| MODEL | YAMAHA XV 750E 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 | 37.8 kW / 50.8 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64.7 Nm @ 5750 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 34 mm Keihin carburettors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Pressed backbone monocoque |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Showa leading-axle forks, air and rebound damping adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, air pressure and rebound damping adjustable |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 267 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 227 kg / 500.4 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The XV750E was the sportier, dual-disc version of the first XV750 Virago, with a monoshock rear and air-adjustable Showa front forks. It used the 75 degree air-cooled V-twin common to the early XV750 line.
