At the heart of the 2006 Yamaha Roadliner Midnight custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha features a 1851.9 cc (113 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 100.0 x 118.0 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches) with a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Roadliner Midnight measures 319.8 kg (705 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 734 mm (28.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,715 mm (67.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2006 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
734 mm (28.9 in)
Engine
Displacement1851.9 ccm (113.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke100.0 x 118.0 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Twin-bore electronic fuel injection, w/ 43mm throttle bodies and throttle position sensor
IgnitionDigital TCI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Chassis
Front Suspension46mm telescopic fork
Front Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock, link-type
Rear Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1715 mm (67.5 inches)
Ground Clearance155 mm (6.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-18
Rear Tyre190/60-17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight319.8 kg (705.0 pounds)
Seat Height734 mm (28.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
