Yamaha XV500 | |
Manufacturer | |
---|---|
Also called | Virago 500, XV500SE, |
Production | 1983 - 1986 |
Class | Cruiser |
Successor | Yamaha XV535 |
Engine | 494cc V-Twin, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 73.0mm x 59.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 94 mph (152 km/h) |
Horsepower | 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8000RPM |
Torque | 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
Spark Plug | NGK BP7ES '83 NGK BPR7ES '84 |
Battery | YUASA 12N121A-4A-1 '83 YUASA 12N12A-4A-1 '84 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain Clutch: Wet multi-plate |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic Fork Rear: Twin Shock Variable Preload |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
Front Tire | 3.00-19 |
Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
Weight | 190.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-145[1] |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Reviews · |
Make Model | Yamaha XV 500 Virago |
---|---|
Year | 1983 - 86 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, 70°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
Displacement | 494 cc / 30.1 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 73 x 59 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 9.3:1 |
Induction | 2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetors |
Ignition | Transistorized |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7500 rpm |
Max Torque | 41.6 Nm / 30.7 ft-lb @ 7000 rpm |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
Front Wheel Travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
Rear Suspension | Dual shock variable preload |
Rear Wheel Travel | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
Front Brakes | Single 298mm discs 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Front Tire | 3.00 S19 |
Rear Tire | 130/90-16 |
Dry Weight | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
Wet Weight | 190 kg / 418 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Liters / 3.5 US gal |
Consumption Average | 51 mpg |
Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 | 14.1 m / 40.0 m |
Standing ¼ Mile | 13.7sec / 98 mph |
Top Speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph |
|