YAMAHA Roadliner S (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2011, the Japanese maker launched the Yamaha Roadliner S, a cruiser motorcycle loaded with chrome-plated elements, offering a classic appearance and boasting a combination of retro cruiser styling with modern technology.

The 2011 machine was in its sixth year of production, wearing the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without significant modifications. The bike offered an excellent level of performance, excitement, and pride of ownership.

Compared to the base model, the S version was fitted with more chromed elements, such as the headlight housing, front fork, switchgear, front brake and clutch master cylinder and levers, belt guard, handlebar clamp, shifter, front pulley cover, engine covers, and many more.

It also packed the same standard features as the base model, including a round headlight on the front, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a stylish teardrop-styled tank, a two-piece dual seat, a two-into-one exhaust system with a massive silencer, and 12-spoke polished wheels.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2011 Yamaha Roadliner S had installed a 1,854cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 99 hp with maximum strength at 4,250 rpm and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,250 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was converted into motion by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive.