Comparison of Triumph Bonneville Black 2008 and Yamaha XV 750 Virago 1985 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XV 750 Virago 1985 × |  Triumph Bonneville Black 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1985 | 2008 |
| Make | Yamaha | Triumph |
| Model | Yamaha XV 750 Virago | Triumph Bonneville Black |
| Category | Touring | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, two-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BST40 (two) | Carburettor. Twin carburettors with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 748 | 865 |
| Power (kw) | 37.8 | 48.2 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 8.2 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 43.5 | 71 |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 90 |
| Stroke (mm) | 0 | 68 |
| Gearbox | - | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 190.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Transistorized breakerless ignition system | Digital–inductive type |
| Clutch | Wet Multi Plate, Cable Operated | Wet, multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Exhaust system | Double stainless steel pipes | Stainless steel headers, twin chrome silencers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Coil spring, hydraulically-damped telesopic | Kayaba, 41 mm forks |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock absorbers with concentric coil springs | Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload, 106mm rear wheel travel |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Single piston calipers | Single disc. Nissin 2 piston floating caliper |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. Nissin 2 piston floating caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 255 |
| Frame type | Pressed steel, backbone frame | Tubular steel cradle |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 57H | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | - | 130/80-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 508 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 223 | 106 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,520 | 1,500 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 225 | 205 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.168 | 0.2351 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,160 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,230 | 2,230 |
| Overall width (mm) | 805 | 740 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 173 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2.27 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12 | 16 |
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