The Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 211 kg (465.2 lb).
Key specifications
1989Year released
749 ccDisplacement
58.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
211 kgDry weight
13 LFuel tank
How the Yamaha XV 750 WC 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.
Displacement749 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc
About 36% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity13 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 50th percentile across Yamaha models.
This model Yamaha database average
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
Displacement75th
749 cc — larger displacement than about 75% of Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity50th
13 L — larger than about 50% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 749 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Additional useful specifications
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
217 km |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
749 cc (45.70 cu in) |
| Torque |
58.8 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Compression ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
2 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Mikuni 40mm |
| Ignition |
TCI |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet plate |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
211 kg (465.2 lb) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
| Reserve fuel capacity |
3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
6.00 L/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
139.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed |
185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio |
0.2607 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system |
Muffler with double stainless steel pipes |
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