Segment: Custom/Cruiser
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
The first version of this machine was introduced in 1981. The Virago even had a Softail-style suspension back then, though it was actually just Yamaha's clunky mono-cross single-shock tail, which later bowed out for a more fashionable twin-shock setup.
engine specs | Type: | Air Cooled, Four Stroke, V-twin Cylinder, SOHC. 2 Valves Per Cylinder | Displacement: | 1063 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.8x3 in OR 97 mm | Compression Ratio: | 8.3:1 | Horsepower: | 62/6000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 62.9/3000 lb-ft/RPM OR 85/3000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | 2xMikuni BST40 Carburetor |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-Speed | Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Shaft |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Steel backbone | Front Suspension: | Telescopic Fork | Rear Suspension: | Dual Shocks, 5-way Preload Adjustment | Front Brake: | Double discs 267 mm | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 90 in OR 2286 mm | Overall Width: | 33.1 in OR 841 mm | Seat Height: | 28.1 in OR 714 mm | Wheelbase: | 60 in OR 1524 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 531 lbs OR 241 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.4 gallons OR 16.7 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 100/90-19 | Rear: | 140/90-15 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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