Yamaha XV750 Virago (1992-95)
The Yamaha XV750 Virago was a motorcycle produced from 1992-1995. It had a four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 748cc, 8.7:1 compression ratio, and a Keihin carburetor induction system. It had a maximum power output of 55 horsepower and maximum torque of 64.7 Nm. The transmission was a 5-speed with a wet, multi-plate clutch and a shaft final drive. The front suspension was a 38mm telescopic system with 145mm of travel, while the rear suspension was a mono shock preload adjustable system with 100mm of travel. The stopping power came from 2x 267mm disc brakes with 2 piston calipers at the front and a 200mm drum brake at the rear. The wheelbase was 1520mm and the seat height 710mm. The dry weight was 225kg and wet weight was 238kg. The Yamaha XV750 Virago had a fuel consumption average of 16.9 km/lit and was capable of reaching a top speed of 178.8 km/h. It could complete the standing quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds at a speed of 149.6 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XV 750 Virago
Year: 1992 – 95
Engine: Four stroke, 75 degrees-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 83 x 69.2 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 34mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Transistorize
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 55 hp / 41 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 64.7 Nm / 47.74 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 38mm Telescopic
Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Mono shocks preload adjustable.
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 267mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: 200mm Drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 140/90-15
Rake: 32.0 degrees
Wheelbase: 1520 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height: 710 mm / 28.0 in
Ground clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs
Wet Weight: 238 kg /; 524.7 lbs
Consumption Average: 16.9 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.1 m / 40.4 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.8 sec / 149.6 km/h
Top Speed: 178.8 km/h / 111.1 mph
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