Yamaha XV920R (1981-82)

The Yamaha XV920R was produced from 1981-82 and was a four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin cylinder, SOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder. Its capacity was 920cc with a bore and stroke of 92 69.2mm and a cooling system that was air-cooled. The compression ratio was 8.3:1 and it had 2x 40mm Hitachi carburetors for induction. The ignition was transistorized and it had an electric start. The maximum power output was 65 hp at 6500 rpm and the maximum torque was 7.8 kgf-m at 5000 rpm. The transmission was a 5-speed with a final drive of a shaft. The front suspension was a 37mm Showa leading axle with adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping, while the rear suspension was a monoshock single damper also with adjustment for air pressure and rebound damping. The front brakes were 2x 267mm disc 2 piston calipers and the rear brakes were a drum. The wet weight of the bike was 231 kg and it had a fuel capacity of 14.5 liters. The average fuel consumption was 44.3 mpg and the standing 1/4 mile time was 13.0 sec at 100 mph/160 km/h. Overall, the Yamaha XV920R received positive bike reviews.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 920R

Year: 1981 – 82
Engine: Four stroke, 75 degrees V-twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 920 cc / 56.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 92 69.2 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled,
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
Induction: 2x 40mm Hitachi carburetor
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 65 hp / 48.4 Kw @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 7.8 kgf-m / 56.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
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: 231 kg / 509 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal
Consumption Average: 44.3 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.0 sec / 100 mph 160 km/h
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