Yamaha XV1000

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.

Yamaha Virago 1000 (XV1000)

Manufacturer	Yamaha
Also called	Virago
Production	1984–1985
Predecessor	Yamaha XV920
Successor	Yamaha XV1100
Class	Cruiser
Engine	981 cc (59.9 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)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity	14.5 L (3.2 imp gal; 3.8 U.S. gal)
Related	XV750, XV920, XV1100

See Also

• Yamaha XV920
• Yamaha XV1100

References

1. Clymer YAMAHA XV700-1100 Service Repair Maintenance. September 1989.