Yamaha XV500 Virago: review, history, specs
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|name = Yamaha XV500
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|aka = Virago 500, XV500SE,
|manufacturer = Yamaha
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|production = 1983 - 1988
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|class = Cruiser
|engine = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke = 73.0mm x 59.0mm
|compression = 9.3:1
|top_speed = 94 mph (152 km/h)
|power = 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8000RPM
|torque = 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
|ignition =
|spark_plug = 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
|frame =
|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
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|dry_weight =
|wet_weight = 190.0 kg
|fuel_capacity = 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters)
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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
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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