Yamaha Virago 1100 vs Yamaha Xv1100 Virago
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Virago 1100 vs Yamaha Xv1100 Virago. Yamaha Virago 1100: 63 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Xv1100 Virago: 63 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 246 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Virago 1100
Yamaha Xv1100 Virago
Horsepower (hp)
63 hp
63 hp
Torque (Nm)
83 Nm
83 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
238 kg
246 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
63 hp @ 6,000 rpm
63 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
83 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
238 kg (wet/curb weight)
246 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Virago 1100
7.5/10
"Honest, capable cruiser delivering serious value if bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive
+Strong low-end torque
+Excellent parts availability
Cons
−Carburetors notorious for gumming
−Fork seals weep regularly
−Heavy for its displacement
Yamaha Xv1100 Virago
7.0/10
"A dependable, unfussy cruiser that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero maintenance
+Strong low-rev torque
+Mechanically very reliable
Cons
−Carb diaphragms fail regularly
−Forks embarrassingly soft
−Cramped for tall riders
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