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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''Yamaha XV920''' | |name = '''Yamaha XV920''' | ||
|image = | |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]] | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
==Overview== | |||
The 920 Virago was first introduced in 1982 as a bigger version of the [[Yamaha XV750|XV750 Virago]]. It really had no competition in the US that wasn't significantly larger or smaller. It could be had with an electronic dash that showed speed and R.P.M.'s digitally. A well known problem was the starter, which due to poor design often started slipping at low mileage. When tuned well they were very quick off the line and capable of being ridden long distances, the only real limitation being the small fuel capacity. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==1982 Yamaha XV 920 RH== | ==1982 Yamaha XV 920 RH== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
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 | |||
</gallery> | |||
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. | 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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==1982== | ==1982== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:1982-Yamaha-XV920-Black-6247-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha Virago 920 (XV920) in Black | |||
File:1982-Yamaha-XV920-Black-6247-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha Virago 920 (XV920) in Black | |||
File:1982-Yamaha-XV920-Black-4377-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV920 in Black | |||
File:1982-Yamaha-XV920-Black-4377-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV920 in Black | |||
File:1982-Yamaha-XV920-Black-4377-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV920 in Black | |||
File:1982-Yamaha-XV920-Black-4377-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Yamaha XV920 in Black | |||
</gallery> | |||
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==1983== | ==1983== | ||
<gallery mode="packed-hover"> | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-XV920-Black-8203-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha Virago 920 (XV920) Midnight Special | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-XV920-Black-8203-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha Virago 920 (XV920) Midnight Special | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-XV920-Black-8203-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha Virago 920 (XV920) Midnight Special | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-XV920-Black-8203-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha Virago 920 (XV920) Midnight Special | |||
File:1984-Yamaha-XV920-Black-8422-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha 920 Virago (XV920) in Black | |||
File:1984-Yamaha-XV920-Black-8422-1.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha 920 Virago (XV920) in Black | |||
File:1984-Yamaha-XV920-Black-8422-2.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha 920 Virago (XV920) in Black | |||
File:1984-Yamaha-XV920-Black-8422-3.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha 920 Virago (XV920) in Black | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-XV920K-Black-7046-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XV920K in Black | |||
File:1983-Yamaha-XV920K-Black-7046-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Yamaha XV920K in Black | |||
</gallery> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
{{Yamaha}} | {{Yamaha}} | ||
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[[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] | [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||