1987 Yamaha XV1100 Virago review from United States of America
"Beautifulllllll"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Had starter problem when I bought the bike, $350 later and I was riding. No other problems encountered.
General comments?
Great bike to ride, plenty of power, easy to control in and out of traffic.
I've read where some magazines comment about the looks of a Virago, but in my mind they are beautiful bikes.
This bike has been very reliable other than the starter problem, but I believe this to be a common problems on the early Viragos.
If a person is vertically challenged, then this is a good bike for them. With a low center of gravity, it's a breeze when coming to a stop.
More Yamaha XV1100 Virago reviews
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 5/10 |
| Braking marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH 883 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd September, 2006 |