1995 Yamaha Virago Classic

1995 Yamaha Virago ClassicThe Yamaha Virago was Yamaha's first V twin cruiser motorcycle, and one of the earliest mass produced motorcycles with a mono shock rear suspension. Originally sold with a 750 cc (46 cu in) engine in 1981, Yamaha soon added 500 cc (31 cu in) and 900 cc (55 cu in) versions. The bike was redesigned in 1984, switching from a rear mono shock to a dual shock design, and adding a tear drop shaped gas tank. That year, Harley Davidson, fearful of the inroads

Despite the 8 years since this work was carried out

with a pouting grill and twin headlights

rear-wheel drive layout

was true to Lotus founder Colin Chapman's original philosophy of achieving performance through low weight

The 500 L remained on sale until 1972

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which became a signature feature in the Ducati bikes that followed

two differences set the models apart: the engine size and the roof

The Morgan 4/4 is a nimble and agile drivers' car

The early cars were a curious mixture of ultra-pointy steering and disconcertingly soft suspension

Marelli electronic ignition and new carburettors to boost performance

5 conversion with 190bhp for £3