XV 250 S Virago

1999 Yamaha XV 250 S Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1999 Yamaha XV 250 S Virago relies on a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21 HP (15.3 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 84.7 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 250 S Virago measures 148 kg (326 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.05 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,490 mm (58.7 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 130 km/h (81 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1995 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.