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The Yamaha XV1000 SE or Midnight Special is a special edition Yamaha V-twin cruiser motorcycle.The XV920 was made from 1983 to 1985 and was based on Yamaha's Virago line of V-twin cruisers that are part of Yamaha's XV generation first launched in 1981. [2]
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. [1] [2] Yamaha replaced the 750 cc engine with a 699 cc version to avoid the tariff, while the 920 cc engine grew to 981 cc (XV1000), and later 1063 cc (XV1100).
The Yamaha XV750 or Virago 750 was a Yamaha V-twin cruiser motorcycle. Made from 1981 to 1983 and 1988 to 1998, it was part of Yamaha's Virago line of cruisers. It was Yamaha's first foray into the V-twin cruiser market and shares a frame and many components with the larger XV1100 Virago. This model suffered from starter problems.
Virago XV400; Virago XV500; Virago XV535; Virago XV700; ... XV 1900 Midnight Star; XV 1000 SE Midnight Special; XVS 1300 Custom; XVS 1300 Tour Classic; XVS 1300 Touring;
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 XV1000 . Made from 1984 through 1985, it was part of Yamaha's Virago line of cruisers.
The Yamaha Virago XV1100 is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation between 1986 and 1999. It was one of several in the Virago line and was positioned as a large-size cruiser with an engine displacement of 1,063 cc (64.9 cu in).
The Virago 250 is an entry-level cruiser motorcycle built by Yamaha Motor Company. It has a top speed of 75mph. It has a top speed of 75mph. (Claimed top speed of 85)
The Yamaha XV920R is a Japanese motorcycle.It was introduced in 1981, along with the XV750 Virago.In addition to larger engine displacement it featured "standard" styling and technical features, in contrast to the cruiser style of the Virago .