The Yamaha XV 1100 S Virago motorcycle specifications include a 1,063 cc (64.86 cu in) engine, power of 55 hp (40.1 kW), a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 245 kg (540.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XV 1100 S Virago compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 93% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 87th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 32% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 80th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 23% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 67th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
55 hp — more powerful than about 63% of Yamaha models with power data.
1,063 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Yamaha models.
245 kg — heavier than about 80% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 20%.
16 L — larger than about 67% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,320
2,082
11% above average.
880
823
7% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 57H |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 70H |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.224 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 224.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 51.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.27:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1986 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,063 cc (64.86 cu in) |
| Power | 55 hp (40.1 kW) |
| Bore × stroke | 95.0 x 75 mm (3.7 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Hitachi HSC40 |
| Ignition | Fullytransistorized.Fixed |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Oil pump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 2-piston calipers |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 70H |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 245 kg (540.1 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,320 mm (91.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.