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{{Motorcycle | |name = Yamaha XV920 | ||
|name = Yamaha XV920 | |image = | ||
| | |aka = Midnite Spl., Virago | ||
|manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | |||
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|production = 82-83 | |||
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|engine = 920cc | |||
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|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|BP7ES}} '82 , '83 , '83 | |||
|battery = {{battery|SY50-N18L-A}} '82<br />{{battery|Y50-N18L-A}} '83 , '83 | |||
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|front_tire = {{tire|}} '82 , '83<br />{{tire|3.50-19}} '83 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|130/90-16}} '82 , '83 , '83 | |||
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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Yamaha XV920''' | |||
|image = [[File:yamaha-xv920-1982-1982-2.jpg|frameless|1982 Yamaha XV 920 RH]] | |||
|aka = XV920RH, XV 920 RH, XV920MK, XV 920 MK, Midnight Special, Virago | |aka = XV920RH, XV 920 RH, XV920MK, XV 920 MK, Midnight Special, Virago | ||
|manufacturer = Yamaha | |manufacturer = [[Yamaha]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1981 - 1983 | |production = 1981 - 1983 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = Cruiser | |class = [[Cruiser]] | ||
|engine = v2, four-stroke | |engine = v2, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 92.0mm x 69.2mm | |bore_stroke = 92.0mm x 69.2mm | ||
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|battery = {{battery|YUASA SY50-N18L-A}} '82<br />{{battery|YUASA Y50-N18L-A}} '83 , '83 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA SY50-N18L-A}} '82<br />{{battery|YUASA Y50-N18L-A}} '83 , '83 | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | |||
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br> | Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br> | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension =Front: 37mm Showa Leading Axle <br> | |suspension =Front: 37mm Showa Leading Axle <br> | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 3.8 Gallon (14.38 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 3.8 Gallon (14.38 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = 5.22 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg) | |||
|fuel_consumption = 5.22 | |||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = [[Honda VT1100C]], [[Suzuki VS800]], [[Kawasaki VN750A]] | |competition = [[Honda VT1100C]], [[Suzuki VS800]], [[Kawasaki VN750A]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Yamaha]] | |||
The '''[[Yamaha]] XV920MK''' was a v2, [[four-stroke]] Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1981 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 105 mph (169 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 47.47 HP (35.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM. | |||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 100/90-19 front [[tire]] and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Showa Leading Axle while the rear was equipped with a monoshock. The XV920MK was fitted with a 3.8 Gallon (14.38 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.84 inches (1520 mm) long. | It came with a 100/90-19 front [[tire]] and a 130/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Showa Leading Axle while the rear was equipped with a monoshock. The XV920MK was fitted with a 3.8 Gallon (14.38 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.84 inches (1520 mm) long. | ||
==1982 Yamaha XV 920 RH== | |||
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File:yamaha-xv920-1982-1982-2.jpg|600px|1982 Yamaha XV 920 RH | |||
File:yamaha-xv920-1982-1982-1.jpg|600px|1982 Yamaha XV 920 RH | |||
File:yamaha-xv920-1982-1982-0.jpg|600px|1982 Yamaha XV 920 RH | |||
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In 1980 Yamaha was bound and determined to outdo Honda in sales—sort of a mano a mano engagement at both the corporate and dealership levels. And one way to do it, Yamaha figured, was to come out with a lot more models. Like a V-twin. | |||
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