XV 125 Virago

1999 Yamaha XV 125 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1999 Yamaha XV 125 Virago custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha features a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. 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 Virago measures 147 kg (324 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.89 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 paired with a rated consumption of 3.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 271 km (168 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 107 km/h (66 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1998 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.