Yamaha XV 750 Virago (1986-91) vs Honda CR 500R (1990-91)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model: | XV 750 Virago | CR 500R |
| Years: | 1986-91 | 1990-91 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder, membrane & power valve |
| Capacity: | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 491.4 cc / 29.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 69.2 mm | 89.0 x 79.0 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Pre-mix |
| Induction: | 34mm Keihin carburetor | Single 38mm Keihin flat-slide carburettor |
| Ignition: | Transistorize | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 55 hp / 41 kW @ 7000 rpm | 64.6 hp / 47.5 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 64.7 Nm / 47.74 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 72.2 Nm / 53.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Telescopic | 45mm Showa leading axle USD fork with adjustable compression rebound damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 305 mm / 12.0 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Mono shocks preload adjustable. | Showa Prolink with adjustable compression rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.7 in | 320 mm / 12.6 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 298mm disc 2 piston calipers | 240mm Single disc hydraulic 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 200mm Drum | 220mm Single disc hydraulic 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 80/100 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 110/100 - 18 |
| Rake: | 32.0° | 28° |
| Wheelbase: | 1520 mm / 59.8 in | 1516 mm / 59.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 710 mm / 28.0 in | 955 mm / 37.6 in |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 343 mm / 13.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 225 kg / 496 lbs | 105.6 kg / 233.0 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 238 kg /; 524.7 lbs | 112 kg / 247 lbs |