Yamaha Virago Specs — Moto
2017 Yamaha Virago
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Yamaha Virago

Low-medium
Insurance risk segment
589 ₺
Yearly MTV (2026)

General features

The latest incarnation of the perennially popular 250cc V-twin is fitted with a flat type handlebar mounted on bar risers to improve the comfort and handling characteristics of the smallest Star cruiser.

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Yamaha Virago History

Yamaha Virago History & Generations Source: Wikipedia
1981

Yamaha soon added 500 cc (31 cu in) and 920 cc (56 cu in) versions. The bike was redesigned

1984

Switching from a rear mono-shock to a dual-shock design, and adding a tear-drop shaped gas tank. That year, Harley-Davidson, fearful of the inroads in the US market made by the Virago and other new Japanese cruiser-style motorcycles, pushed for a tariff on imported bikes over 700 cc.

1988

A 250 cc (XV250) was added. A short production (1997–2000) of 125 cc was also manufactured.

2008

It was renamed the V-Star 250.

History text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA.

Yamaha Virago Technical specs

Motorcycle name Yamaha Virago
Year model 2017
Factory warranty 5 year factory warranty
Color options Red
Comments Sold in Australia.
Engine size 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. 26mm Mikuni
Ignition Digital TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication system Wet sump
Gearbox 5-speed
Driveline 5-speed

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