Yamaha XV750
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Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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Also called | Virago |
Production | 1981–1983, 1988-1998 |
Predecessor | Yamaha XS750 Special |
Successor | Yamaha DragStar 650 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled OHC 75° V-twin |
Bore / stroke | 83.0 mm × 69.2 mm (3.27 in × 2.72 in) |
Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
Ignition type | Transistor controlled ignition |
Transmission | 5 speed, shaft drive |
Frame type | Pressed steel backbone using engine as stressed member |
Suspension | Front: 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 |
Brakes | Front: 2, 2-piston calipers, 300 mm (11.7 in) disc Rear: 200 mm drum brake 100 mm (3.9 in) travel |
Rake, trail | 29° 30', 133 mm (5.2 in) |
Wheelbase | 1,525 mm (60.0 in) |
Dimensions | L: 2,230 mm (88 in) W: 805 mm (31.7 in) |
Seat height | 714 mm (28.1 in) |
Weight | 225 kg (496 lb)[1] (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 12 l; 2.7 imp gal (3.2 US gal) |
Related | XV700, 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.
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Notes
- ^ Clymer YAMAHA XV700-1100 Service Repair Maintenance. September 1989.