Yamaha XV400 Virago: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1987-1994
Also called: Yamaha Virago 400
Related: Yamaha XV535 Virago
Successor: Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star
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| Yamaha XV400 Virago
Modifications: 2NT, 3JB1, 3JB3, 3JB5, 3JB7 (Japan) 1987-1994 |
Yamaha XV400 Virago
Modifications: 2NU, 3JB2, 3JB4, 3JB6, 3JB8 (Japan) 1987-1994 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1987 | Japan | Name: Yamaha Virago 400
Code: 2NT, 2NU, 2YX (Special Black) |
| 1989 | Japan | Name: Yamaha Virago 400
Code: 3JB1, 3JB2 |
| 1991 | Japan | Name: Yamaha Virago 400
Code: 3JB3, 3JB4 |
| 1992 | Japan | Name: Yamaha Virago 400
Code: 3JB5, 3JB6 |
| 1994 | Japan | Name: Yamaha Virago 400
Code: 3JB7, 3JB8 |
Specifications
Yamaha XV400 Virago: specs
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2225 mm / 87,6 in |
| Overall width | 725 mm / 28,5 in – Virago 400 (2NT, 3JB1, 3JB3, 3JB5, 3JB7)
800 mm / 31,5 in – Virago 400 (2NU, 3JB2, 3JB4, 3JB6, 3JB8) | |
| Overall height | 1055 mm / 41,5 in – Virago 400 (2NT, 3JB1, 3JB3, 3JB5, 3JB7)
1115 mm / 43,9 in – Virago 400 (2NU, 3JB2, 3JB4, 3JB6, 3JB8) | |
| Seat height | 700 mm / 27,5 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59,8 in | |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm / 6,3 in | |
| Dry weight | 178 kg / 392 lbs | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Pressed backbone (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock, 85 mm / 3,4 in | |
| Front tire size | 3.00-19 49S | |
| Rear tire size | 140/90-15M/C (70S) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 298 mm, 1-piston caliper – Virago 400 (1987-1993)
Single disc, 298 mm, 2-piston caliper – Virago 400 (1994) | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 8,6 l / 2,27 US gal – Virago 400 (1987-1988)
13,5 l / 3,6 US gal (reserve – 2,5 l) – Virago 400 (1989-1994) | |
| Trail | 125 mm / 4,92 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,35 l / 100 km (44,0 US mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders V-type | |
| Bore & Stroke | 68,0 x 55,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 399 cm³ (24,3 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 40,0 hp (29,4 kW) / 8500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 34,3 Nm (3,5 kg-m) / 7000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 7,5 sec. | |
| Top speed | 135 km/h (84 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDS34 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.944 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.900 1.458 1.167 0.967 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto, 14V 24A at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
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