| MODEL | YAMAHA XV 920J VIRAGO 1982 |
| Year | 1982 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, 75-degree V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 920 cc / 56.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 92 x 69.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 48.4 kW / 65 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 7.8 kgf-m / 56.4 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 2 x 40 mm Hitachi carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Showa leading-axle fork, air pressure and rebound damping adjustable, 145 mm / 5.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, air pressure and rebound damping adjustable, 87 mm / 3.4 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 267 mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 750 mm / 29.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 237.2 kg / 523 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 44.3 mpg |
| Top Speed | 174 km/h / 108 mph |
The 1982 XV920J was the Virago range's big-bore step up, taking the 750's chassis and cruiser looks and adding a 920 cc V-twin, shaft drive and adjustable air-assisted suspension. It also had adjustable handlebars and an electronic instrument display. Testers liked its low and mid-range pull but found the rear suspension firm.
