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“The Virago 1100 is great for grins and is a reminder...”

written by on 23/08/2010

The Virago 1100 is great for grins and is a reminder of what cruisers used to be - and should be today. Lightweight, relatively nimble and fast. Even nearly three decades after the model was launched, it is still a viable ride and preferable to a Harley Sportster, both 883 and 1200. Much quicker than both - and a much better value.

Positive attributes: Weighs about 450 pounds wet. Great on corners and curves (for a cruiser). Comfortable seat. Not a Harley styling clone. Killer engine that runs all day and is silky smooth when properly tuned.

Negatives: Parts are getting hard to find. Can look cheap as it ages. Brakes are just okay. Not a long distance vehicle.

Suggested upgrades: RETURN TO STOCK (OEM) PIPES! Most aftermarket exhausts are simply about loud and actually drain performance. This is perhaps the single most important move I made when restoring my bike. Also, braided brake cable makes a dramatic improvement in feel.

My riding experience: 43 years with a variety of cruisers, sportbikes and dirt bikes.

Current stable: 2009 Kawasaki ZX600R; 1997 Kawasaki ZX-1100; 1993 Harley FXR; 2007 Harley Springer CVO; 1984 Honda Sabre V-4 700c.

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