Yamaha XV 1100 Virago Special (1997-00)

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The Yamaha XV 1100 Virago Special (1997-00) is a four-stroke motorcycle with a 75 degrees V-twin cylinder, SOHC engine that has a capacity of 1063 cc. It has a compression ratio of 8.3:1, with 2 valve per cylinder and is air-cooled. The bike has 2 Mikuni BST40 carburetors and a digital ignition, which allows it to start electrically. At its maximum output, it produces 61.7 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 8.7 kgf-m / 85.3 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm.

The motorcycle has a wet multi-plate clutch transmission and 5-speed gearbox leading up to its final drive, the shaft. The XV 1100 Virago Special’s frame is built with a pressed steel backbone and features front suspension of 38mm telescopic fork, allowing for 150 mm/5.9 in of wheel travel. The rear suspension features dual shocks with a 5-way preload adjustment and has a rear wheel travel of 97 mm/3.8 in.

The bike’s braking system comprises of a 2x 282mm disc brake on the front, while the rear has a drum brake. It has a top speed of 187.9 km/h / 116.7 mph, a 4.4 US gallon fuel capacity giving it an average fuel consumption of 17.0 km/lit. The XV 1100 Virago Special has a dry weight of 487.2 lbs and a wet weight of 531.2 lbs, with a 715 mm/28.1 in seat height, making it comfortable to ride. Overall, with its impressive specifications, the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago Special is a reliable and powerful motorcycle that will give riders an excellent experience on the road.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 1100 Virago

Year: 1997 – 00


Engine: Four stroke, 75 degrees V-twin cylinder,, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1063 cc / 64.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 95 x 75 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
Induction: 2 x Mikuni BST40 carburetors
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 61.7 hp / 45.4 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 57.9 hp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 8.7 kgf-m / 85.3 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate clutch
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Pressed steel backbone

Front Suspension: 38mm Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, 5-way preload adjustment.
Rear Wheel Travel: 97 mm / 3.8 in
Front Brakes: 2x 282mm discs
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-19 57H
Rear Tyre: 140/90-15 M/C 70H
Rake: 32 degrees
Trail: 129 mm / 5.1 in
Dimensions: Length 2285 mm / 90.0 in Width 840 mm / 33 in Height 1190 mm / 47 in
Wheelbase: 1525 mm / 60.0 in
Seat Height: 715 mm / 28.1 in
Dry Weight: 221 kg / 487.2 lbs
Wet Weight: 241 kg / 531.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16.8 Litres / 4.4 US gal
Consumption Average: 17.0 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.6 m / 40.7 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.2 sec / 156.3 km/h
Top Speed: 187.9 km/h / 116.7 mph

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