Yamaha XV 920 MK Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XV 920 MK motorcycle specifications include a 920 cc (56.14 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 237.2 kg (523 lb).

Key specifications

1983Year released
920 ccDisplacement
237.2 kgWet weight
750 mmSeat height
14.4 LFuel tank
1,520 mmWheelbase
145 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha XV 920 MK 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.

Displacement920 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 67% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 79th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight237.2 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 27% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height750 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 5% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 26th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity14.4 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 10% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 58th 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.

Displacement79th

920 cc — larger displacement than about 79% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight77th

237.2 kg — heavier than about 77% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 23%.

Seat height26th

750 mm — taller than about 26% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity58th

14.4 L — larger than about 58% 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.

Overall length2,200 mm
This bike

2,200

Yamaha avg

2,082

6% above average.

Overall width840 mm
This bike

840

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,205 mm
This bike

1,205

Yamaha avg

1,172

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,520 mm
This bike

1,520

Yamaha avg

1,416

7% above average.

Seat height750 mm
This bike

750

Yamaha avg

793

5% below average.

Ground clearance145 mm
This bike

145

Yamaha avg

181

20% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 920 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,520 mmSeat 750 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 275 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.33:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1983
Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 920 cc (56.14 cu in)
Bore × stroke 92.0 x 69.2 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 8.3:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. 2 Hitachi Carbs
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition electronic
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Rear suspension Monoshock

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 100/90-19
Rear tire 130/90-16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 237.2 kg (523 lb)
Dry weight 225 kg (496 lb)
Seat height 750 mm (29.5 inches)
Overall length 2,200 mm (86.6 inches)
Overall width 840 mm (33.1 inches)
Overall height 1,205 mm (47.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.38 L (3.80 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 0.68 L (0.18 US gal)
Fuel consumption 5.22 L/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 121.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Top speed 169.0 km/h (105.0 mph)
Power/weight ratio 0.2156 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Black and Gold

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.