the VIRAGO
YAMAHA VIRAGO 1981-1999

Kawasaki

EN500 General Specifications  

Engine

     
Type     Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC parallel twin
       
Displacement      
  EN450   454 cc (27.68 cubic inches)
       
Ignition system Transistorized
       
Fuel System      
  EN450   Two 34 mm Keihin carburettors
       
Clutch     Wet, multiplate
       
Transmission     5-speed, constant mesh
       
Frame and suspension      

Wheelbase

   
  EN450   1485 mm (58.46 inches)

 

     

Overall length

     
  EN450 US 2205 mm (86.81 inches)
    UK 2210 mm (87.00 inches)
       

Overall width

     
  E450   820 mm (32.28 inches)
       

Overall height

     
  EN450   1220 mm (48.03 inches)
       

Seat height

     
  EN450   745 mm (29.33 inches)
       

Dry weight

     
  EN450    
    US except California 180 kg (396 lbs)
    US California 180.5 kg (397.1 lbs)
    UK 181 kg (398.2 lbs)
       
Front suspension     Telescopic fork
Rear suspension     Twin shocks/coil springs
       
Front brake      Hydraulic disc
Rear brake     Mechanical drum
       
Fuel tank capacity      
  EN450   11.0 (2.9 US gal, 2.51 Imp gal)
       
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