Yamaha XV750
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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| Also called | Virago |
| Production | 1981–1983, 1988-1998 |
| Predecessor | Yamaha XS750 Special |
| Successor | Yamaha DragStar 650 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled OHC 75° V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 83.0 mm × 69.2 mm (3.27 in × 2.72 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Ignition type | Transistor controlled ignition |
| Transmission | 5 speed, shaft drive |
| Frame type | Pressed steel backbone using engine as stressed member |
| Suspension | Front: 38 mm (1.5 in) telescopic forks, 150 mm (5.9 in) travel Rear: 1981-83 monoshock, 100 mm (3.9 in) travel, 1988-1998 double sided swingarm with twin shocks, 100 mm (3.9 in) travel |
| Brakes | Front: 2, 2-piston calipers, 300 mm (11.7 in) disc Rear: 200 mm drum brake 100 mm (3.9 in) travel |
| Rake, trail | 29° 30′, 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm (60.0 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,230 mm (88 in) W: 805 mm (31.7 in) |
| Seat height | 714 mm (28.1 in) |
| Weight | 225 kg (496 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L; 2.7 imp gal (3.2 US gal) |
| Related | XV700, XV1100 |
The Yamaha XV750 or Virago 750 was a Yamaha V-twin cruiser motorcycle. Made from 1981 to 1983 and 1988 to 1998, it was part of Yamaha’s Virago line of cruisers. It was Yamaha’s first foray into the V-twin cruiser market and shares a frame and many components with the larger XV1100 Virago. This model suffered from starter problems.
See also
- Yamaha XV700
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