Yamaha XV750 Virago (1996-98)

The Yamaha XV 750 Virago motorcycle was produced between 1996 and 1998. It features a four-stroke engine with a 75-degree V-twin cylinder and a capacity of 748 cc. The bike has a maximum power output of 55 hp and a maximum torque of 64.7 Nm. It has a wet sump lubrication system and a 34mm Keihin carburetor for induction. The bike has a 5-speed transmission and a total weight of 238 kg. The front suspension consists of a 38mm telescopic fork with a 145mm wheel travel, while the rear suspension is monoshock and preload adjustable with a 100mm wheel travel. The front brakes consist of two 267mm discs with 2 piston calipers, and the rear brake is a 200mm drum. The bike has a top speed of 178.8 km/h and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.1 metres. It can also complete a quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds, with a top speed of 149.6 km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 750 Virago

Year: 1996 – 98

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