Yamaha Virago 750 Review

Item: Yamaha Virago 750
Rating: 7.5
Author: Motoryk

"A dependable, unfussy classic that rewards patient buyers who inspect carefully."

New riders wanting reliable, low-maintenance classic cruising $2,000-$4,500 used 1981-1997

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

175 km/h (estimated — note: varies by year and configuration)

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Power

50 hp

@ 7,500 rpm (estimated — note: Yamaha did not always publish official figures)

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Torque

57 Nm

@ 6,000 rpm (estimated)

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Fuel Economy

20.0 km/L

47 mpg · 5.0 L/100km or approximately 20 km/L (typical real-world average)

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0–100 km/h

4.8 sec

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Service Every

6,000 km

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Weight

218 kg

(wet/curb weight)

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Engine

748cc, V-twin, 4-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC

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Seat Height

700 mm

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Transmission

5-speed

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Engine Lifespan

80,000–120,000 km with proper maintenance

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Used Buyer Review

The Virago 750 is one of those bikes that quietly gets everything right without ever demanding attention. Yamaha built these things to last, and a well-maintained example from the late eighties or early nineties will still pull cleanly and idle without drama. The V-twin is punchy enough to keep highway riding enjoyable without pretending to be something it isn't. Shaft drive means zero chain maintenance headaches, which used buyers absolutely should not underestimate. That said, go in with your eyes open. Carbs are the make-or-break item on any used example — neglected bikes that sat with old fuel will need a proper clean or rebuild before they run right. Check the front forks for leaks and wiggle the steering head for any looseness. Parts availability is decent but not brilliant, and some cosmetic trim pieces are genuinely difficult to source. Budget an extra few hundred for a carb service if you can't verify the last time it was done.