Built around Yamaha's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1982 Yamaha Virago 920 relies on a 920 cc (56.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 65 HP (47.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 56.4 Nm (41.6 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 70.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Virago 920 measures 237.2 kg (523 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.65 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 11.36-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.23 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 217 km (135 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
70.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.65 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–6,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~217 km (135 mi)
Engine
Displacement920.0 ccm (56.14 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, two-stroke
Power65.0 HP (47.4 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque56.4 Nm (5.8 kgf-m or 41.6 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression8.3:1
Bore x Stroke92.0 x 69.0 mm (3.6 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Hitachi
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTransistorized
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.23 litres/100 km (19.1 km/l or 44.98 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases121.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Suspension37mm Showa leading axle. Adjust for air pressure and rebound damping
Front Travel145 mm (5.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock
Rear Travel87 mm (3.4 inches)
Wheelbase1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Rear Tyre130/90-16
Front BrakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø267 mm (10.5 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight225.0 kg (496.0 pounds)
Weight incl.237.2 kg (522.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2889 HP/kg
Seat Height750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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