does the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 2.47 cc per lb to 2.63 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight compare with the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 148.3 lb (67.2 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.