Yamaha XV1100 Virago: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1986-1999
Related: Yamaha XV750 Virago
Also called: Yamaha Virago 1100
Successor: Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star
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| Yamaha XV1100 Virago
(Japan, USA, Europe, Oceania) 1986-1999 |
Yamaha XV1100 Virago
(Europe) 1994-1999 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1986 | USA | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: XV1100S, XV1100SC |
| 1987 | USA | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: XV1100T, XV1100TC |
| 1988 | USA, Europe | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: XV1100U, XV1100UC, 3CH0, 3EF1 |
| 1989 | USA, Europe | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: XV1100W, XV1100WC, 3EF2, 3LP1 |
| 1990 | USA | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: XV1100A, XV1100AC |
| 1991 | USA, Europe, Oceania | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: 3EF3, 3EG4, 3JK9, 3LP2, 3LP3, 3LP4, XV1100B, XV1100BC |
| 1992 | USA, Europe, Oceania | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: 3EF4, 3EG5, 3JKA, 3LP4, 3LP5, XV1100D, XV1100DC |
| 1993 | USA, Europe | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: 3JKF, XV1100E, XV1100EC |
| 1994 | USA, Europe | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: 3EF5, 3JKJ, 3LP7, 3LP8, XV1100F, XV1100FC |
| 1995 | USA, Europe, Japan | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: 3EF6, 3JKM, 3LP9, 3LPA, 4PP1, XV1100G, XV1100GC |
| 1996 | USA, Europe | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: 3EF7, 3JKP, 3JKU, 3LPB, 3LPD, XV1100H, XV1100HC, XV1100SH, XV1100SHC |
| 1997 | USA, Europe | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: 3EF8, 3JKW, 3LPE, 3LPF, 4XN1, XV1100J, XV1100JC, XV1100SJ, XV1100SJC |
| 1998 | USA, Europe | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: 3EF9, 3LPG, 3LPH, 4XN5, 4XN8, XV1100K, XV1100KC, XV1100SK, XV1100SKC |
| 1999 | USA, Europe | Name: Yamaha Virago 1100
Code: 4XN9, XV1100L, XV1100LC |
Specifications
Yamaha XV1100 Virago: specs
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2285 mm / 90,0 in |
| Overall width | 840 mm / 33,1 in | |
| Overall height | 1190 mm / 46,9 in | |
| 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 | 239 kg / 527 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Pressed backbone (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock, 97 mm / 3,8 in | |
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 (57H) | |
| Rear tire size | 140/90-15M/C (70H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 282 mm, 2-piston calipers – XV1100 (1986-1993)
Double disc, 298 mm, 2-piston calipers – XV1100 (1994-1999) | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 16,8 l / 4,4 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) | |
| Trail | 129 mm / 5,08 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,4 l / 100 km (43,5 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders V-type | |
| Bore & Stroke | 95,0 x 75,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 1063 cm³ (64,86 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 61,7 hp (45,0 kW) / 6000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 85,3 Nm (8,7 kg-m) / 3000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 4,9 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 172 km/h (107 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BST40 |
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| 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 |
1.666 1.285 1.032 0.852 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-20Ah | |
Images
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Videos
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Manuals
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