Yamaha XV1100 Virago (1989-92)

The Yamaha XV1100 Virago, produced from 1989-92, is a four-stroke, V-twin motorcycle with a 1063cc engine and two valves per cylinder. It has a maximum power output of 61.7 hp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 8.7 kgf-m at 3000 rpm. The bike features a 38mm telescopic fork front suspension and dual shocks with five-way preload adjustment for the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are 2x 282mm discs and a drum, respectively. The bike has a 32-degree rake, a 1525mm wheelbase, and a dry weight of 221kg. The fuel capacity is 16.8 litres, and the average fuel consumption is 17.0 km/lit. The bike has a top speed of 187.9km/h and can reach a standing 1/4 mile in 13.2 seconds at 156.3 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 1100 Virago

Year: 1989 – 92
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