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|name            = Yamaha XV700  
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|production      = 84-87
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|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XV750]]
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XV750]]([[1980s motorcycle tariff|tariffs]])
|successor        = [[Yamaha XV700]] ([[1980s motorcycle tariff|tariffs]])
|successor        = [[Yamaha XV750]]
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|engine          = 700cc
|engine          = 700cc
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The '''Yamaha XV700 ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1984 to 1987.
The '''Yamaha XV700 ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1984 to 1987.  It was originally introduced in response to the [[1980s motorcycle tariff|tariffs]].


==1985==
==1985==

Revision as of 18:47, 25 May 2019

Yamaha XV700
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called Virago
Production 84-87
Predecessor Yamaha XV750(tariffs)
Successor Yamaha XV750
Engine 700cc
Sparkplug NGK BP7ES '84-87
Battery YUASA YB16AL-A2 '84-87
Front Tire 100/90-19 '84-87
Rear Tire 140/90-15 '84-87
Manuals Service Manual
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The Yamaha XV700 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1984 to 1987. It was originally introduced in response to the tariffs.

1985

1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black
1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black
1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black
1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black
1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black
1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black
1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black
Yamaha XV700
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called XV700SS, XV 700 SS, XV700CS, XV 700 CS
Production 1986
Engine v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 80.2mm x 69.2mm
Top speed 126 mph (202 km/h)
Horse Power 54.85 HP (40.9 KW) @ 7000RPM
Torque 43.37 ft/lbs (58.8 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel system carburettor
Ignition type transistor controlled ignition (tci)
Battery 9.0:1
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: wet plate
Suspension Front: telescopic forks
Rear: dual kayaba shocks
Brakes Front: double disc. single piston calipers
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 140/90-15
Dimensions L 87.99 inches (2235 mm)
W 33.07 inches (840 mm)
Seat height 27.95 inches (710 mm)
Weight 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg) (dry), 238.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 3.15 Gallon (11.92 Liters)
Oil capacity 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters)
Fuel consumption 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

The Yamaha XV700CS was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Yamaha in 1986. 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.

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).