It offers good balance, minimum vibration and, at a large capacity, the potential for plenty of fuss-free power, ideally suited to high gearing. A vee-twin's cylinders are best angled at 90° to each …

The Yamaha Virago was Yamaha's first V-twin cruiser motorcycle, and one of the earliest mass-produced motorcycles with a mono-shock rear suspension. Originally sold with a 750 cc (46 cu …

Nov 8, 2021 · Though it bore close semblance to the shaft-drive Virago series, the 980cc V-twin TR1 featured a fully enclosed chain final drive and different styling. In the US, it was a sold in a …

The Yamaha XV1000 or Virago 1000 was a Yamaha V-twin cruiser motorcycle. The XV920 was redesigned in 1984 and engine size increased to 981 cc (59.9 cu in) resulting in the renamed …

Mar 1, 1986 · LONG TERM TEST: 1984 YAMAHA XV1000 VIRAGO. A HEAVYWEIGHT GOES THE DISTANCE. YAMAHA'S V-TWIN ENGINES, whether in 750cc, 920cc or 1000cc form, …

Feb 21, 2006 · Big gas tank, flat handlebars, long saddle, fully enclosed chain final drive, speedo and tach over the headlight, dual discs up front—and in 1981 the European market got a …

Read Yamaha XV1000/TR1 reviews from real owners. Find out what they're like to ride, and what problems they have.

Jul 17, 2020 · The Yamaha XV1000 TR1 was introduced in 1981, a more powerful Euro-spec version of the XV920 Virago we received here in the States. The 980cc TR1 boasted a stout …

Jan 20, 2024 · The Yamaha TR1, introduced in the early 1980s, is a unique cruiser that holds a special place in motorcycle history. As a part of Yamaha's Yard Built series, the TR1 was born …

Jul 27, 2003 · Here you’ll find detailed write-ups of various “motorcycle maintenance” events, including the removal and complete dissection of Arnie, my Yamaha Virago 1000 (XV1000)’s …