Yamaha XV400 Virago: review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1987-1994

Also called: Yamaha Virago 400

Related: Yamaha XV535 Virago

Successor: Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star

Models
Yamaha XV400 Virago

Modifications: 2NT, 3JB1, 3JB3, 3JB5, 3JB7

(Japan)

1987-1994

Yamaha XV400 Virago

Modifications: 2NU, 3JB2, 3JB4, 3JB6, 3JB8

(Japan)

1987-1994

Yamaha Virago 400 (flat bar)
Yamaha Virago 400

History

History
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
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
ID
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


2.714

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

Images

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Yamaha Virago 400
Yamaha Virago 400
Yamaha Virago 400

Videos

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1990 Yamaha Virago 400

Manuals

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