Yamaha Virago Xv1000 Cafe Racer

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Yamaha virago xv1000 cafe racer. This 1982 xv920 might be practical especially as far as customs go but it s also powerful. From mild mannered cruiser to hard edged café racer change is a beautiful thing. The yamaha xv1000 tr1 was introduced in 1981 a more powerful euro spec version of the xv920 virago we received here in the states. His beloved royal enfield a ducati sport classic 1000 and this latest addition a freshly completed yamaha xv750 virago cafe racer.

Based out of australia the custom bike has been fitted with tons of bespoke parts. This yamaha xv750 virago has been transformed into a sleek cafe racer. Yamaha xv virago classic exhaust. The yamaha virago introduced in 1981 was the company s first v twin cruiser.

This exhaust is made for the yamaha xv series. A guy in hamilton in western victoria was selling the xv says michael. When the yamaha virago was released back in my high school days it was commonly referred to as a girls bike. The 980cc tr1 boasted a stout 69 horsepower from the air cooled 75 degree engine only the second v twin to come out of japan since wwii the first being the 78 honda cx500.

Yamaha virago cafe racer conversion kit caferacerweb com lessons learned peter s yamaha xv1100 return of the cafe racers spellbound the voodoo virago cafe racer return of racers who s your daddy the moto adonis elegant yamaha xv cafe iron man virago 1100 cafe racer by lv custom bikebound. Today michael s garage is home to 3 impressive motorcycles. This bike has had a lot of positive response on multiple shows. The bike is also packing a yamaha xv1000 tr1 front end progressive springs and an old school xs650 fork brace.

This was primarily due to the fact that the 250cc version was the most common in my state. The yamaha virago was a significant milestone in the japanese cruiser family tree but before we get there here s a quick cruiser history lesson. Check out this top 10 yamaha virago cafe racers and see if you agree. It s cruiser styling also did nothing for its reputation as when it was released it was.

While the xv750 version is the most common the bikes were offered in a vast range of sizes over the years including the virago xv250 xv500 xv535 xv1000 xv1100 and the xv920r. The motor has been punched out to 1000cc and greg has fitted new mikuni vm34 carbs a laser duo tech mid pipe and reverse cone mufflers.