The Yamaha XV 750 Virago motorcycle specifications include a 748 cc (45.64 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 238 kg (524.7 lb).
Key specifications
1985, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997Model years
748 ccDisplacement
43.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpmTorque
238 kgWet weight
710 mmSeat height
12 LFuel tank
1,520 mmWheelbase
145 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
198519931994199519961997
Year-specific specification changes
The 1985 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Dry weight
1993211 kg (465.2 lb)
19941995219 kg (482.8 lb)
19961997220 kg (485 lb)
Front brakes
19931996Dual disc
1997Single disc
Torque
199358.8 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
199464.7 Nm (6.6 kgf-m or 47.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
199557.9 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
1996199758.0 Nm (5.9 kgf-m or 42.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Fuel capacity
199314.00 L (3.70 US gal)
199414.50 L (3.83 US gal)
Power/weight ratio
19930.2607 hp/kg
19940.2511 hp/kg
19950.2466 hp/kg
19960.2364 hp/kg
19970.2455 hp/kg
Seat height
1993724 mm (28.5 inches)
19941997715 mm (28.1 inches)
Top speed
1997175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)
How the Yamaha XV 750 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.
Displacement748 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc
About 36% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd percentile across Yamaha models.
Wet weight238 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg
About 28% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.
Seat height710 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm
About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 17th percentile across Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity12 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L
About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th percentile across Yamaha models.
This model Yamaha database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 748 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,520 mmSeat 710 mmClearance 145 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 130/90-16 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
100/90-19 |
| Rear tire size |
130/90-16 |
| Front tire width |
100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Front rim diameter |
19 in |
| Rear tire width |
130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Rear rim diameter |
16 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
146 km |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
748 cc (45.64 cu in) |
| Torque |
43.5 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 32.1 ft.lbs) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
83.0 x 0 mm (3.3 x inches) |
| Compression ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
2 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. Mikuni BST40 (two) |
| Fuel control |
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition |
Transistorized breakerless ignition system |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet Multi Plate, Cable Operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Pressed steel, backbone frame |
| Front suspension |
Coil spring, hydraulically-damped telesopic |
| Rear suspension |
Twin shock absorbers with concentric coil springs |
| Front wheel travel |
145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire |
100/90-19 |
| Rear tire |
130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
238 kg (524.7 lb) |
| Dry weight |
225 kg (496 lb) |
| Seat height |
710 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Overall width |
805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,160 mm (45.7 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 |
2.27 L (0.60 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption |
8.20 L/100 km (12.2 km/l or 28.69 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
190.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed |
173.8 km/h (108.0 mph) |
| 1/4 mile |
13.70 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio |
0.2302 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Black |
| Exhaust system |
Double stainless steel pipes |
| Comments |
Submitted to Bikez by visitor with the following comments: Frame # JYA56G007FA000878 Engine # 56G-000878 748cc. Yamaha does not recognize a 1985 XV750 Virago, since they switched to the 700 cc Virago in 1984. My bike was made in Oct/1984 and I cannot match the frame or engine number to Yamaha´s build list. I am trying to get an explanation from Yamaha but in the meantime, I have a Unique bike. |
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