Yamaha Virago 750 (XV750) | |
Aka: | Virago |
Manufacturer: | Yamaha |
Production: | 1981–1983, 1988-1998 |
Predecessor: | Yamaha XS750 Special |
Successor: | Yamaha DragStar 650 |
Class: | Cruiser |
Engine: | air-cooled OHC 75° V-twin |
Compression: | 8.7:1 |
Transmission: | 5 speed, shaft drive |
Suspension: | Front: telescopic forks, travel Rear: 1981-83 monoshock, travel, 1988-1998 double sided swingarm with twin shocks, travel |
Frame: | Pressed steel backbone using engine as stressed member |
Brakes: | Front: 2, 2-piston calipers, disc Rear: 200 mm drum brake travel |
Rake Trail: | 29° 30', |
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.