Yamaha XV700 Virago 700: history, specs, pictures
Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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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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Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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Also called | XV700SS, XV 700 SS, XV700CS, XV 700 CS |
Production | 1986 |
Predecessor | Yamaha XV750(tariffs) |
Successor | Yamaha XV750 |
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 | carburetor |
Ignition type | transistor controlled ignition (tci) |
Sparkplug | NGK BP7ES '84-87 |
Battery | YUASA YB16AL-A2 '84-87 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
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 '84-87 |
Rear Tire | 140/90-15 '84-87 |
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 liters/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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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.
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).
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