| MODEL | YAMAHA XV 750 VIRAGO 1981 - 1982 |
| Year | 1981 - 1982 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 75° V-Twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 83 x 69.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 41 kW / 55 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64.7 Nm / 47.7 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 34 mm Keihin carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 38 mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Mono shocks, preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 298 mm disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | 200 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 710 mm / 28.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 238 kg / 524.7 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | 16.9 km/l |
| Top Speed | 178.8 km/h / 111.1 mph |
The original XV750 Virago introduced Yamaha's air-cooled 75 degree V-twin cruiser line, with shaft drive and a single front disc. It set the template for the long-running Virago range.
