The Yamaha XV400 Virago motorcycle was manufactured from 1990 to 1993. The bike has a four-stroke, 70-degree V-twin cylinder, SOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 399 cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.7:1 and is air-cooled with 2 x 34mm Mikuni carburetors for induction. The bike has an electric start and can produce a maximum power output of 40 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.5 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. The clutch is wet multi-plate and cable operated, and the bike has a 5-speed constant mesh transmission with shaft final drive. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks, while the rear suspension has dual shocks with preload adjustment. The bike’s front brakes feature a single disc with a single-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are 200mm drum brakes. The bike features a rake of 31.5 degrees, a trail of 125mm, and a wheelbase of 1511mm, with a seat height of 700mm and a ground clearance of 145mm. The dry weight of the bike is 178kg, while the wet weight is 185kg. The Yamaha XV400 Virago has a fuel capacity of 8.6 litres or 2.2 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XV 400 Virago
| Year | 1990 – 93 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
