XV 125 Virago

1997 Yamaha XV 125 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1997 Yamaha XV 125 Virago relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10 HP (7.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.6 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 Virago measures 139 kg (306 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.9 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.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1997 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.