General information |
Model name
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Yamaha Virago 920 |
Year of manufacture
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1982 |
Type
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Sport touring |
Rating
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3.0 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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920.0 ccm (56.14 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Output
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65.0 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
Torque
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56.4 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 41.6 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
Compression
|
8.3:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Hitachi |
Fuel control
|
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
|
Transistorized |
Cooling system
|
Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Fuel consumption
|
7.13 litres/100 km (14.0 km/l or 32.99 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
165.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
|
37mm Showa leading axle. Adjust for air pressure and rebound damping |
Front wheel travel
|
145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Rear suspension
|
Monoshock |
Rear wheel travel
|
87 mm (3.4 inches) |
Rear tire
|
130/90-16 |
Front brakes
|
Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
Diameter
|
267 mm (10.5 inches) |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
225.0 kg (496.0 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
|
237.2 kg (522.9 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
|
0.2889 HP/kg |
Seat height
|
750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Ground clearance
|
145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
11.36 litres (3.00 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
0.76 litres (0.20 US gallons) |
Oil capacity
|
3.10 litres (3.28 US quarts) |
Other specifications |
Color options
|
Black |
Starter
|
Electric |
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Maintenance and service specs * |
Engine oil
|
SAE 20W-40 |
Brake fluid
|
DOT 4 |
Spark plugs
|
NGK BP7ES, NGK BPR7EIX |
Idle speed
|
950-1050 RPM |
Tire pressure front
|
26 PSI (1.8 Bar or 180 kPa) |
Tire pressure rear
|
29 PSI (2 Bar or 200 kPa) |
Fork tube size
|
36 mm (1.4 inches) |
*) Always verify maintenance and service data with the bike owner's manual. |
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