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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha XV1000 Virago'''
|name            = '''Yamaha XV1000 Virago'''
|image            =
|image            = [[File:1984-Yamaha-XV1000-Maroon-8949-1.jpg|frameless]]
|aka              = XV1000SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 Virago
|aka              = XV1000SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 Virago
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]

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Yamaha XV1000 Virago
1984-Yamaha-XV1000-Maroon-8949-1.jpg
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called XV1000SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 Virago
Production 1983 - 1985
Predecessor Yamaha XV920
Successor Yamaha XV1100
Class Cruiser
Engine 998cc V-Twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 11.0mm x 69.2mm
Top speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Horse Power 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500RPM
Fuel system carburetor. mikuni 40mm
Sparkplug NGK BP7ES '84-85
Battery YUASA SY50-N18L-AT '84-85
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: life on a plate
Suspension Front: ok
Rear: double shock
Brakes Front: double disc. 0
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake). 0
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 140/90-15
Weight  (dry), 235.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 4.44 Gallon (16.80 Liters)
Related Yamaha XV250
Yamaha XV535
Yamaha XV700
Yamaha XV750
Yamaha XV920
Yamaha XV1000
Yamaha XV1100
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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.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled v2, two-stroke. A 11.0mm bore x 69.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 998.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

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 double disc. 0 in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). 0 in the rear. The front suspension was a ok while the rear was equipped with a double shock. The XV1000 Virago was fitted with a 4.44 Gallon (16.80 Liters) fuel tank.



The Yamaha XV1000 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1984 to 1985.

1984

1984 Yamaha XV1000L in Maroon
1984 Yamaha XV1000L in Maroon
1984 Yamaha XV1000 in Maroon
1984 Yamaha XV1000 in Maroon



1985

1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black
1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago in Black



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