Yamaha XV1000

Yamaha Virago 1000 (XV1000)
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also called Virago
Production 1984–1985
Predecessor Yamaha XV920
Successor Yamaha XV1100
Class Cruiser
Engine 984 cc (60.0 cu in) air-cooled OHC 75° V-twin
Bore / stroke 95 mm × 69.2 mm (3.74 in × 2.72 in)
Compression ratio 8.3:1
Transmission 5 speed, shaft drive
Suspension Front: 38 mm (1.5 in) telescopic forks, 150 mm (5.9 in) travel
Rear: Double sided swingarm with twin KYB shocks. 97 mm (3.8 in) travel
Tires Front: 100/90-19 57H Rear: 140/90-15 70H
Rake, trail 32°, 129 mm (5.1 in)
Wheelbase 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Dimensions L: 2,285 mm (90.0 in)
W: 840 mm (33 in)
Seat height 715 mm (28.1 in)
Weight 236 kg (520 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity 14.5 L (3.2 imp gal; 3.8 U.S. gal)
Related XV750, XV920, XV1100

The Yamaha XV1000 or Virago 1000 was a Yamaha V-twin cruiser motorcycle. The XV920 was redesigned in 1984 and engine size increased to 981 cc (59.9 cu in) resulting in the renamed XV1000. Made from 1984 through 1985, it was part of Yamaha’s Virago line of cruisers. In 1986, engine size was again increased to 1,063 cc (64.9 cu in), resulting in the renamed XV1100.

See also

  • Yamaha XV920
  • Yamaha XV1100

References


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