Yamaha XV400 Virago (1987-89)

The Yamaha XV 400 Virago was produced between 1987 and 1989. It has a four-stroke, 70-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 399 cc and a compression ratio of 9.7:1. The engine produces a maximum power of 40 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.5 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. The bike has a wet multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed constant mesh transmission with a shaft final drive. The front suspension comprises telescopic forks, while the rear suspension features dual shocks with preload adjustment. The front brake is a single disc with a single-piston caliper, and the rear brake is a 200 mm drum. The bike has a wheelbase of 1511 mm, a seat height of 700 mm, and a ground clearance of 145 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 178 kg, while the wet weight is 185 kg. The fuel capacity of the bike is 8.6 liters.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 400 Virago

Year: 1987 – 89

Engine: Four stroke, 70 degreesV-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 68 55 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.7:1

Induction: 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburettors

Ignition: CDI

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 40 hp / 29.8 kW @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque: 3.5 kgf-m / 25.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Clutch: Wet multi-plate, cable operated

Transmission: 5 speed constant mesh

Final Drive: shaft

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with preload adjustment

Front Brakes: Single disc with single-piston caliper

Rear Brakes: 200 mm Drum

Front Tyre: 3.00S19 4PR

Rear Tyre: 140/90 15 M/C 70S

Rake: 31.5 degrees

Trail: 125 mm / 4.9 in

Wheelbase: 1511 mm / 59.4 in

Seat Height: 700 mm / 27.5 in

Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in

Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392 lbs

Wet Weight: 185 kg / 407.8 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 8.6 Litres / 2.2 US gal