Yamaha XV400 Virago (1990-93)

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The Yamaha XV400 Virago motorcycle was manufactured from 1990 to 1993. The bike has a four-stroke, 70-degree V-twin cylinder, SOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 399 cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.7:1 and is air-cooled with 2 x 34mm Mikuni carburetors for induction. The bike has an electric start and can produce a maximum power output of 40 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.5 kgf-m at 7000 rpm. The clutch is wet multi-plate and cable operated, and the bike has a 5-speed constant mesh transmission with shaft final drive. The front suspension consists of telescopic forks, while the rear suspension has dual shocks with preload adjustment. The bike’s front brakes feature a single disc with a single-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are 200mm drum brakes. The bike features a rake of 31.5 degrees, a trail of 125mm, and a wheelbase of 1511mm, with a seat height of 700mm and a ground clearance of 145mm. The dry weight of the bike is 178kg, while the wet weight is 185kg. The Yamaha XV400 Virago has a fuel capacity of 8.6 litres or 2.2 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 400 Virago

Year: 1990 – 93


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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