The Yamaha XV 1100 Virago is the largest model in Yamaha's Virago cruiser family. It uses an air-cooled 1,063cc V-twin with shaft drive, in a classic custom chassis with a low seat and pulled-back bars.
Smooth, reliable and low-maintenance, it was a popular big cruiser through the 1990s, until the Drag Star range replaced it. Rivals included the Honda Shadow 1100 and Kawasaki VN1500.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 62 hp | 221 kg | 715 mm | 27 |
| 1998 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 62 hp | 222 kg | 715 mm | 29 |
| 1997 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 62 hp | 222 kg | 715 mm | 28 |
| 1996 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 62 hp | 221 kg | 715 mm | 28 |
| 1995 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 61.7 hp | 221 kg | 715 mm | 28 |
| 1994 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 61.7 hp | 221 kg | 715 mm | 29 |
| 1993 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 62 hp | 221 kg | 715 mm | 29 |
| 1992 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 62 hp | 221 kg | 715 mm | 28 |
| 1991 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 62 hp | 221 kg | 715 mm | 28 |
| 1990 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 62 hp | 221 kg | 715 mm | 28 |
| 1989 | ![]() |
1063 cc | 62 hp | 221 kg | 715 mm | 28 |