XV 1000 Virago

1995 Yamaha XV 1000 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1995 Yamaha XV 1000 Virago pairs a 981 cc (59.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 65 HP (47.4 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 66.3 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 236 kg (520 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.63 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 715 mm (28.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,525 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16.8-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 180 km/h (112 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.