The Yamaha XV750 Virago was a motorcycle produced from 1992-1995. It had a four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 748cc, 8.7:1 compression ratio, and a Keihin carburetor induction system. It had a maximum power output of 55 horsepower and maximum torque of 64.7 Nm. The transmission was a 5-speed with a wet, multi-plate clutch and a shaft final drive. The front suspension was a 38mm telescopic system with 145mm of travel, while the rear suspension was a mono shock preload adjustable system with 100mm of travel. The stopping power came from 2x 267mm disc brakes with 2 piston calipers at the front and a 200mm drum brake at the rear. The wheelbase was 1520mm and the seat height 710mm. The dry weight was 225kg and wet weight was 238kg. The Yamaha XV750 Virago had a fuel consumption average of 16.9 km/lit and was capable of reaching a top speed of 178.8 km/h. It could complete the standing quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds at a speed of 149.6 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XV 750 Virago
| Year | 1992 – 95 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 34mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition | Transistorize |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 55 hp / 41 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64.7 Nm / 47.74 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Front Suspension | 38mm Telescopic |
| Front Wheel Travel | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Mono shocks preload adjustable. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 100 mm / 3.7 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 267mm disc 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | 200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-15 |
| 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 |
| Consumption Average | 16.9 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 14.1 m / 40.4 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.8 sec / 149.6 km/h |
| Top Speed | 178.8 km/h / 111.1 mph |
