The Yamaha XV 1000 Virago motorcycle specifications include a 981 cc (59.86 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 235 kg (518.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 1986 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XV 1000 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 78% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 81st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 26% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 11% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 58th 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.
981 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of Yamaha models.
235 kg — heavier than about 77% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 23%.
14.5 L — larger than about 58% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 |
| 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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.37:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 981 cc (59.86 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 95.0 x 69.2 mm (3.7 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 235 kg (518.1 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.50 L (3.83 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 171.0 km/h (106.3 mph) |
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