Yamaha XV 750 Virago (1981-85) vs Maico GP 500E (1986-88)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Maico |
| Model: | XV 750 Virago | GP 500E |
| Years: | 1981-85 | 1986-88 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder. | Single cylinder, two sroke |
| Capacity: | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 488 cc / 29.8 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 69.2 mm | 86.5 x 83 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Ignition: | Transistorize | MOTOPLAT electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 55 hp / 41 kW @ 7000 rpm | 45.6 kW / 62 hp @ 7000 rpm (Restricted model: 12.5 kW / 17 hp) |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 38mm Telescopic | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ø 42 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 305 mm / 12 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Mono shocks preload adjustable. | Maico twin link with Öhlins shock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.7 in | 350 mm / 14 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 298mm disc 2 piston calipers | Disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 200mm Drum | Disc |
| Front Tyre: | 3.50-19 | 3.00 x 21 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 4.10 x 18 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1520 mm / 59.8 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in. |
| Seat Height: | 710 mm / 28.0 in | 960 mm / 37.8 in. |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 384 mm / 15.1 in. |
| Wet Weight: | 238 kg /; 524.7 lbs | 109 kg / 229.3 lbs |