General information |
Motorcycle name
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Yamaha XV750 Virago |
Year
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1983 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 2979. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Power
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52.0 HP (38.0 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
Torque
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64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM |
Top speed
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179.0 km/h (111.2 mph) |
1/4 mile (0.4 km)
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13.44 seconds |
Max RPM
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7500 |
Compression
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8.7:1 |
Bore x stroke
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83.0 x 69.2 mm (3.3 x 2.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Dual Hitachi 40mm constant vacuum |
Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
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TCI- Transistor Control Ignition |
Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet multi-plate |
Fuel consumption
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5.90 litres/100 km (16.9 km/l or 39.87 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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136.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
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Double stinless steel |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Pressed steel overhead backbone with tubular and square section swing arm. Engine is used as a stress member. |
Rake (fork angle)
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29.0° |
Trail
|
133 mm (5.2 inches) |
Front suspension
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Telescopic forks air adjustable |
Front wheel travel
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150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Mono-shock air adjustable |
Rear wheel travel
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100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Front tire
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3.50-19 |
Rear tire
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130/90-16 |
Front brakes
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Single disc. Single piston |
Diameter
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298 mm (11.7 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). 2 Shoe Expanding Drum |
Diameter
|
180 mm (7.1 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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225.0 kg (496.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.2311 HP/kg |
Seat height
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672 mm (26.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall width
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850 mm (33.5 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1520 mm (59.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
2.60 litres (0.69 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
Modifications compared to previous model
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Solid front fender, redesigned seat. |
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