The Yamaha XV 1100 Virago Special (1997-00) is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 75 degrees V-twin cylinder, SOHC engine that has a capacity of 1063 cc. It has a compression ratio of 8.3:1, with 2 valve per cylinder and is air-cooled. The bike has 2 Mikuni BST40 carburetors and a digital ignition, which allows it to start electrically. At its maximum output, it produces 61.7 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 8.7 kgf-m / 85.3 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm.
The motorcycle has a wet multi-plate clutch transmission and 5-speed gearbox leading up to its final drive, the shaft. The XV 1100 Virago Special’s frame is built with a pressed steel backbone and features front suspension of 38mm telescopic fork, allowing for 150 mm/5.9 in of wheel travel. The rear suspension features dual shocks with a 5-way preload adjustment and has a rear wheel travel of 97 mm/3.8 in.
The bike’s braking system comprises of a 2x 282mm disc brake on the front, while the rear has a drum brake. It has a top speed of 187.9 km/h / 116.7 mph, a 4.4 US gallon fuel capacity giving it an average fuel consumption of 17.0 km/lit. The XV 1100 Virago Special has a dry weight of 487.2 lbs and a wet weight of 531.2 lbs, with a 715 mm/28.1 in seat height, making it comfortable to ride. Overall, with its impressive specifications, the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago Special is a reliable and powerful motorcycle that will give riders an excellent experience on the road.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XV 1100 Virago
| Year | 1997 – 00 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 75 degrees V-twin cylinder,, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1063 cc / 64.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 95 x 75 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Induction | 2 x Mikuni BST40 carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 61.7 hp / 45.4 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 57.9 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 8.7 kgf-m / 85.3 Nm @ 3000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate clutch |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Pressed steel backbone |
| Front Suspension | 38mm Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 5-way preload adjustment. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 282mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-15 M/C 70H |
| Rake | 32 degrees |
| Trail | 129 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2285 mm / 90.0 in Width 840 mm / 33 in Height 1190 mm / 47 in |
| Wheelbase | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
| Seat Height | 715 mm / 28.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 221 kg / 487.2 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 241 kg / 531.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.8 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 17.0 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.6 m / 40.7 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.2 sec / 156.3 km/h |
| Top Speed | 187.9 km/h / 116.7 mph |
