Yamaha Virago XV and V Star
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The History of Yamaha’s Virago XV
Yamaha began production on the Virago in 1981 as their first V‑twin cruiser. The early success was so great that even Harley‑Davidson grew concerned.
The first Virago had a 750 cc engine, later joined by 500 cc and 920 cc models. The popularity even led to U.S. tariff pushes on imports over 700 cc.
Yamaha continued refining the series, eventually renaming it the V Star line.
Today, the Virago XV250 is known as the V Star 250
The V Star 250 is a versatile platform right out of the box. If you’ve customized yours, share your inspiration and process with us.
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The ViragoXV Team
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