XV 125 S Virago

2001 Yamaha XV 125 S Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Yamaha XV 125 S Virago relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11.4 HP (8.3 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.4 Nm (6.9 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 91.9 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 125 S Virago measures 139 kg (306 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.19 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 685 mm (27 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,495 mm (58.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 107 km/h (66 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2000 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.