Is a Yamaha Virago a good starter bike?
It is an extremely reliable bike! The low end power is great for a beginner.
What’s the difference between a Virago and a XV125?
The later 2000 onwards Yamaha XVS125 Virago models have a bigger front disc brake, a larger fuel tank, nicer seat and generally look more polished, more modern cruisers than the earlier Yamaha XV125 Viragos. How much to insure? 1997: Yamaha XV125 Virago Virago launched.
What’s the price of a new Yamaha Virago?
The Yamaha XV125 Virago was an expensive motorcycle brand new, but they make an excellent used buy in the £1200-£1700 price range. At that price you can learn your biking skills on the Yamaha XV125 Virago for a year or two, do some commuting, then probably sell it on for a few hundred quid less than you paid.
Which is better a Honda clutch or a virago?
The Honda clutches were very slightly preferred to the Virago’s, though the Virago was still very good. Each bike has its own unique ergonomic arrangement. The Spirit is classic American cruiser with a buckhorn bar and feet forward positioning. The A.C.E. moderates that with a lower bar and a more forward saddle.
What kind of suspension does a virago have?
The Virago has the softest suspension settings, which means it bounds around slightly in corners. It also suffers from the most shaft effect. Shutting the throttle in a turn made it drop more than the others.
The Honda clutches were very slightly preferred to the Virago’s, though the Virago was still very good. Each bike has its own unique ergonomic arrangement. The Spirit is classic American cruiser with a buckhorn bar and feet forward positioning. The A.C.E. moderates that with a lower bar and a more forward saddle.
Is there a special version of the Yamaha Virago?
The Special version of the Virago we tested has more chrome than the standard model; but some of it seems excessive or, as on the unpolished rear drive housing, wasted. The paint quality got high marks all around.
The Virago has the softest suspension settings, which means it bounds around slightly in corners. It also suffers from the most shaft effect. Shutting the throttle in a turn made it drop more than the others.
What kind of engine does a Virago 750 have?
The Virago 750 had shaft drive, which appealed to that non-mechanical crowd that simply wanted to put gas in the tank and go. And self-adjusting cam-chain tensioners. The engine hung off the pressed-steel, box-type backbone frame, which was strong and cheap to build, and had been a mainstay of Japanese chassis construction for 20 years.