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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XV 250 Virago | 
			
				| Years: | 1994-96 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 49 x 66 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | BDS26 Mikuni carburetor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | CDI | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 23 hp / 17.1 Kw @ 8000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Power Rear Tyre: | 20.8 hp @ 8000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Camshaft Valvetrain Configuration | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single 282mm disc | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | 130mm drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00-19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-15 | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1495 mm / 58.9 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 685 mm / 27.0 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 145 mm / 4.7 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 137 kg / 302 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 145 kg / 319.6 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 9.5 Liters / 2.5 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 23 km/lit | 
			
					
						| Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0: | 14.9 m / 42.6 m | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 17.0 sec / 120.8 km/h | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 136.2 km/h |