Yamaha answered the call for a similar but less expensive cruise motorcycle than the Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy Lo with the Roadliner S. In November 2009, the Roadliner starts at $14,990. The Fat Boy sells for $16,299.
Fat Boy Characteristics
The 2010 Harley Fat Boy Lo is a contemporary version of the original softail cruiser with a lower profile and dressed in black, according to motorcycle.com.
Roadliner S Characteristics
Best described as a neo-retro look, the 2010 Yamaha Roadliner S features a sculpted seat, a massive presence mimicking the Harley, and a clock-style instrument cluster on the gas tank, according to starmotorcycles.com.
Fat Boy Features
The Fat Boy's chief feature is its low stance, hence the Lo appellation, making it the lowest-seated Harley motorcycle ever produced.
Roadliner S Features
The Roadliner S features a distinctive ultra-streamlined look with a long, low aluminum frame and a low center of gravity.
Fat Boy Specifications
The Fat Boy is equipped with a V-Twin two-stroke air-cooled engine with a 6-speed manual transmission, front and rear disc brakes and a 64.5-inch wheelbase.
Roadliner Specifications
The Roadliner S is equipped with a 48-degree V-Twin fuel-injected air-cooled engine, 5-speed manual transmission, front and rear disc brakes and a 67.5-inch wheelbase.
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