Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1989 Yamaha XV 750 WC Virago features a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. 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 and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 73.4 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 WC Virago measures 211 kg (465 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.84 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 217 km (135 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 185 km/h (115 mph).
Specific Output
73.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.84 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~217 km (135 mi)
Engine
Displacement749.0 ccm (45.70 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power55.0 HP (40.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque58.8 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.4 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni 40mm
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Max RPM7000
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Performance
Top Speed185.0 km/h (115.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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