The Yamaha XV750 Virago motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 225 kg (496 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XV750 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.
About 36% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 15% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 5th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th 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.
748 cc — larger displacement than about 73% of Yamaha models.
672 mm — taller than about 5% of Yamaha models.
12 L — larger than about 45% 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.
850
823
3% above average.
1,520
1,416
7% above average.
672
793
15% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 203 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 748 cc (45.64 cu in) |
| Torque | 64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 5,750 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 69.2 mm (3.3 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Dual Hitachi 40mm constant vacuum |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI- Transistor Control Ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Pressed steel overhead backbone with tubular and square section swing arm. Engine is used as a stress member. |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks air adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Mono-shock air adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rake | 29.0° |
| Trail | 133 mm (5.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Single piston |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). 2 Shoe Expanding Drum |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 225 kg (496 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 672 mm (26.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.60 L (0.69 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.90 L/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.87 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 136.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 179.0 km/h (111.2 mph) |
|---|---|
| 1/4 mile | 13.44 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2311 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | Double stinless steel |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 2979. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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