How much is a 1981 Yamaha Virago worth?

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What type of motorcycle is a Virago?

-twin cruiser motorcycle
The Yamaha Virago was Yamaha’s first V-twin cruiser motorcycle, and one of the earliest mass-produced motorcycles with a mono-shock rear suspension. Originally sold with a 750 cc (46 cu in) engine in 1981, Yamaha soon added 500 cc (31 cu in) and 920 cubic centimetres (56 cu in) versions.

Is the Virago a good bike?

In general, the Virago’s are good candidates for a first bike, because they’re what a first bike should be: A competent, used, Japanese motorcycle that will take the inevitable beating a first bike gets (you are going to dump it), and will teach you riding.

What do the letters in motorcycle names mean?

Exploring what the letters in motorcycle names mean. Whether standing alone or following a proper name, these designations often indicate a particular model year, spec/varriant, and most commonly, approximate displacement. Other bikes carry abstract letter and number designations instead of proper names.

How much is a Yamaha Virago 750 worth?

**Figure based on a stock 1981 Yamaha XV750 Virago valued at $1,700 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.

When did the Yamaha Virago come out?

Yamaha launched its first V-twin cruiser motorcycle named “Yamaha Virago” in 1981. To date, it is one of the most popular series of Japanese bikes.

What does R stand for Yamaha?

Yamaha bikes manufacturing with lot of abbreviations foe the models & they sell for example R series in Yamaha is for racing similarly: YZF (Originated from the YZ Series) Yamaha, Racing (Z stands for racing), Four-Stroke.