XV 750 Virago

1997 Yamaha XV 750 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Yamaha XV 750 Virago custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha features a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 54 HP (39.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 58 Nm (42.8 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 72.2 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 220 kg (485 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 715 mm (28.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

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.