1985 Yamaha XV 750 Virago

Yamaha XV 750 Virago
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General motorcycle information

Model
Yamaha XV 750 Virago
Year
1985
Category
Touring
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
45.64 cubic inches (748.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
51.8 horsepowers (38.6 kiloWatts) at 7500 RPM
Torque
32.09 pound-foot/lbf-ft (43.50 Nm / 4.44 kgf-m) at 5500 RPM
Compression
9:1
Bore x stroke
-
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
8.20 litres/100 km, 12.2 km/l or 28.7 mpg
Top speed
173.8 kmh (108.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front suspension travel
8.85 inches (145.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
6.10 inches (100.0 mm)
Front tyre
100/90-19
Rear tyre
130/90-16
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
18.06 inches (296.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brakes diameter
12.20 inches (200.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
496.0 pounds (225.0 kg)
Wet weight
524.7 pounds (238.0 kg)
Seat height
43.3 inches (710 mm)
Wheelbase
92.8 inches (1520 mm)
Overall length
136.1 inches (2230 mm)
Overall width
49.1 inches (805 mm)
Overall height
70.8 inches (1160 mm)
Ground clearance
8.8 inches (145 mm)
Fuel capacity
3.17 gallons (12.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.60 gallons (2.3 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

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