Yamaha XV750 Virago (1981-82)

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The Yamaha XV750 Virago was produced in 1981-82, featuring a four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin cylinder, SOHC engine with two valves per cylinder and a capacity of 748 cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 8.7:1 and used 34mm Keihin carburetors for induction. It had an electric starter and a wet, multi-plate clutch, with a 5-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The front suspension used a 37mm Showa leading axle, while the rear suspension had a monoshock single damper, both adjustable for air pressure and rebound damping. The bike had a front dual disc brake system with 2-piston calipers, and a rear drum brake. Its front tyre size was 3.50-19, while the rear tyre was 120/90-18. The bike had a wet weight of 227 kg (500.4 lbs) and a fuel capacity of 14.5 liters (3.8 US Gal). The Yamaha XV750 Virago had a maximum power output of 50.8 hp (37.8 kW) at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 5.4 kgf-m (64.7 Nm) at 5750 rpm.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 750E

Year: 1981 – 82


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
Induction: 34mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 50.8 hp / 37.8 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 5.4 kgf-m / 64.7 Nm @ 5750 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 37mm Showa leading axle. adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping
Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in

Rear Suspension: Monoshock single damper, adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 87 mm / 3.4 in
Front Brakes: 2x 267mm disc 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 120/90-18
Wet Weight: 227 kg / 500.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal

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