Yamaha XV1100: review, history, specs
The Yamaha XV1100 is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1986 to 1999.
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Also called | Virago |
| Production | 86-99 |
| Engine | 1100cc |
| Sparkplug | BPR7ES '86-99 |
| Battery | SY50-N18L-AT '86-99 |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 '86-99 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90-15 '86-99 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Also called | XV1100S Virago, XV 1100 S Virago, XV1100, XV 1100, XV 1100 Virago |
| Production | 1986 - 1999 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 95.0mm x 75.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Top speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 60.75 HP (45.3 KW) @ 5600RPM |
| Torque | 62.7 ft/lbs (85.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM |
| Ignition type | fullytransistorized.fixed |
| Battery | 8.3:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork Rear: Dual Shocks, 5-way Preload Adjustment |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90-15 |
| Wheelbase | 60.04 inches (1525 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 90.0 inches (2286 mm) W 33.11 inches (841 mm) |
| Seat height | 28.15 inches (715 mm) |
| Weight | 487.22 pounds (221.0 Kg) (dry), 243.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Yamaha XV1100 Virago was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1986 and 1999. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Max torque was 62.7 ft/lbs (85.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 60.75 HP (45.3 KW) @ 5600 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 95.0mm bore x 75.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1063.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-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 in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual Shocks, 5-way Preload Adjustment. The XV1100 Virago was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 487.22 pounds (221.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.04 inches (1525 mm) long.
1986 - 1995 Yamaha XV 1100 Virago
The Virago XV 1100 is a huge cruiser with 1063 cc engine displacement, whose roots can be traced back in 1982, when the first Virago member, XV 750, was born. One year later, the 920 appeared but after two years the machine increased its engine up to 1000 cc. In 1986 the same engine grew up again and the XV 1100 was born.