The Yamaha Roadliner was a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2006 and continued production until 2017. The bike was sold in the American market through Yamaha's Star Motorcycles division and was the largest motorcycle while in production.
In 2006, alongside the standard and S versions that packed more or less chromed elements, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Roadliner Midnight, a cruiser motorcycle with the same specifications but with more blacked-out components and a minimal amount of chromed elements.
In the visual department, the bike had standard features such as a round headlight, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a single exhaust system mounted on the right side, and 12-spoke aluminum wheels.
Unlike its standard features, the bike packed blacked-out components, such as the headlight housing, fenders, engine, engine covers, cylinder heads, fuel tank, front fork, and frame. The blacked-out appearance was enhanced by several chromed pieces here and there.
Underneath its stylish fuel tank, the 2006 Yamaha Roadliner Midnight had installed a 1,853cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system boasting 99 hp with a peak force at 4,250 rpm and 167 Nm (123 lb-ft) torque at 2,250 rpm.
Suspension-wise, the cruiser had a 46 mm telescopic fork on the front with 135 mm of travel and a link-type shock absorber on the rear with 105 mm of travel, delivering a comfortable riding experience.