| MODEL | YAMAHA XV 500 VIRAGO 1983 - 1986 |
| Year | 1983 - 1986 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 70 degree V-Twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 494 cc / 30.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73 x 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 32.1 kW / 44 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 41.6 Nm / 30.7 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 2 x BDS34 Mikuni carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Backbone of stamped steel plates welded in box section, engine as stressed member |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, 150 mm / 5.9 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, variable preload, 100 mm / 3.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 298 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 190 kg / 418 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 S19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 51 mpg |
| Top Speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph |
A shaft-driven 494 cc air-cooled V-twin cruiser from the early Virago family, sold as a mid-size alternative to the larger Viragos. It used a stamped-steel box-section backbone frame with the engine as a stressed member, a front disc and rear drum, and a large 13.5 litre tank for a relaxed touring range.
