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.

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