Yamaha XV750 Virago: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1981-1998
Also called: Yamaha Virago 750
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| Yamaha XV750 Virago
(Japan, USA) 1981-1983 |
Yamaha XV750 Virago
(Japan, Europe, USA) 1984-1998 |
Yamaha XV750 Virago
(Japan, Europe) 1986-1996 |
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History
| History | ||
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| 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 |
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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 |
1.667 1.286 1.032 0.853 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-16Ah | |
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