XV 1100 Virago

1997 Yamaha XV 1100 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Yamaha XV 1100 Virago utilizes a 1063 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 62 HP (45.3 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 85 Nm (62.7 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 58.3 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the XV 1100 Virago measures 222 kg (489 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.58 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.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 1989 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.