Yamaha XV1000 Virago 1000: history, specs, pictures
Yamaha XV1000 Virago | |
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Also called | XV1000SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 Virago |
Production | 1984-1985 US, 1986-1988 EU |
Class | Cruiser |
Predecessor | Yamaha XV920 |
Successor | Yamaha XV1100 |
Engine | 981cc V-Twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 95.0mm x 69.2mm |
Top Speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Horsepower | 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor, 2 x Hitachi HSC40 |
Ignition | Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI) |
Spark Plug | NGK BP7ES |
Battery | YUASA SY50-N18L-AT |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Suspension | Front: telescoping fork Rear: dual shock |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake). |
Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
Rear Tire | 140/90-15 |
Rake / Trail | 32 deg / 129 mm |
Wheelbase | 1525 mm |
Length | 2285 mm |
Width | 840 mm |
Weight | 235.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Capacity | 3000 ml |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-145[1] |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 20W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 3.8 US gallon (14.5 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5-6 l/100 km (42 US mpg) |
Related | Yamaha XV250 Yamaha XV535 Yamaha XV700 Yamaha XV750 Yamaha XV920 Yamaha XV1000 Yamaha XV1100 |
Competition | HD FXR, Honda VT 1100 |
Manuals | 1982 Yamaha XV1000RJ Owners Manual 1985 Yamaha XV1000 N Owners Manual More Manuals |
The Yamaha XV1000 Virago was a V-Twin, four-stroke cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1983 and 1985. 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 a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 95.0mm bore x 69.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 981.0 cubic centimeters. Chain driven single camshaft with rockers, 2 valves per clinder.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the life on a plate.
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.
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1985
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References
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
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