Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1983 Yamaha XV750 Virago relies on a 748 cc (45.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 52 HP (38 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 64 Nm (47.2 lb-ft) at 5,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 69.5 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (5,750 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 XV750 Virago measures 228 kg (503 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.38 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 672 mm (26.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 203 km (126 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 179 km/h (111 mph).
Specific Output
69.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.23 HP/kg (4.38 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,750–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~203 km (126 mi)
Engine
Displacement748.0 ccm (45.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, two-stroke
Power52.0 HP (38.0 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque64.0 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
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