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| {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Virago 700: history, specs, pictures}}
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| {{Motorcycle
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| |name = Yamaha XV700
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| |photo = 1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-4.jpg
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| |aka = Virago 700, XV700SS, XV700CS
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| |manufacturer = Yamaha
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| |parent_company =
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| |production = 1986
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| |model_year =
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| |predecessor = [[Yamaha XV750]]([[1980s motorcycle tariff|tariffs]])
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| |successor = [[Yamaha XV750]]
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| |class =Cruiser
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| |engine = v2, four-stroke
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| |bore_stroke = 80.2mm x 69.2mm
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| |compression =
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| |top_speed = 126 mph (202 km/h)
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| |power = 54.85 HP (40.9 KW) @ 7000RPM
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| |torque = 43.37 ft/lbs (58.8 Nm) @ 6000RPM
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| |fuel_system = carburetor
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| |ignition = transistor controlled ignition (tci)
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| |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '84-87
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| |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB16AL-A2}} '84-87
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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: wet plate <br>
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: telescopic forks <br>
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| Rear: dual kayaba shocks
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| |brakes =Front: double disc. single [[piston]] [[calipers]] <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
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| |front_tire = {{tire|100/90-19}} '84-87
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|140/90-15}} '84-87
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase =
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| |length = 87.99 inches (2235 mm)
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| |width = 33.07 inches (840 mm)
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| |height =
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| |seat_height = 27.95 inches (710 mm)
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| |dry_weight = 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg)
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| |wet_weight = 238.0 kg
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| |fuel_capacity = 3.15 Gallon (11.92 Liters)
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| |oil_capacity = 0.79 Gallon (3.00 Liters)
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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 10w-40
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| |fuel_consumption = 5.00 liters/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
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| |turning_radius =
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| |related =
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| |competition = [[Honda VT700C]] <br /> [[Kawasaki ZN700A]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ700A]]
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| |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>
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| |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>
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| }}
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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.
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| ==Engine==
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| 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).
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
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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 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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| ==1985== | | ==1985== |
| [[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-0.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]] | | [[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-0.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]][[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-1.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]][[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]][[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-3.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]][[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-4.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-6144-1.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]] | |
| [[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]] | |
| [[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-3.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Yamaha Virago 700 (XV700) in Black]] | |
| [[Image:1985-Yamaha-Virago-700-(XV700)-Black-6144-4.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]] | |
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| ==Specifications==
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| {| class="wikitable"
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| !Make Model
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| |Yamaha XV 700 Virago
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| !Year
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| |1985 - 86
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| !Engine Type
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| |Four stroke, 75°-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.
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| !Displacement
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| |699 cc / 42.6 cu-in
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| |-
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| !Bore X Stroke
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| |80.2 x 69.2 mm
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| |-
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| !Cooling System
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| |Air cooled
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| !Compression
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| |9.0:1
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| !Lubrication
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| |Wet sump
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| |-
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| !Induction
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| |2 x 40mm Hitachi carburetors
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| |-
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| !Ignition
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| |Transistorize
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| |-
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| !Starting
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| |Electric
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| |-
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| !Max Power
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| |56 hp / 40.9 kW @ 7000 rpm
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| !Max Torque
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| |58.8 Nm / 43.4 lb-ft @ 6000
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| !Clutch
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| |Wet, multi-plate
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| !Transmission
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| |5 Speed
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| |-
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| !Final Drive
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| |Shaft
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| |-
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| !Frame
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| |Backbone pressed steel - engine is a stressed member
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| !Front Suspension
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| |36mm Kayaba forks, Air pressure adjustable.
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| !Front Wheel Travel
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| |145 mm / 5.7 in
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| !Rear Suspension
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| |Monoshock, adjustable air pressure rebound damping.
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| |-
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| !Rear Wheel Travel
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| |100 mm / 3.7 in
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| !Front Brakes
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| |Single 298mm disc 1 piston caliper
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| !Rear Brakes
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| |00mm Drum
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| !Front Tire
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| |100/90-19
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| !Rear Tire
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| |130/90-16
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| !Rake
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| |32.0°
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| !Wheelbase
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| |1520 mm / 59.8 in
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| !Seat Height
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| |710 mm / 28.0 in
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| |-
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| !Ground Clearance
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| |145 mm / 5.7 in
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| !Dry Weight
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| |225 kg / 496 lbs
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| !Wet Weight
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| |238 kg /; 524.7 lbs
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| !Fuel Capacity
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| |13 Liters / 3.4 US gal
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| |}
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| {{Yamaha}}
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| [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV700]] | | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV700]] |
| [[Category:Yamaha XV series]]
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| [[Category:Cruisers]]
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| [[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
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