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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha XV750
|name            = Yamaha XV750
|image           =
|photo           = 1982-Yamaha-XV750J-Black-6705-0.jpg
|aka              = Virago 750
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 81-97
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = 750cc
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|BP7ES}} '81-83<br />{{sparkplug|BPR7ES}} '88-97
|battery          = {{battery|YB16AL-A2}} '81-83 , '88-97
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|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        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''Yamaha XV750''' is a [[cruiser]] style [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] starting in 1981 to 1997.  It is more commonly known as the '''Virago 750'''.
 
The first Yamaha [[V-Twin]] model. Tear-drop tank, pull-back handlebars, 72° V-twin engine and [[shaft drive]].
==1981==
[[Image:1981 Yamaha XV750 profile.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1981 Yamaha XV750 profile]]
[[Image:1981 Yamaha XV750 Virago 750.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1981 Yamaha XV750 Virago 750]]
[[Image:1981-Yamaha-XV750H-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black]]
[[Image:1981-Yamaha-XV750H-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black]]
[[Image:1981-Yamaha-XV750H-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black]]
[[Image:1981-Yamaha-XV750H-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black]]
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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==
[[Image:1982-Yamaha-XV750J-Black-6705-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Yamaha-XV750J-Black-6705-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Yamaha-XV750J-Black-6705-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Yamaha-XV750J-Black-6705-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black]]
[[Image:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green]]
[[Image:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green]]
[[Image:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green]]
[[Image:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green]]
[[Image:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green]]
[[Image:1982-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Green-5206-5.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green]]
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==1988==
[[Image:1988-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon]]
[[Image:1988-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-1.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon]]
[[Image:1988-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-2.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon]]
[[Image:1988-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-3.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon]]
[[Image:1988-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-4.jpg|left|thumb|1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon]]
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==1991==
[[Image:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-0.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue]]
[[Image:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-1.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue]]
[[Image:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-2.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue]]
[[Image:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-3.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue]]
[[Image:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-4.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue]]
[[Image:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-5.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue]]
[[Image:1991-Yamaha-XV750-Virago-Blue-4136-6.jpg|left|thumb|1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue]]
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==1994==
[[Image:1994-Yamaha-XV750-Green-2992-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green]]
[[Image:1994-Yamaha-XV750-Green-2992-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green]]
[[Image:1994-Yamaha-XV750-Green-2992-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green]]
[[Image:1994-Yamaha-XV750-Green-2992-3.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green]]
[[Image:1994-Yamaha-XV750-Green-2992-4.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green]]
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==1996==
[[Image:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virage 750 (XV750) in Red]]
[[Image:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Red-1.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virage 750 (XV750) in Red]]
[[Image:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Blue-369-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virago 750 in Blue]]
[[Image:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Blue-369-1.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virago 750 in Blue]]
[[Image:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Blue-369-2.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virago 750 in Blue]]
[[Image:1996-Yamaha-XV750-BlackRed-192-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Black/Red]]
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==1997==
[[Image:1997-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Yamaha Virago 750 in Maroon]]
[[Image:1997-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-1.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Yamaha Virago 750 in Maroon]]
[[Image:1997-Yamaha-XV750-Maroon-2.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Yamaha Virago 750 in Maroon]]
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{{Yamaha}}
 
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV750, Yamaha]]
[[Category:Yamaha XV series]]
[[Category:Cruisers]]
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha XV750'''
|image            =
|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
|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]]
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1981 - 1997
|production      = 1981 - 1983, 1988 - 1997
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      = [[Yamaha XV700]]
|successor        =
|successor        = [[Yamaha XV700]] ([[1980s motorcycle tariff|tariffs]])
|class            = [[Cruiser]]
|class            = Cruiser
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 83.0mm x 69.2mm
|bore_stroke      = 83.0mm x 69.2mm
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|torque          = 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|torque          = 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|ignition        = tci
|ignition        = tci
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '81-83<br />{{sparkplug|NGK BPR7ES}} '88-97
|battery          = 9.0:1
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB16AL-A2}} '81-83 , '88-97
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>


|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: [[coil]] spring, hydraulically-damped telesopic <br>
|suspension      =Front: [[coil]] spring, hydraulically-damped telescopic <br>
Rear: twin shock absorbers with [[concentric]] coil springs
Rear: twin shock absorbers with [[concentric]] coil springs
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-19 57h}}  
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-19}} '88-97<br />{{tire|3.50-19}} '81-83
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-16}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-16}} '81-83<br />{{tire|140/90-15}} '88-97
|rake_trail      =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 59.84 inches (1520 mm)
|wheelbase        = 59.84 inches (1520 mm)
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|fuel_capacity    = 3.83 Gallon (14.50 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 3.83 Gallon (14.50 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption = 6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg)
|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  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          = [[Yamaha XV250]]<br />[[Yamaha XV535]]<br />[[Yamaha XV700]]<br />[[Yamaha XV750]]<br />[[Yamaha XV920]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1000]]<br />[[Yamaha XV1100]]
|competition      =
|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 v2, [[four-stroke]] Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1981 and 1997. 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 '''[[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==
==Engine==
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==Chassis==
==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 telesopic 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.   
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==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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
</gallery>
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==1994==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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==
==1982 - 1992 Yamaha XV 750 Virago==
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{{Yamaha}}
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV750, Yamaha]]
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