Yamaha XV400 Virago (1984-86)

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The Yamaha XV400 Virago is a motorcycle produced from 1984-86. It has a four-stroke, 70-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 399cc and a compression ratio of 9.7:1. It features 2x 34mm Mikuni carburettors and CDI ignition, with a maximum power output of 40hp at 8500 rpm and max torque of 3.5 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. The bike is equipped with a five-speed constant mesh transmission and a shaft final drive. It has telescopic forks for the front suspension and dual shocks with preload adjustment for the rear suspension. The front brake is a single disc with a single-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a 200mm drum. The bike has a wheelbase of 1511mm, a seat height of 700mm, ground clearance of 145mm, and a dry weight of 178kg. The fuel tank has a capacity of 8.6 litres. Overall, the Yamaha XV400 Virago is a solid motorcycle with a powerful engine and reliable components.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 400 Virago

Year: 1984 – 86


Engine: Four stroke, 70 degreesV-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 68 55 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Induction: 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburettors
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 40 hp / 29.8 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 3.5 kgf-m / 25.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission: 5 speed constant mesh
Final Drive: shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks with preload adjustment

Front Brakes: Single disc with single-piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 200 mm Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00S19 4PR
Rear Tyre: 140/90 15 M/C 70S
Rake: 31.5 degrees
Trail: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Wheelbase: 1511 mm / 59.4 in
Seat Height: 700 mm / 27.5 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392 lbs
Wet Weight: 185 kg / 407.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 8.6 Litres / 2.2 US gal

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