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| {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Virago 1000: history, specs, pictures}}
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| {{Motorcycle
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| |name = Yamaha XV1000 Virago
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| |photo = 1984-Yamaha-XV1000-Maroon-8949-1.jpg
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| |aka = XV1000SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 Virago
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| |manufacturer = Yamaha
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| |parent_company =
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| |production = 1984-1985 US, 1986-1988 EU
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| |model_year =
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| |predecessor = [[Yamaha XV920]]
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| |successor = [[Yamaha XV1100]]
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| |class = Cruiser
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| |engine = 981cc V-Twin, four-stroke
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| |bore_stroke = 95.0mm x 69.2mm
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| |compression =
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| |top_speed = 112 mph (180 km/h)
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| |power = 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500RPM
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| |torque =
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| |fuel_system = carburetor, 2 x Hitachi HSC40
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| |ignition = Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI)
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| |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}}
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| |battery = {{battery|YUASA SY50-N18L-AT}}
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| |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
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| Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
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| Clutch: 8 disc wet clutch <br>
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| |final_drive= Shaft
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: telescoping fork <br>
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| Rear: dual shock
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| |brakes =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake).
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| |front_tire = {{tire|100/90-19}}
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|140/90-15}}
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| |rake_trail = 32 deg / 129 mm
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| |wheelbase = 1525 mm
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| |length = 2285 mm
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| |width = 840 mm
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| |height =
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| |seat_height =
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| |dry_weight =
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| |wet_weight = 235.0 kg
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| |fuel_capacity = 3.8 US gallon (14.5 Liters)
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| |oil_capacity = 3000 ml
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| |oil_filter = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-145}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
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| |recommended_oil= Yamalube 20W-40
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| |fuel_consumption = 5.5-6 l/100 km (42 US mpg)
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| |turning_radius = 2.70 m
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| |related = [[Yamaha XV250]]<br />[[Yamaha XV535]]<br />[[Yamaha XV700]]<br />[[Yamaha XV750]]<br />[[Yamaha XV920]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1000]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1100]]
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| |competition = HD FXR, Honda VT 1100
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| |manuals = [[:File:1982 Yamaha XV1000RJ Owners Manual.pdf|1982 Yamaha XV1000RJ Owners Manual]]<br />
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| [[:File:1985 Yamaha XV1000 N Owners Manual.pdf|1985 Yamaha XV1000 N Owners Manual]]
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| }}
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| The '''[[Yamaha]] XV1000 Virago''' was a V-Twin, four-stroke cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1984 and 1985 for the US market and 1986-1988 for Europe. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
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| ==Engine==
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| The engine was an [[air cooled]], four-stroke V-twin. A 95.0mm [[bore]] x 69.2mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of 981.0 cubic centimeters. Chain driven single camshaft with rockers, 2 valves per clinder.
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 5-speed transmission with wet clutch and shaft drive.
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| ==Chassis==
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| It came with a 100/90-19 front [[tire]] and a 140/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). 0in the rear. The front suspension is a traditional telescoping fork (with air assist) while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The XV1000 Virago was fitted with a 3.8 US gallon (14.50 liter) fuel tank.
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| ==1984==
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| <gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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| File:1984-Yamaha-XV1000L-Maroon-2937-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XV1000L in Maroon
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| File:1984-Yamaha-XV1000L-Maroon-2937-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XV1000L in Maroon
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| File:1984-Yamaha-XV1000-Maroon-8949-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XV1000 in Maroon
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| File:1984-Yamaha-XV1000-Maroon-8949-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XV1000 in Maroon
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| </gallery>
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| ==1985== | | ==1985== |
| <gallery mode='packed-hover'>
| | [[Image:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-0.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black]][[Image:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-1.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black]][[Image:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black]][[Image:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-3.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black]][[Image:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-4.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black]] |
| File:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-0.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
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| File:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-1.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
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| File:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
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| File:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-3.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
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| File:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-4.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
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| </gallery> | |
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| ==In Media==
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-fall-guy#yamaha-xv1000-virago The Fall Guy]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/soeurtheresecom#yamaha-xv1000-virago SoeurThérèse.com]
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| {{Yamaha}}
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| [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV1000]] | | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV1000]] |
| [[Category:Yamaha XV series]]
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| [[Category:Cruisers]]
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