| MODEL | YAMAHA XV 700 VIRAGO 1985 - 1986 |
| Year | 1985 - 1986 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 75° V-Twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 699 cc / 42.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 80.2 x 69.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 40.9 kW / 56 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 58.8 Nm / 43.4 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Induction | 2 x 40 mm Hitachi carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Pressed steel backbone, engine as stressed member |
| Front Suspension | 36 mm Kayaba forks, air adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, air pressure and rebound damping adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 298 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | — |
| 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 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | approx. 40 mpg (US) |
| Top Speed | — |
The XV700 Virago was the 699 cc version of the 750, produced to stay under the US import tariff threshold on bikes over 700 cc. It kept the air-cooled 75 degree V-twin and shaft drive, with slightly higher compression and a bit more power.
