the VIRAGO
YAMAHA VIRAGO 1981-1999
| year | model | image | description | technical |
| 1981 | ||||
| Virago XV750H |
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the first Yamaha v-twin model. tear-drop tank, pull-back handlebars, 72° v-twin engine and shaft drive | Virago xv750H specifications | |
| Virago XV920H |
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| Virago XV920RH |
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monoshock suspension enclosed chain drive | Virago xv920 specifications | |
| 1982 | ||||
| Virago XV500K |
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this year only | Virago xv500k specifications | |
| service manual | ||||
| Virago XV750J | ||||
| Virago XV750K | ||||
| Virago XV920J |
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computerised Cycom liquid
crystal display.
adjustable fork dampening adjustable handlebars dual front disc brakes |
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| Virago XV920RJ | ||||
| 1983 | ||||
| Virago XV400 | ||||
| Virago XV750MK | midnight model (M=Midnight) midnight model. black painted engine, black paintwork, gold trim |
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| Virago XV920K |
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Cycom electronic display discontinued conventional gauges | ||
| Virago XV920MK |
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midnight model. black painted engine, black paintwork, gold trim | ||
| 1984 | ||||
| Virago XV400 | ||||
| Virago XV700L |
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700 cc models introduced to avoid us tariff | Virago xv700 specifications | |
| Virago XV700LC | ||||
| Virago XV750 55R |
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japan and import only gold or brown | ||
| Virago XV1000L | straight spoke cast wheels | |||
| Virago XV1000LC | ||||
| 1985 | ||||
| Virago XV400 | ||||
| Virago XV700N, | ||||
| Virago XV700NC | ||||
| Virago XV1000N | ||||
| Virago XV1000NC | ||||
| 1986 | ||||
| Virago XV400 |
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Virago xv400 specifications | ||
| Virago XV700SS | ||||
| Virago XV700SSC | spoked wheels | |||
| Virago XV700CS | ||||
| Virago XV750 1RW |
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japan and import only | ||
| Virago XV700CSC | cast wheels | |||
| Virago XV1100S |
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US | ||
| Virago xv1100 specifications | ||||
| xv1100 component locations | ||||
| Virago XV1100SC | ||||
| 1987 | ||||
| Virago XV400 | ||||
| Virago XV535T | ||||
| Virago XV535TC | ||||
| Virago XV700ST | ||||
| Virago XV700STC | spoked wheels | |||
| Virago XV700CT, | ||||
| Virago XV700CTC | cast wheels | |||
| Virago XV1100T | ||||
| Virago XV1100TC | ||||
| 1988 | ||||
| Virago XV250U | ||||
| Virago XV250UC | Route 66 | |||
| Virago XV535U |
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| Virago XV535UC | ||||
| Virago XV750U, | us tariff lifted | |||
| Virago XV750UC | ||||
| Virago XV1100U, | ||||
| Virago XV1100UC | ||||
| 1989 | ||||
| Virago XV250SP |
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| Virago XV250W | ||||
| Virago XV250WC | ||||
| Virago XV535W | ||||
| Virago XV535WC | ||||
| Virago XV750W | ||||
| Virago XV750WC | ||||
| Virago XV1100W | XV1100 Introduced in UK . | |||
| Virago XV1100WC | ||||
| 1990 | ||||
| Virago XV250A | ||||
| Virago XV250AC | ||||
| Virago XV535A |
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| Virago XV535AC | ||||
| Virago XV750A | ||||
| Virago XV750AC | ||||
| Virago XV1100A | ||||
| Virago XV1100AC | ||||
| 1991 | ||||
| Virago XV750B | ||||
| Virago XV750BC | ||||
| Virago XV1100B | ||||
| Virago XV1100BC | ||||
| 1992 | ||||
| Virago XV750D | ||||
| Virago XV750DC | ||||
| Virago XV1100D | ||||
| Virago XV1100DC | ||||
| 1993 | ||||
| Virago XV535E | ||||
| Virago XV535EC | ||||
| Virago XV750E | ||||
| Virago XV750EC | ||||
| Virago XV1100E |
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Virago xv1100 specifications | ||
| xv1100 component locations | ||||
| Virago XV1100EC | ||||
| 1994 | ||||
| Virago XV250S |
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| Virago XV535F |
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| Virago XV535FC | ||||
| Virago XV535SF | chromed engine covers, button seat, two-tone paint scheme. | |||
| Virago XV535SFC | Special | |||
| Virago XV750F | ||||
| Virago XV750FC | ||||
| Virago XV1100F | ||||
| Virago XV1100FC | ||||
| 1995 | ||||
| Virago XV250G | ||||
| Virago XV250GC | ||||
| Virago XV535G | ||||
| Virago XV535GC | ||||
| Virago XV535SG | ||||
| Virago XV535SGC | Special | |||
| Virago XV750G | ||||
| Virago XV750GC | ||||
| Virago XV1100G | ||||
| Virago XV1100GC | ||||
| 1996 | ||||
| Virago XV250H |
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| Virago XV250HC | ||||
| Virago XV535H |
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| Virago XV535HC | ||||
| Virago XV535SH | ||||
| Virago XV535SHC | Special | |||
| Virago XV750H | ||||
| Virago XV750HC | ||||
| Virago XV1100H | ||||
| Virago XV1100HC | ||||
| Virago XV1100SH |
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Virago xv1100 specifications | ||
| wiring diagram | ||||
| xv1100 component locations | ||||
| Virago XV1100SHC | Special | |||
| 1997 | ||||
| Virago XV125 |
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Introduced Jan 1997 finished in red/grey or black/grey with 'Virago' badges on petrol tank. | Virago xv125 specifications | |
| Virago XV250J |
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Virago xv250j specifications | ||
| Virago XV250JC | ||||
| Virago XV250K | ||||
| Virago XV250KC | ||||
| Virago XV250s |
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Virago xv250s specifications | ||
| Virago XV535J | ||||
| Virago XV535JC | ||||
| Virago XV535SJ | ||||
| Virago XV535SJC | Special | |||
| Virago XV535K | ||||
| Virago XV535KC | ||||
| Virago XV750J | production ended | |||
| Virago XV750JC | production ended | |||
| Virago XV1100J | ||||
| Virago XV1100JC | ||||
| Virago XV100SJ | ||||
| Virago XV1100SJC | Special | |||
| Virago XV1100K | ||||
| Virago XV1100KC | ||||
| Virago XV100SK | ||||
| Virago XV1100SKC | Special | |||
| 1998 | ||||
| Virago XV125 |
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with detail engine and electrical modifications. finished in black/grey as 97 model or in red/black, both with stylised V decals replacing 'Virago' tank badges. | Virago xv125 specifications | |
| Virago XV250K | ||||
| Virago XV250KC | ||||
| Virago XV250s |
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Virago xv250s specifications | ||
| Virago XV535K |
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| Virago XV535KC | ||||
| Virago XV535KJ | ||||
| Virago XV535SKC | Special | |||
| Virago XV1100K | ||||
| Virago XV1100KC | ||||
| Virago XV100SK | ||||
| Virago XV1100SKC | Special | |||
| 1999 | ||||
| 2000 | ||||
| Virago XV125S |
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finished in deep red or black for 2000 model year | Virago xv125 specifications | |
| 2001 | ||||
| Virago XV125S |
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finished in black only for 2001 model year | Virago xv125 specifications | |
| Virago XV535K |
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This model was discontinued in 2001 | ||





















