Yamaha XV1000 Virago 1000: history, specs, pictures
'Yamaha XV1000 Virago' | |
Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
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Also called | XV1000SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 SE Midnight Special, XV 1000 Virago |
Production | 1983 - 1985 |
Class | [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] |
Predecessor | Yamaha XV920 |
Successor | Yamaha XV1100 |
Engine | 998cc V-Twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 11.0mm x 69.2mm |
Top Speed | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Horsepower | 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. mikuni 40mm |
Spark Plug | NGK BP7ES '84-85 |
Battery | YUASA SY50-N18L-AT '84-85 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Suspension | Front: ok Rear: double shock |
Brakes | Front: double disc. 0 Rear: expanding brake (drum brake). 0 |
Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
Rear Tire | 140/90-15 |
Weight | 235.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-145[1] |
Fuel Capacity | 4.44 Gallon (16.80 Liters) |
Related | Yamaha XV250 Yamaha XV535 Yamaha XV700 Yamaha XV750 Yamaha XV920 Yamaha XV1000 Yamaha XV1100 |
Manuals | 1982 Yamaha XV1000RJ Owners Manual More Manuals |
The Yamaha XV1000 Virago was a V-Twin, four-stroke cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1983 and 1985. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 63.56 HP (47.4 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, two-stroke. A 11.0mm bore x 69.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 998.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the life on a plate.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 140/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. 0 in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). 0 in the rear. The front suspension was a ok while the rear was equipped with a double shock. The XV1000 Virago was fitted with a 4.44 Gallon (16.80 Liters) fuel tank.
1984
1985
In Media
References
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
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