Yamaha XV700 Virago (1985-86)

The Yamaha XV700 Virago is a motorcycle model produced from 1985-86 with a four-stroke, 75 degrees-V-Twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 699cc. Its compression ratio is 9.0:1 and it uses wet sump lubrication. It has a maximum power of 56 hp at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 58.8 Nm at 6000 rpm, with an electric starting system. The clutch is wet and multi-plate, and it has a five-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. The Yamaha XV700 Virago has a backbone pressed steel frame and a front suspension system consisting of 36mm Kayaba forks that are air pressure adjustable. It has a monoshock, adjustable air pressure rebound damping rear suspension with a drum brake system. The front tire is 100/90-19, and the rear tire is 130/90-16. The rake is at 32.0 degrees, and the wheelbase is 1520mm with a seat height of 710 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 225 kg and wet weight is 238kg. The fuel capacity of Yamaha XV700 Virago is 13 liters.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 700 Virago

Year: 1985 – 86

Engine: Four stroke, 75 degrees-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.

Capacity: 699 cc / 42.6 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 80.2 x 69.2 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: 2 x 40mm Hitachi carburetors

Ignition: Transistorize

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 56 hp / 40.9 kW @ 7000 rpm

Max Torque: 58.8 Nm / 43.4 lb-ft @ 6000

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Shaft

Frame: Backbone pressed steel – engine is a stressed member

Front Suspension: 36mm Kayaba forks, Air pressure adjustable.

Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in

Rear Suspension: Monoshock, adjustable air pressure rebound damping.

Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.7 in

Front Brakes: Single 298mm disc 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: 00mm Drum

Front Tyre: 100/90-19

Rear Tyre: 130/90-16

Rake: 32.0 degrees

Wheelbase: 1520 mm / 59.8 in

Seat Height: 710 mm / 28.0 in

Ground clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in

Dry Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs

Wet Weight: 238 kg /; 524.7 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal