1995 Yamaha XV1100 Virago review from United States of America
"Great reliable bike"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
I have encountered no problems with this Virago; it's a very reliable bike.
General comments?
Beautiful bike, classic cruiser looks, in my opinion one of the best looking bikes made.
Has plenty of power, cruises well between 60mph to 75mph.
There is quite a bit of vibration above 70 mph; enough to make your hands tingle after 30 minutes of riding.
In my opinion, the seat/handlebar locations are not set up for a tall person; it's a perfect ride for the smaller person though.
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| Up to its end, it was my favourite motorcycle |
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| Very enjoyable ride |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 7 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 5 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883C |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2008 |