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Revision as of 17:06, 3 June 2019

Yamaha XV500
1983 - 1986 Yamaha XV 500
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called Virago 500, XV500SE,
Production 1983 - 1984
Successor Yamaha XV535
Class Cruiser
Engine v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 73.0mm x 59.0mm
Compression ratio 9.3:1
Top speed 94 mph (152 km/h)
Horse Power 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8000RPM
Torque 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Sparkplug NGK BP7ES '83
Template:NGK sparkplug '84
Battery YUASA 12N121A-4A-1 '83
YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '84
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic Fork
Rear: Twin Shock Variable Preload
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.00-19
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Weight  (dry), 190.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Yamaha XV500SE was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1983 and 1988. It could reach a top speed of 94 mph (152 km/h). Max torque was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 73.0mm bore x 59.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 494.0 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 3.00-19 front tire and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single 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 Twin Shock Variable Preload. The XV500SE was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1983 - 1986 Yamaha XV 500

1983 - 1986 Yamaha XV 500 1983 - 1986 Yamaha XV 500

The Yamaha Virago 500 was manufactured from 1983 until 1986, when it was indeed changed to the Virago 535. At this point the monoshock assembly was abandoned in favour of traditional shocks mounted on either side.


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