Yamaha XV750

Yamaha Virago 750
Manufacturer Yamaha
Production 1981 - 1998
Predecessor Yamaha XS750 Special
Successor Yamaha DragStar 650
Class Cruiser
Engine 748 cc air-cooled V-Twin
Power 55 hp (40.1 kW) @ 7000 rpm
Torque 64.73 N·m (6.6 kgf·m, 35.4 ft·lbf) @ 6000 rpm
Brakes Front: 2, 4-piston calipers, 11.7-in. (298 mm) discs
Rear: Double-action caliper, 11.1-in (282 mm) disc
Dimensions L 2,285 mm (90.0 in)
W 840 mm (33.1 in)
Seat height 714 mm (28.1 in)
Weight 225 kg (496 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity 4.0 US gallon
Related Honda X-4

The Yamaha Virago 750 was the first V-twin engine produced by a Japanese company. Manufactured from 1981 to 1996, it was part of Yamaha's Virago line of cruisers. The maximum speed of the Virago 750 was approximately 180 km/h(112 MPH). It was Yamaha's first foray into the V-twin cruiser market.

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