XV 1000 Virago

1987 Yamaha XV 1000 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1987 Yamaha XV 1000 Virago custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 981 cc (59.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 64 HP (46.7 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 65.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XV 1000 Virago measures 235 kg (518 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.67 kg per horsepower). The 14.5-liter (3.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 171 km/h (106 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1986 to 1995, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.