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|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1983 - 1985
|production      = 1984-1985 US, 1986-1988 EU
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XV920]]
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XV920]]
|successor        = [[Yamaha XV1100]]
|successor        = [[Yamaha XV1100]]
|class            = Cruiser
|class            = Cruiser
|engine          = 998cc V-Twin, four-stroke
|engine          = 981cc V-Twin, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 11.0mm x 69.2mm
|bore_stroke      = 95.0mm x 69.2mm
|compression      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 112 mph (180 km/h)
|top_speed        = 112 mph (180 km/h)
|power            = 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500RPM
|power            = 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque          =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburetor. mikuni 40mm
|fuel_system      = carburetor, 2 x Hitachi HSC40
|ignition        =  
|ignition        = Transistor Controlled Ignition (TCI)
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '84-85
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}}  
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA SY50-N18L-AT}} '84-85
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA SY50-N18L-AT}}
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Clutch: life on a plate <br>
Clutch: 8 disc wet clutch <br>


|final_drive= Shaft
|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: ok <br>
|suspension      =Front: telescoping fork <br>
Rear: double shock
Rear: dual shock
|brakes          =Front: double disc. 0 <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake). 0
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake).  
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-19}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-19}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|140/90-15}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|140/90-15}}  
|rake_trail      =
|rake_trail      = 32 deg / 129 mm
|wheelbase        =
|wheelbase        = 1525 mm
|length          =
|length          = 2285 mm
|width            =
|width            = 840 mm
|height          =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 235.0 kg
|wet_weight      = 235.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 4.44 Gallon (16.80 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 3.8 US gallon (14.5 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    = 3000 ml
|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>
|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>
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 20W-40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption = 5.5-6 l/100 km (42 US mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  = 2.70 m
|related          = [[Yamaha XV250]]<br />[[Yamaha XV535]]<br />[[Yamaha XV700]]<br />[[Yamaha XV750]]<br />[[Yamaha XV920]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1000]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1100]]
|related          = [[Yamaha XV250]]<br />[[Yamaha XV535]]<br />[[Yamaha XV700]]<br />[[Yamaha XV750]]<br />[[Yamaha XV920]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1000]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1100]]
|competition      =
|competition      = HD FXR, Honda VT 1100
|manuals          = [[:File:1982 Yamaha XV1000RJ Owners Manual.pdf|1982 Yamaha XV1000RJ Owners Manual]]<br />
|manuals          = [[:File:1982 Yamaha XV1000RJ Owners Manual.pdf|1982 Yamaha XV1000RJ Owners Manual]]<br />
[[:File:1985 Yamaha XV1000 N Owners Manual.pdf|1985 Yamaha XV1000 N Owners Manual]]
[[:File:1985 Yamaha XV1000 N Owners Manual.pdf|1985 Yamaha XV1000 N Owners Manual]]
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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.   
The '''[[Yamaha]] XV1000 Virago''' was a V-Twin, four-stroke cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1984 and 1985 for the US market and 1986-1988 for Europe. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM.   


==Engine==
==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.
The engine was an [[air cooled]], four-stroke V-twin. A 95.0mm [[bore]] x 69.2mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of 981.0 cubic centimeters. Chain driven single camshaft with rockers, 2 valves per clinder.


==Drive==
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the life on a plate. 
The bike has a 5-speed transmission with wet clutch and shaft drive.


==Chassis==
==Chassis==

Latest revision as of 10:47, 25 April 2021

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Yamaha XV1000 Virago
Manufacturer
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)

Clutch: 8 disc wet clutch
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 1984 and 1985 for the US market and 1986-1988 for Europe. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was an air cooled, four-stroke V-twin. A 95.0mm bore x 69.2mm stroke result in a displacement of 981.0 cubic centimeters. Chain driven single camshaft with rockers, 2 valves per clinder.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission with wet clutch and shaft drive.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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.

1984[edit | edit source]


1985[edit | edit source]


In Media[edit | edit source]


References[edit | edit source]

  1. 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.