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| Owners' reliability rating: | 4 out of 5(4/5) |
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| Annual servicing cost: | £100 |
| Power: | 13 bhp |
| Seat height: | Low (26.2 in / 665 mm) |
| Weight: | Low (298 lbs / 135 kg) |
Prices
Overall rating
Next up: Ride & brakesIf you're starting out on two wheels then the Yamaha XV125 Virago V-twin is one of the best made little motorbikes you can choose. Reliable motor, solid chassis, nice low seat and wide `bars give a feeling of confident control on the machine. Later XVS125 models have an extra 3bhp in the V-twin motor and the bike is 4kgs lighter than earlier Yamaha XV125 Viragos.
Ride quality & brakes
Next up: Engine
The Yamaha XV125 Virago's chassis design is ideal for learner riders, with a low seat height, fairly long wheelbase and slow steering. The Yamaha XV125 Virago feels like a much bigger motorcycle and many novice riders like that. Suspension is soft, but this is a cruiser type machine.
Engine
Next up: ReliabilityThe Yamaha XV125 Virago's SOHC V-twin is just that bit smoother, less buzzy than a typical 125cc single cylinder unit, although the XV125 engine only makes a sluggish 10bhp, so it struggles to crack 60mph. The Yamaha XV125 Virago is very good on fuel however, and 80mpg should be about average.
Reliability & build quality
Next up: ValueAs soon as you sit on an Yamaha XV125 Virago you feel like the baby Yammy is a cut above many of the `internet bargain' cruisers currently available. The exhausts on the Yamaha XV125 Virago can corrode fairly easily, but otherwise it's a very durable bike.
Value vs rivals
Next up: EquipmentThe Yamaha XV125 Virago was an expensive motorcycle brand new, but they make an excellent used buy in the £1200-£1700 price range. At that price you can learn your biking skills on the Yamaha XV125 Virago for a year or two, do some commuting, then probably sell it on for a few hundred quid less than you paid. That's a sweet deal. Find a Yamaha XV125 Virago for sale
Equipment
The later 2000 onwards Yamaha XVS125 Virago models have a bigger front disc brake, a larger fuel tank, nicer seat and generally look more polished, more modern cruisers than the earlier Yamaha XV125 Viragos.
YAMAHA XV125 VIRAGO for sale with MCN
Specs | |
| Engine size | 124cc |
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| Engine type | 4 stroke, V-twin, 5 gears |
| Frame type | Steel cradle type |
| Fuel capacity | 11 litres |
| Seat height | 665mm |
| Bike weight | 135kg |
| Front suspension | None |
| Rear suspension | Preload |
| Front brake | 260mm disc |
| Rear brake | Drum |
| Front tyre size | 3.00 x 18 |
| Rear tyre size | 130/90 x 15 |
Mpg, costs & insurance | |
| Average fuel consumption | 85 mpg |
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| Annual road tax | £20 |
| Annual service cost | £100 |
| New price | - |
| Used price | £2,800 |
| Insurance group | 4 of 17 How much to insure? |
| Warranty term | Two year unlimited mileage |
Top speed & performance | |
| Max power | 13 bhp |
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| Max torque | 12.8 ft-lb |
| Top speed | 60 mph |
| 1/4 mile acceleration | 21 secs |
| Tank range | 150 miles |
Model history & versions
Model history
1997: Yamaha XV125 Virago Virago launched.
2000: XVS125 replaces Yamaha XV125 Virago; tweaked XV125 motor in XVS250 chassis. 2004: XVS125 discontinued in UK.
Owners' reviews for the YAMAHA XV125 VIRAGO (1997 - 2004)
2 owners have reviewed their YAMAHA XV125 VIRAGO (1997 - 2004) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
Summary of owners' reviews | |
| Overall rating: | 4.5 out of 5(4.5/5) |
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| Ride quality & brakes: | 4.5 out of 5(4.5/5) |
| Engine: | 5 out of 5(5/5) |
| Reliability & build quality: | 4 out of 5(4/5) |
| Value vs rivals: | 5 out of 5(5/5) |
| Equipment: | 3 out of 5(3/5) |
| Annual servicing cost: | £100 |
Year: 2001
Annual servicing cost: £100
This is a great bike to ride, the suspension is nice and soft, the ride height is comfortable for people who are a bit shorter and a bit taller (I'm a 5ft 11' guy).Braking is good, it kicks in when it needs to, the position of the foot-pegs to seat is fantastic, it feels like you're riding an arm chair most of the time.My main gripe with this bike is the exhaust, it's a V Twin that has a 2-1-2 exhaust going on, both cylinders blow into the lower pipe which then splits back to the 2 end cans - on the rear cylinder is a balance pipe which corrodes easily and as such, I suggest getting some heat & water proof paint down there. As with many Japanese bikes, electrics can be an issue sometimes, so a good pair of HT leads and some HT lead caps to go over the coils does not go amiss.
Ride quality & brakes5 out of 5Rides like a beast, stops on a dime.
Engine5 out of 5Smooth, reliable, but a little quiet.
Reliability & build quality4 out of 5Few issues that have been around a while, balance pipe corrodes and the coils get damp (and cut out) after a little while.
Value vs rivals5 out of 5I service mine myself, it's easy to get to everything to change sprockets, chains etc.
Equipment3 out of 5Meh, not much in the way of equipment, only has a speedo, so no fuel gauge for you!
5 out of 5great lil bikegreat fun to use, turns heads,cheep to run,not as quick as other 125,s but its got a v twin so who cares. However don't buy a wreck as genuine parts are expensive. Ill miss this bike when I move up to something bigger