Yamaha XV1000

Yamaha Virago 1000 (XV1000)
ManufacturerYamaha
Also calledVirago
Production1984–1985
PredecessorYamaha XV920
SuccessorYamaha XV1100
ClassCruiser
Engine699 cc (42.7 cu in) air-cooled OHC 75° V-twin
Bore / stroke95 mm × 69.2 mm (3.74 in × 2.72 in)
Compression ratio8.3:1
Transmission5 speed, shaft drive
SuspensionFront: 38 mm (1.5 in) telescopic forks, 150 mm (5.9 in) travel Rear: Double sided swingarm with twin KYB shocks. 97 mm (3.8 in) travel
TiresFront: 100/90-19 57H Rear: 140/90-15 70H
Rake, trail32°, 129 mm (5.1 in)
Wheelbase1,525 mm (60.0 in)
DimensionsL: 2,285 mm (90.0 in)
W: 840 mm (33 in)
Seat height715 mm (28.1 in)
Weight236 kg (520 lb)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity14.5 L (3.2 imp gal; 3.8 U.S. gal)
RelatedXV750, XV920, XV1100

The Yamaha XV1000 or Virago 1000 was a Yamaha V-twin cruiser motorcycle. The XV920 was redesigned in 1984 and engine size increased to 981 cc (59.9 cu in) resulting in the renamed XV1000. Made from 1984 through 1985, it was part of Yamaha's Virago line of cruisers. In 1986, engine size was again increased to 1,063 cc (64.9 cu in), resulting in the renamed XV1100.

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References

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  1. ^ Clymer YAMAHA XV700-1100 Service Repair Maintenance. September 1989.