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Yamaha XV1000M 1983 Parts & Accessories

Produced from 1984 through 1985 (and preceded by the European-market XV1000 TR1 from 1981 to 1986), the Yamaha XV1000 represented a major transitional step in Yamaha's V-twin lineup. Derived by enlarging the 920 cc engine to 981 cc, the XV1000 was created in part to navigate the US trade tariffs on imported motorcycles over 700 cc while delivering greater low-end torque. It served as the bridge between early mono-shock designs and the refined dual-shock Virago era, featuring Yamaha's air-cooled 75-degree V-twin powerplant, shaft final drive, double front disc brakes, and classic teardrop styling that would ultimately pave the way for the XV1100.

• 981 cc air-cooled SOHC 2-valve 75° V-twin engine
• Twin Mikuni constant-velocity carburetors (Hitachi carburetors on TR1 variants)
• Pressed-steel backbone frame using the engine as a stressed member
• 38 mm air-assisted conventional telescopic front hydraulic forks
• Dual rear shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload (Monocross rear shock on TR1 touring variants)
• Dual 267 mm / 298 mm front hydraulic disc brakes and rear expanding mechanical drum brake
• 5-speed manual transmission with wet multi-plate clutch and shaft final drive (enclosed chain drive on TR1)
• Electric starter with transistorized electronic ignition
• 14.5-litre (3.8 US gal) fuel tank capacity