The Yamaha XV 1000M is a 1983 motorcycle with a four-stroke 981cc V-twin engine, delivering 69 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 81 Nm of torque at 5500 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission and chain final drive. The bike features a pressed steel spine type frame and a front suspension with a Showa leading axle with air pressure and rebound damping adjustment, giving the bike a front wheel travel of 140mm. The rear suspension is a monoshock single damper with air pressure and rebound damping adjustments, providing a rear wheel travel of 105mm. The bike’s front brakes have two 267mm discs and 2 piston calipers, with a rear drum brake. The Yamaha XV 1000M weighs 220kg and has a ground clearance of 140mm, a seat height of 770mm, and a wheelbase of 1540mm. It has a fuel capacity of 19 litres and an average fuel consumption of 16.0 km/lit. It has a top speed of 184 km/h and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 34.8m, with a quarter-mile standing time of 13.2 seconds at 158 km/h. Overall, the Yamaha XV 1000M is a powerful, reliable, and stylish motorcycle that received positive reviews from many bikers.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XV 1000M
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 75 degreesV-twin, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 981 cc / 59.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 95 x 69.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Induction | 2x Hitachi Carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 69 hp / 50.4 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 81 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Pressed Steel Spine Type |
| Front Suspension | Showa leading axle. adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock single damper, adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 105mm / 4.1 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 267mm discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.58-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-8 |
| Wheelbase | 1540 mm / 60.6 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 16.0 km/lit |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 34.8 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.2 sec / 158 km/h |
| Top Speed | 184 km/h |
| Review | Bike Reviews |
