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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Virago: review, history, specs}}
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{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha XV500
|name            = Yamaha XV500  
|photo           = yamaha-xv500-1983-1986-1.jpg
|image           =  
|aka              = Virago 500, XV500SE,
|aka              = Virago
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 83-84
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = 500cc
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|BP7ES}} '83<br />{{sparkplug|BPR7ES}} '84
|battery          = {{battery|12N121A-4A-1}} '83<br />{{battery|12N12A-4A-1}} '84
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-19}} '83 , '84
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-16}} '83 , '84
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
 
The '''Yamaha XV500 ''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] from 1983 to 1984.
 
 
{{Yamaha}}
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]]
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Yamaha XV500'''
|image            =
|aka              = XV500SE, XV 500 SE, XV 500
|manufacturer    = [[Yamaha]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1983 - 1986
|production      = 1983 - 1988
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        = [[Yamaha XV535]]
|successor        =
|class            = Cruiser
|class            = [[Cruiser]]
|engine          = 494cc [[V-Twin]], [[four-stroke]]
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 73.0mm x 59.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 73.0mm x 59.0mm
|compression      = 9.3:1
|compression      = 9.3:1
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|torque          = 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
|torque          = 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '83<br />{{sparkplug|NGK BPR7ES}} '84
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N121A-4A-1}} '83<br />{{battery|YUASA 12N12A-4A-1}} '84
|battery          = 9.3:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>


|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic Fork <br>
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic Fork <br>
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|fuel_capacity    = 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-145}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-19 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  Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Twin Shock Variable Preload. The XV500SE was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank.   
It came with a 3.00-19 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  Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Twin Shock Variable Preload. The XV500SE was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank.   
==1983==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1983-yamaha-virago-xv500-in-metallic-maroon-0.jpg|1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 in Metallic Maroon
File:1983-yamaha-virago-xv500-in-metallic-maroon-1.jpg|1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 in Metallic Maroon
File:1983-yamaha-virago-xv500-in-metallic-maroon-2.jpg|1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 in Metallic Maroon
File:1983-yamaha-virago-xv500-in-metallic-maroon-3.jpg|1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 in Metallic Maroon
File:1983-yamaha-virago-xv500-in-metallic-maroon-4.jpg|1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 in Metallic Maroon
</gallery>


==1983 - 1986 Yamaha XV 500==
==1983 - 1986 Yamaha XV 500==
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[[File:yamaha-xv500-1983-1986-0.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Yamaha XV 500]]
[[File:yamaha-xv500-1983-1986-0.jpg|600px|1983 - 1986 Yamaha XV 500]]


The Yamaha Virago 500 was manufactured from 1983 until 1986, when it was indeed changed to the Virago 535. At this point the monoshock assembly was abandoned in favor of traditional shocks mounted on either side.
The Yamaha Virago 500 was manufactured from 1983 until 1986, when it was indeed changed to the Virago 535. At this point the monoshock assembly was abandoned in favour of traditional shocks mounted on either side.
 
==Specifications==
 
 
{|  class="wikitable"
|-
!Make Model
|Yamaha XV 500 Virago
|-
!Year
|1983 - 86
|-
!Engine Type
|Four stroke, 70°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
|-
!Displacement
|494 cc / 30.1 cu-in
|-
!Bore X Stroke
|73 x 59 mm
|-
!Cooling System
|Air cooled
|-
!Compression
|9.3:1
|-
!Induction
|2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetors
|-
!Ignition
|Transistorized
|-
!Starting
|Electric
|-
!Max Power
|44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
|-
!Max Torque
|41.6 Nm / 30.7 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm
|-
!Transmission
|5 Speed
|-
!Final Drive
|Shaft
|-
!Front Suspension
|Telescopic forks
|-
!Front Wheel Travel
|150 mm / 5.9 in
|-
!Rear Suspension
|Dual shock variable preload
|-
!Rear Wheel Travel
|100 mm / 3.9 in
|-
!Front Brakes
|Single 298mm discs 2 piston caliper
|-
!Rear Brakes
|Drum
|-
!Front Tire
|3.00 S19
|-
!Rear Tire
|130/90-16
|-
!Dry Weight
|182 kg / 401 lbs
|-
!Wet Weight
|190 kg / 418 lbs
|-
!Fuel Capacity
|13.5 Liters / 3.5 US gal
|-
!Consumption Average
|51 mpg
|-
!Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0
|14.1 m / 40.0 m
|-
!Standing ¼ Mile
|13.7sec / 98 mph
|-
!Top Speed
|175 km/h / 109 mph
 
|}
 




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==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Yamaha}}
[[Category:Yamaha XV series]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XV500]]
[[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
[[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]

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