The Yamaha XV750 Virago was produced in 1981-82, featuring a four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin cylinder, SOHC engine with two valves per cylinder and a capacity of 748 cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 8.7:1 and used 34mm Keihin carburetors for induction. It had an electric starter and a wet, multi-plate clutch, with a 5-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The front suspension used a 37mm Showa leading axle, while the rear suspension had a monoshock single damper, both adjustable for air pressure and rebound damping. The bike had a front dual disc brake system with 2-piston calipers, and a rear drum brake. Its front tyre size was 3.50-19, while the rear tyre was 120/90-18. The bike had a wet weight of 227 kg (500.4 lbs) and a fuel capacity of 14.5 liters (3.8 US Gal). The Yamaha XV750 Virago had a maximum power output of 50.8 hp (37.8 kW) at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 5.4 kgf-m (64.7 Nm) at 5750 rpm.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XV 750E
| Year | 1981 – 82 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 75 degrees-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 83 x 69.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Induction | 34mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 50.8 hp / 37.8 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 5.4 kgf-m / 64.7 Nm @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | 37mm Showa leading axle. adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock single damper, adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 87 mm / 3.4 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 267mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-18 |
| Wet Weight | 227 kg / 500.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |
