Yamaha XV750

Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750)
ManufacturerYamaha
Also calledVirago
Production1981–1983, 1988-1998
PredecessorYamaha XS750 Special
SuccessorYamaha DragStar 650
ClassCruiser
Engine748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled OHC 75° V-twin
Bore / stroke83.0 mm × 69.2 mm (3.27 in × 2.72 in)
Compression ratio8.7:1
Ignition typeTransistor controlled ignition
Transmission5 speed, shaft drive
Frame typePressed steel backbone using engine as stressed member
SuspensionFront: 38 mm (1.5 in) telescopic forks, 150 mm (5.9 in) travel Rear: 1981-83 monoshock, 100 mm (3.9 in) travel, 1988-1998 double sided swingarm with twin shocks, 100 mm (3.9 in) travel
BrakesFront: 2, 2-piston calipers, 300 mm (11.7 in) disc
Rear: 200 mm drum brake 100 mm (3.9 in) travel
Rake, trail29° 30', 133 mm (5.2 in)
Wheelbase1,525 mm (60.0 in)
DimensionsL: 2,230 mm (88 in)
W: 805 mm (31.7 in)
Seat height714 mm (28.1 in)
Weight225 kg (496 lb)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity12 L; 2.7 imp gal (3.2 US gal)
RelatedXV700, XV1100

The Yamaha XV750 or Virago 750 was a Yamaha V-twin cruiser motorcycle. Made from 1981 to 1983 and 1988 to 1998, it was part of Yamaha's Virago line of cruisers. It was Yamaha's first foray into the V-twin cruiser market and shares a frame and many components with the larger XV1100 Virago. This model suffered from starter problems.

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