The Yamaha Virago 920 motorcycle specifications include a 920 cc (56.14 cu in) engine, power of 65 hp (47.4 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 237.2 kg (522.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha Virago 920 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 22% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 67% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 79th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 27% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 5% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 26th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 13% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th 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.
65 hp — more powerful than about 66% of Yamaha models with power data.
920 cc — larger displacement than about 79% of Yamaha models.
237.2 kg — heavier than about 77% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 23%.
750 mm — taller than about 26% of Yamaha models.
11.4 L — larger than about 39% 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.
1,520
1,416
7% above average.
750
793
5% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
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| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Front tire pressure | 26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.10 L (3.28 US qt) |
| Spark plug | NGK BP7ES, NGK BPR7EIX |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 217 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.274 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 274.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 70.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.33:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1982 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 920 cc (56.14 cu in) |
| Power | 65 hp (47.4 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 56.4 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 41.6 ft.lbs) @ 5,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 92.0 x 69 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Hitachi |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starter | Electric |
| Engine oil | SAE 20W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 3.10 L (3.28 US qt) |
| Spark plugs | NGK BP7ES, NGK BPR7EIX |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 37mm Showa leading axle. Adjust for air pressure and rebound damping |
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| Rear suspension | Monoshock |
| Front wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 87 mm (3.4 inches) |
| Fork tube size | 36 mm (1.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
| Front tire pressure | 26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure | 29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 237.2 kg (522.9 lb) |
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| Dry weight | 225 kg (496 lb) |
| Seat height | 750 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.36 L (3.00 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 0.76 L (0.20 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.23 L/100 km (19.1 km/l or 44.98 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 121.3 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2889 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
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