XV 250 Virago (reduced effect)

1990 Yamaha XV 250 Virago (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1990 Yamaha XV 250 Virago (reduced effect) pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.3 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 Virago (reduced effect) measures 154 kg (340 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.06 kg per horsepower). 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 111 km/h (69 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1989 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.