XV 750 Virago

1993 Yamaha XV 750 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's motorcycle lineup, the 1993 Yamaha XV 750 Virago relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 55 HP (40.1 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 58.8 Nm (43.4 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 73.5 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), 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 750 Virago measures 211 kg (465 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.84 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 724 mm (28.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1985 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.