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The '''[[Yamaha]] XV750 Virago''' was a V-Twin, [[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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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. | 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== | ==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 | |||
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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. | 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. | ||
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==1982== | ==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 | |||
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==1988== | ==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 | |||
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==1991== | ==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== | ==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 | |||
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[[Image:1996-Yamaha-XV750-Blue-369-2.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]] | [[Image:1996-Yamaha-XV750-BlackRed-192-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Black/Red]] | ||
==1997== | ==1997== | ||
Revision as of 18:58, 25 May 2019
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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| Also called | 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 |
| Production | 1981 - 1983, 1988 - 1997 |
| Predecessor | Yamaha XV700 |
| Successor | Yamaha XV700 (tariffs) |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.0mm x 69.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Top speed | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 52.84 HP (39.4 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Torque | 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Ignition type | tci |
| Sparkplug | NGK BP7ES '81-83 NGK BPR7ES '88-97 |
| Battery | YUASA YB16AL-A2 '81-83 , '88-97 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: coil spring, hydraulically-damped telescopic Rear: twin shock absorbers with concentric coil springs |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 '88-97 3.50-19 '81-83 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 '81-83 140/90-15 '88-97 |
| Wheelbase | 59.84 inches (1520 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 87.8 inches (2230 mm) W 31.69 inches (805 mm) H 45.67 inches (1160 mm) |
| Seat height | 28.15 inches (715 mm) |
| Weight | 485.02 pounds (220.0 Kg) (dry), 227.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.83 Gallon (14.50 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) |
| Competition | Honda VT750C Kawasaki ZN700A Kawasaki KZ700A |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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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
1981 Yamaha XV750 profile
1981 Yamaha XV750 Virago 750
1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black
1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black
1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black
1981 Yamaha XV750H in Black
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
1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black
1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black
1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black
1982 Yamaha XV750J in Black
1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Green
1988
1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon
1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon
1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon
1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon
1988 Yamaha Virago XV750 in Maroon
1991
1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
1991 Yamaha XV750 Virago in Blue
1994
1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green
1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green
1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green
1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green
1994 Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) in Green
1996
1997
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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