Yamaha XV1000 Virago 1000: history, specs, pictures

**Yamaha XV1000 Virago**
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
Manuals	Service 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.

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.