| MODEL | YAMAHA XV 1000 VIRAGO 1984 - 1985 |
| Year | 1984 - 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 981 cc / 59.8 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 95 x 69.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 46.7 kW / 64 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 7.7 kgf-m / 55.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 2 x Hitachi carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Pressed-steel spine type |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm leading-axle air-assisted fork, 150 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks, preload adjustable, 97 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 267 mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2285 mm / 90.0 in |
| Overall Width | 840 mm / 33 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 715 mm / 28.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 235 kg / 518 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 16.3 km/l |
| Top Speed | 189.9 km/h |
The 1984 redesign gave the Virago a more Harley-inspired look, with gold-finished trim, twin rear shocks, a new frame, and a teardrop tank with an electric reserve valve. The 981 cc V-twin was torquey and easy to ride, though road testers criticised the rear suspension, brake feel and long-distance seat comfort.
