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.

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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