XV 125 Virago

1998 Yamaha XV 125 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1998 Yamaha XV 125 Virago features a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 88.7 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 145 kg (320 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (13.18 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.

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.