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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Virago 700: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha XV700  
|name            = Yamaha XV700
|image           =  
|photo           = 1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-4.jpg
|aka              = Virago
|aka              = Virago 700, XV700SS, XV700CS
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =
|production      = 84-87
|production      = 1986
|model_year      =  
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =  
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XV750]]([[1980s motorcycle tariff|tariffs]])
|successor        =  
|successor        = [[Yamaha XV750]]
|class            =  
|class            =Cruiser
|engine          = 700cc
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =  
|bore_stroke      = 80.2mm x 69.2mm
|compression      =  
|compression      =
|top_speed        =  
|top_speed        = 126 mph (202 km/h)
|power            =  
|power            = 54.85 HP (40.9 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          =  
|torque          = 43.37 ft/lbs (58.8 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|ignition        =  
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|BP7ES}} '84-87
|ignition        = transistor controlled ignition (tci)
|battery          = {{battery|YB16AL-A2}} '84-87
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '84-87
|transmission    =  
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB16AL-A2}} '84-87
|frame            =  
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|suspension      =  
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
|brakes          =  
Clutch: wet plate <br>
 
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic forks <br>
Rear: dual kayaba shocks
|brakes          =Front: double disc. single [[piston]] [[calipers]] <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-19}} '84-87
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-19}} '84-87
|rear_tire    = {{tire|140/90-15}} '84-87
|rear_tire    = {{tire|140/90-15}} '84-87
|rake_trail      =
|rake_trail      =  
|wheelbase        =
|wheelbase        =  
|length          = 87.99 inches (2235 mm)
|length          =  
|width            = 33.07 inches (840 mm)
|width            =  
|height          =
|height          =  
|seat_height      = 27.95 inches (710 mm)
|seat_height      =  
|dry_weight      = 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg)
|dry_weight      =  
|wet_weight      = 238.0 kg
|wet_weight      =  
|fuel_capacity    = 3.15 Gallon (11.92 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    = 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =  
|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>
|fuel_consumption =  
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|turning_radius  =  
|fuel_consumption = 5.00 liters/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
|related          =  
|turning_radius  =
|competition      =  
|related          =
|competition      = [[Honda VT700C]] <br /> [[Kawasaki ZN700A]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ700A]]
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N YA-1186}} `84-87<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>
|final_drive= Shaft `84-87<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
}}


The '''[[Yamaha]] XV700CS''' was a V-Twin, [[four-stroke]] standard/cruiser produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1985. It was originally introduced in response to the [[1980s motorcycle tariff]].  It could reach a top speed of 126 mph (202 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 43.37 ft/lbs (58.8 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 54.85 HP (40.9 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 
The '''Yamaha XV700 ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1984 to 1987.
 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] v2, four-stroke. A 80.2mm [[bore]] x 69.2mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 699.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc). 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 100/90-19 front [[tire]] and a 140/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. single piston calipers in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a dual kayaba shocks. The XV700CS was fitted with a 3.15 Gallon (11.92 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg).
 
 
 
 


==1985==
==1985==
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[[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-5.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]]
[[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-5.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]]
[[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-6.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]]
[[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-6.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]]
==Specifications==
{|  class="wikitable"
|-
!Make Model
|Yamaha XV 700 Virago
|-
!Year
|1985 - 86
|-
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, 75°-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.
|-
!Displacement
|699 cc / 42.6 cu-in
|-
!Bore X Stroke
|80.2 x 69.2 mm
|-
!Cooling System
|Air cooled
|-
!Compression
|9.0:1
|-
!Lubrication
|Wet sump
|-
!Induction
|2 x 40mm Hitachi carburetors
|-
!Ignition
|Transistorize
|-
!Starting
|Electric
|-
!Max Power
|56 hp / 40.9 kW @ 7000 rpm
|-
!Max Torque
|58.8 Nm / 43.4 lb-ft @ 6000
|-
!Clutch
|Wet, multi-plate
|-
!Transmission
|5 Speed
|-
!Final Drive
|Shaft
|-
!Frame
|Backbone pressed steel - engine is a stressed member
|-
!Front Suspension
|36mm Kayaba forks, Air pressure adjustable.
|-
!Front Wheel Travel
|145 mm / 5.7 in
|-
!Rear Suspension
|Monoshock, adjustable air pressure rebound damping.
|-
!Rear Wheel Travel
|100 mm / 3.7 in
|-
!Front Brakes
|Single 298mm disc 1 piston caliper
|-
!Rear Brakes
|00mm Drum
|-
!Front Tire
|100/90-19
|-
!Rear Tire
|130/90-16
|-
!Rake
|32.0°
|-
!Wheelbase
|1520 mm / 59.8 in
|-
!Seat Height
|710 mm / 28.0 in
|-
!Ground Clearance
|145 mm / 5.7 in
|-
!Dry Weight
|225 kg / 496 lbs
|-
!Wet Weight
|238 kg /; 524.7 lbs
|-
!Fuel Capacity
|13 Liters / 3.4 US gal
|}
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Yamaha}}
{{Yamaha}}


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[[Category:Yamaha XV series]]
[[Category:Yamaha XV series]]
[[Category:Cruisers]]
[[Category:Cruisers]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

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