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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Virago 750: review, history, specs}}
{{Motorcycle
|name             = Yamaha XV750
|photo            = 1982-Yamaha-XV750J-Black-6705-0.jpg
|aka              = XV750 Special (reduced effect), XV 750 Special (reduced effect), XV750WC Virago, XV 750 WC Virago, XV750 Virago, XV750SE, XV 750 Virago, XV 750 SE, XV 750
|manufacturer     = Yamaha
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1981 - 1983, 1988 - 1997
|model_year       =
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XV700]]
|successor        = [[Yamaha XV700]] ([[1980s motorcycle tariff|tariffs]])
|class            = Cruiser
|engine           = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 83.0mm x 69.2mm
|compression      = 8.7:1
|top_speed        = 109 mph (175 km/h)
|power            = 52.84 HP (39.4 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque           = 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|ignition         = tci
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '81-83<br />{{sparkplug|NGK BPR7ES}} '88-97
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB16AL-A2}} '81-83 , '88-97
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>

|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: [[coil]] spring, hydraulically-damped telescopic <br>
Rear: twin shock absorbers with [[concentric]] coil springs
|brakes           =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire       = {{tire|100/90-19}} '88-97<br />{{tire|3.50-19}} '81-83
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|130/90-16}} '81-83<br />{{tire|140/90-15}} '88-97
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 59.84 inches (1520 mm)
|length           = 87.8 inches (2230 mm)
|width            = 31.69 inches (805 mm)
|height           = 45.67 inches (1160 mm)
|seat_height      = 28.15 inches (715 mm)
|dry_weight       = 485.02 pounds (220.0 Kg)
|wet_weight       = 227.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.83 Gallon (14.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|oil_filter       = K&N KN-145
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption = 6.00 liters/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg)
|turning_radius   =
|related          = [[Yamaha XV250]]<br />[[Yamaha XV535]]<br />[[Yamaha XV700]]<br />[[Yamaha XV750]]<br />[[Yamaha XV920]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1000]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1100]]
|competition      = [[Honda VT750C]] <br /> [[Kawasaki ZN700A]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ700A]]
|manuals          = [[:File:1981 Yamaha XV750 H Owners Manual.pdf|1981 Yamaha XV750 H Owners Manual]]<br />
[[:File:1995 Yamaha XV750 G Owners Manual.pdf|1995 Yamaha XV750 G Owners Manual]]<br />
[[:File:1996 Yamaha XV750 H Owners Manual.pdf|1996 Yamaha XV750 H Owners Manual]]<br />
[[:File:1997 Yamaha XV750 J Owners Manual.pdf|1997 Yamaha XV750 J Owners Manual]]
}}

The '''[[Yamaha]] XV750 Virago''' was a V-Twin, [[four-stroke]] Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1981 and 1982 and resuming in 1987 to 1997 in response to the [[1980s motorcycle tariff]]. It could reach a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 52.84 HP (39.4 KW) @ 7000 RPM.  The first Yamaha [[V-Twin]] model. Tear-drop tank, pull-back handlebars, 72° V-twin engine and [[shaft drive]].

==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] v2, four-stroke. A 83.0mm [[bore]] x 69.2mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 748.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 100/90-19 57h 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  coil spring, hydraulically-damped telescopic while the rear was equipped with a twin shock absorbers with concentric coil springs. The XV750 Virago was fitted with a 3.83 Gallon (14.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 485.02 pounds (220.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.84 inches (1520 mm) long.  


==1981==
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File:1981 Yamaha XV750 profile.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1981 Yamaha XV750 profile
File:1981 Yamaha XV750 Virago 750.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1981 Yamaha XV750 Virago 750
File:1981-Yamaha-XV750H-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black
File:1981-Yamaha-XV750H-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black
File:1981-Yamaha-XV750H-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black
File:1981-Yamaha-XV750H-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black
</gallery>


Some of the cool things about this model are: “V” 750 CC backbone engine (hangs from frame by heads with nothing underneath). Shaft drive. Air adjustable rear mono shock with adjustable damper. Air adjustable front forks. Mag wheels. Front hydraulic disc brakes. Black with chrome fenders.


==1982==
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File:1982-Yamaha-XV750J-Black-6705-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black
File:1982-Yamaha-XV750J-Black-6705-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black
File:1982-Yamaha-XV750J-Black-6705-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black
File:1982-Yamaha-XV750J-Black-6705-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black
File:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
File:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
File:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
File:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
File:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
File:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-5.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
File:1982-yamaha-virago-xv750j-0.jpg|1982 Yamaha Virago XV750J
File:1982-yamaha-virago-xv750j-1.jpg|1982 Yamaha Virago XV750J
File:1982-yamaha-virago-xv750j-2.jpg|1982 Yamaha Virago XV750J
</gallery>

==1988==
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File:1988-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon
File:1988-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-1.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon
File:1988-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-2.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon
File:1988-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-3.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon
File:1988-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-4.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon
</gallery>
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==1991==
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File:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-0.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
File:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-1.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
File:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-2.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
File:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-3.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
File:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-4.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
File:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-5.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
File:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-6.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
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==1994==
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File:1994-Yamaha-XV750-Green-2992-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green
File:1994-Yamaha-XV750-Green-2992-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green
File:1994-Yamaha-XV750-Green-2992-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green
File:1994-Yamaha-XV750-Green-2992-3.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green
File:1994-Yamaha-XV750-Green-2992-4.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green
</gallery>



==1996==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virage 750 (XV750) in Red
File:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virage 750 (XV750) in Red
File:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Blue-369-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virago 750 in Blue
File:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Blue-369-1.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virago 750 in Blue
File:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Blue-369-2.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virago 750 in Blue
File:1996-Yamaha-XV750-BlackRed-192-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Black/Red
</gallery>

==1997==
<gallery mode='slideshow'>
File:1997-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Yamaha Virago 750 in Maroon
File:1997-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-1.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Yamaha Virago 750 in Maroon
File:1997-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-2.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Yamaha Virago 750 in Maroon
</gallery>
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==1982 - 1992 Yamaha XV 750 Virago==
[[File:yamaha-xv750-1982-1992-1.jpg|600px|1982 - 1992 Yamaha XV 750 Virago]]
[[File:yamaha-xv750-1982-1992-0.jpg|600px|1982 - 1992 Yamaha XV 750 Virago]]

In use the engine isn’t at all like a V twin, rather more a successful mix of many engine types, feeling as grunty as a single and yet as smooth as an inline four. Only the narrowness of the engine gives the game away, a feature that, where it not for the wide bars, would enable you to sip unnoticed through the busiest of traffic jams.



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