Yamaha XV1100
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| Yamaha Virago XV1100 | |
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| Manufacturer: | Yamaha |
| Production: | 1986 – 1999 |
| Class: | Cruiser |
| Rolling Chassis | |
| Frame Type: | Pressed steel backbone |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm (6 in) |
| Front Wheel Type: | Cast 5-spoke Aluminium Alloy |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 97 mm (4 in) |
| Rear Wheel Type: | Cast 5-spoke Aluminium Alloy |
| Front Tire Size: | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear Tire Size: | 140/90-15M/C 70H |
| Front Brake: | Dual 282 mm (11 in) discs |
| Rear Brake: | Drum |
| Trail Length: | 129 mm (5 in) |
| Castor Angle: | 32° |
| Engine | |
| Bore and Stroke: | 95 x 75 mm (3.7 x 3.0 in) |
| Bore/stroke ratio: | 1.266667 (oversquare) |
| Displacement: | 1063 cm³ (65 ci³) |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.3:1 |
| Valve Train: | 2 x SOHC |
| Lubrication System: | Wet sump |
| Cooling System: | Air Cooled |
| Carburation: | 2 x Mikuni BST40 |
| Ignition: | Digital |
| Sparkplugs: | NGK BPR7ES |
| Max Power: | 61.7 hp (45.4 kW) @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 85.3 N·m (8.7 kgf·m, 62.9 ft·lbf) @ 3000 rpm |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch System: | Wet multi-plate |
| Clutch Operation System: | Manual |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed Constant mesh |
| Gear Ratio 1st: | 2.294:1 |
| Gear Ratio 2nd: | 1.666:1 |
| Gear Ratio 3rd: | 1.285:1 |
| Gear Ratio 4th: | 1.032:1 |
| Gear Ratio 5th: | 0.852:1 |
| Final Drive: | Shaft |
| Dimensions | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 16.8 L (4.4 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity: | 3.0 L (0.8 gal) |
| Overall Length: | 2285 mm (90 in) |
| Overall Width: | 840 mm (33 in) |
| Overall Height: | 1190 mm (47 in) |
| Wheelbase: | 1525 mm (60 in) |
| Seat Height: | 715 mm (28 in) |
| Ground Clearance: | 145 mm (6 in) |
| Dry Weight: | 221 kg (487 lbs) |
| Electrical | |
| Battery: | 12v 20Ah |
| Main Fuse: | 30A |
| Misc. | |
| Similar models: | Yamaha DragStar 1100 |
The Yamaha Virago XV1100 was a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation. It is one of several in the Virago line and is positioned as large-size metric cruiser with an engine displacement of 1063 cc.
It is unique in being one of the few cruiser-style motorcycles available with a shaft drive instead of a chain or belt final drive system, as well as a V-twin engine of that size. Its heavily chromed body styling is also distinctive.
History
The Virago line was born in 1981 with the XV750. In 1982 the larger 920 was introduced alongside the 750, with several more deluxe features. The 920 was redesigned in 1984 and engine size increased to 1000 cc. In 1986 engine size was again increased to 1063 cc, resulting in the renamed XV1100.
This model was discontinued in 2000 as the "Star" range of motorcycles from took over as the cruiser line from Yamaha. The DragStar 1100 is often seen as the successor to the XV1100.
Starter problems
According to some cycling magazines[citation needed], the Virago has a design flaw in the starter and starter gears and starter clutch assembly. These magazines state that this defect exists in models including the Virago 750 & 1000 & 1100 line from approximately 1985-1995. They suggest solutions ranging from grinding shafts to welding the idler gear. These sources state that in 1996, Virago solved the problem with a newly designed starter clutch and idler gear that eliminates the large spring that retracts the idler gear and disengages the starter[citation needed].
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See also
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