Yamaha XV 125 Virago Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XV 125 Virago motorcycle specifications include a 124 cc (7.57 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 139 kg (306.4 lb).

Key specifications

1997-2000Model years
124 ccDisplacement
139 kgDry weight
685 mmSeat height
Model years covered
1997199819992000
Year-specific specification changes

The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
1998136 kg (299.8 lb)
Rear brakes
1998Expanding brake (drum brake)
Power/weight ratio
19980.0809 hp/kg
20000.0820 hp/kg

How the Yamaha XV 125 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.

Displacement124 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 77% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 18th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height685 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 14% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 6th 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.

Displacement18th

124 cc — larger displacement than about 18% of Yamaha models.

Seat height6th

685 mm — taller than about 6% of Yamaha models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 124 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Seat 685 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 124 cc (7.57 cu in)
Cooling system Air

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 139 kg (306.4 lb)
Seat height 685 mm (27.0 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.0719 hp/kg

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.