Yamaha XV750 Virago: review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1981-1998

Also called: Yamaha Virago 750

Models
Yamaha XV750 Virago

(Japan, USA)

1981-1983

Yamaha XV750 Virago

(Japan, Europe, USA)

1984-1998

Yamaha XV750 Virago

(Japan, Europe)

1986-1996

Yamaha Virago 750 (1981-1983)
Yamaha Virago 750 (1984-1998)
Yamaha Virago 750 (1986-1996)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1981 USA Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: XV750H

1982 USA, Japan Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: XV750J, 5K00

1983 USA Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: XV750K, XV750MK

1984 Japan Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 55R

1986 Japan Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 1RW0

1988 USA Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: XV750U, XV750UC

1989 USA Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: XV750W, XV750WC

1990 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 3JL6, XV750A, XV750AC

1991 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 3JL9, XV750B, XV750BC

1992 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 3JLC, 4FY1, 4FY2, XV750D, XV750DC

1993 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 3JLF, 4GK1, XV750E, XV750EC

1994 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 3JLJ, 4FY4, 4FY5, XV750F, XV750FC

1995 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 3JLM, 4GK3, 4PW1, 4PW2, XV750G, XV750GC

1996 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 3JLR, 4GK4, 4PW3, 4PW4, XV750H1, XV750HC1

1997 USA, Europe Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 3JLU, XV750J1, XV750JC1

1998 Europe Name: Yamaha Virago 750

Code: 3JLX

Specifications

Yamaha XV750 Virago: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2230 mm / 87,8 in – XV750 (1981-1983)

2285 mm / 90,0 in – XV750 (1984-1998)

Overall width 850 mm / 33,7 in – XV750 (1981-1983)

840 mm / 33,1 in – XV750 (1984-1998)

Overall height 1160 mm / 46,7 in – XV750 (1981-1983)

1190 mm / 46,9 in – XV750 (1984-1998)

Seat height 715 mm / 28,1 in
Wheelbase 1525 mm / 60,0 in
Ground clearance 145 mm / 5,7 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 235 kg / 518 lbs
FRAME Type Pressed backbone (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in – XV750 (1981-1983)

Swingarm with twin-shock, 97 mm / 3,8 in – XV750 (1984-1998)

Front tire size 100/90-19 (57H)
Rear tire size 140/90-15M/C (70H)
Front brake Double disc, 282 mm, 2-piston calipers – XV750 (1981-1993)

Double disc, 298 mm, 2-piston calipers – XV750 (1994-1998)

Rear brake Drum
Fuel capacity 14,5 l / 3,83 US gal (reserve – 2,5 l)
Trail 129 mm / 5,08 in
Fuel economy / consumption 6,53 l / 100 km (36 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders V-type
Bore & Stroke 83,0 x 69,2 mm
Displacement 748 cm³ (45,6 cu in)
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power 60,0 hp (44,0 kW) / 7000 rpm – XV750 (1981-1985)

55,0 hp (41,0 kW) / 7000 rpm – XV750 (1986-1998)

Max. torque 64,7 Nm (6,6 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – XV750 (1981-1985)

59,0 Nm (6,0 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – XV750 (1986-1998)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5,8 sec.[2]
Top speed 175 km/h (108,7 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BST40
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.659
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.353

1.667

1.286

1.032

0.853

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI (digital)
Alternator A.C. magneto
Battery capacity 12V-16Ah

Images

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Videos

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Manuals

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  1. MOTORCYCLE FUEL ECONOMY GUIDE | 1983 Yamaha XV750 Virago
  2. motoprofi.com | Yamaha XV 750 Virago 1994 | 0-60 mph
  3. bikez.com | Yamaha XV 750 Virago 1997 | Top speed