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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Virago 1000: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha XV1000 Virago
|photo            = 1984-Yamaha-XV1000-Maroon-8949-1.jpg
|aka              = XV1000SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 Virago
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1984-1985 US, 1986-1988 EU
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XV920]]
|successor        = [[Yamaha XV1100]]
|class            = Cruiser
|engine          = 981cc V-Twin, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 95.0mm x 69.2mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 112 mph (180 km/h)
|power            = 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburetor, 2 x Hitachi HSC40
|ignition        = Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI)
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}}
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA SY50-N18L-AT}}
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Clutch: 8 disc wet clutch <br>
|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescoping fork <br>
Rear: dual shock
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake).
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-19}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|140/90-15}}
|rake_trail      = 32 deg / 129 mm
|wheelbase        =  1525 mm
|length          = 2285 mm
|width            = 840 mm
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 235.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.8 US gallon (14.5 Liters)
|oil_capacity    = 3000 ml
|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>
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 20W-40
|fuel_consumption = 5.5-6 l/100 km (42 US mpg)
|turning_radius  = 2.70 m
|related          = [[Yamaha XV250]]<br />[[Yamaha XV535]]<br />[[Yamaha XV700]]<br />[[Yamaha XV750]]<br />[[Yamaha XV920]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1000]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1100]]
|competition      = HD FXR, Honda VT 1100
|manuals          = [[:File:1982 Yamaha XV1000RJ Owners Manual.pdf|1982 Yamaha XV1000RJ Owners Manual]]<br />
[[:File:1985 Yamaha XV1000 N Owners Manual.pdf|1985 Yamaha XV1000 N Owners Manual]]
}}
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. 
==Engine==
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.
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission with wet clutch and shaft drive.
==Chassis==
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.
==1984==
==1984==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1984-Yamaha-XV1000L-Maroon-2937-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XV1000L in Maroon]][[Image:1984-Yamaha-XV1000L-Maroon-2937-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XV1000L in Maroon]]
File:1984-Yamaha-XV1000L-Maroon-2937-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XV1000L in Maroon
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1984-Yamaha-XV1000L-Maroon-2937-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XV1000L in Maroon
File:1984-Yamaha-XV1000-Maroon-8949-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XV1000 in Maroon
File:1984-Yamaha-XV1000-Maroon-8949-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XV1000 in Maroon
</gallery>
 




==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
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-1.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
File:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
File:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-3.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
File:1985-Yamaha-XV1000-Virago-Black-8568-4.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
</gallery>
 
 
 
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-fall-guy#yamaha-xv1000-virago The Fall Guy]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/soeurtheresecom#yamaha-xv1000-virago SoeurThérèse.com]
 


==References==
{{reflist}}


{{Yamaha}}
[[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV1000]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV1000]]
[[Category:Yamaha XV series]]
[[Category:Cruisers]]

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