Yamaha XV125

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Yamaha XV125
Manufacturer Yamaha
Production1997-2004 [1]
Engine 124 cc
Power 8.3 kW (11.1 hp) @ 8,500 rpm
Torque 9 N⋅m (6.6 lb⋅ft) @ 8,500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed
Wheelbase 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Seat height68.5 mm (2.7 in)
Weight139 kg (306 lb) (wet)

The Yamaha XV125 is a cruiser motorcycle built by the Yamaha Motor Company, which was produced from 1997 to 2004. The XV 125 Virago is, apart from the 125cc-smaller displacement, identical to the larger sister model Yamaha XV250 Virago.

The Virago 125 is equipped with an air-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke engine, which initially developed a power of 7.3 kW / 10 hp (1997) and later developed a power of 8.3 kW / 11.4 hp (1998-2002). Power is transmitted to the road through a five-speed chain drive.

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References

  1. La XV 125 su motorcyclenews.com