Yamaha XV920

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Yamaha XV920
1982 Yamaha XV 920 RH
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called XV920RH, XV 920 RH, XV920MK, XV 920 MK, Midnight Special, Virago
Production 1981 - 1983
Successor Yamaha XV1000
Class Cruiser
Engine v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 92.0mm x 69.2mm
Compression ratio 8.3:1
Top speed 105 mph (169 km/h)
Horse Power 47.47 HP (35.4 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Ignition type electronic
Sparkplug NGK BP7ES '82 , '83 , '83
Battery YUASA SY50-N18L-A '82
YUASA Y50-N18L-A '83 , '83
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: 37mm Showa Leading Axle
Rear: monoshock
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 100/90-19
Rear Tire 130/90-16
Wheelbase 59.84 inches (1520 mm)
Dimensions L 86.61 inches (2200 mm)
W 33.07 inches (840 mm)
H 47.44 inches (1205 mm)
Seat height 29.53 inches (750 mm)
Weight 496.04 pounds (225.0 Kg) (dry), 237.2 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 3.8 Gallon (14.38 Liters)
Fuel consumption 5.22 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg)
Competition Honda VT1100C, Suzuki VS800, Kawasaki VN750A
Manuals Service Manual
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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.


Overview

The 920 Virago was first introduced in 1982 as a bigger version of the 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

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 92.0mm bore x 69.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 920.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

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.

1982 Yamaha XV 920 RH

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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