Yamaha XV700 Virago (1985-86)

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The Yamaha XV700 Virago is a motorcycle model produced from 1985-86 with a four-stroke, 75 degrees-V-Twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 699cc. Its compression ratio is 9.0:1 and it uses wet sump lubrication. It has a maximum power of 56 hp at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 58.8 Nm at 6000 rpm, with an electric starting system. The clutch is wet and multi-plate, and it has a five-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. The Yamaha XV700 Virago has a backbone pressed steel frame and a front suspension system consisting of 36mm Kayaba forks that are air pressure adjustable. It has a monoshock, adjustable air pressure rebound damping rear suspension with a drum brake system. The front tire is 100/90-19, and the rear tire is 130/90-16. The rake is at 32.0 degrees, and the wheelbase is 1520mm with a seat height of 710 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 225 kg and wet weight is 238kg. The fuel capacity of Yamaha XV700 Virago is 13 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 700 Virago

Year: 1985 – 86


Engine: Four stroke, 75 degrees-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 699 cc / 42.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 80.2 x 69.2 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 2 x 40mm Hitachi carburetors
Ignition: Transistorize
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 56 hp / 40.9 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 58.8 Nm / 43.4 lb-ft @ 6000
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Backbone pressed steel – engine is a stressed member

Front Suspension: 36mm Kayaba forks, Air pressure adjustable.
Front Wheel Travel: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Rear Suspension: Monoshock, adjustable air pressure rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.7 in
Front Brakes: Single 298mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 00mm Drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Rake: 32.0 degrees
Wheelbase: 1520 mm / 59.8 in
Seat Height: 710 mm / 28.0 in
Ground clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 225 kg / 496 lbs
Wet Weight: 238 kg /; 524.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal

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