Yamaha XV500 Virago: review, history, specs
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| Yamaha XV500 | |
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| Also called | Virago 500, XV500SE, |
| Production | 1983 - 1986 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Successor | Yamaha XV535 |
| Engine | 494cc V-Twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 73.0mm x 59.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 94 mph (152 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Torque | 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Spark Plug | NGK BP7ES '83 NGK BPR7ES '84 |
| Battery | YUASA 12N121A-4A-1 '83 YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '84 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork Rear: Twin Shock Variable Preload |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 3.00-19 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Weight | 190.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-145[1] |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Yamaha XV500SE was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1983 and 1988. It could reach a top speed of 94 mph (152 km/h). Max torque was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 73.0mm bore x 59.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 494.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 in Metallic Maroon
1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 in Metallic Maroon
1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 in Metallic Maroon
1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 in Metallic Maroon
1983 Yamaha Virago XV500 in Metallic Maroon
1983 - 1986 Yamaha XV 500[edit | edit source]
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.
Specifications[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Yamaha XV 500 Virago |
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| 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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
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