V-Twin

A chopper-style cruiser created by enlarging the bore of the 1985 VS750 Intruder by 3 mm to 805 cc. Its liquid-cooled SOHC 4-valve V-twin drove the rear wheel by shaft, plastic parts were kept to a minimum in favour of chrome plating, and a 685 mm seat gave a relaxed riding position.

A 400 cc cruiser introduced in 1996 as the successor to the Virago 400. A chrome-plated, air-cooled 399 cm³ V-twin sat in a chassis inspired by drag racing, with a low seat and long wheelbase. Gear ratios favoured the mid-speed range for city riding, and final drive was by shaft.

An export model introduced as a middleweight sport-adventure tourer. A 645 cc liquid-cooled 90-degree DOHC 4-valve V-twin sat in an aluminium twin-spar frame, with a 22-litre tank, a standard rear carrier, a screen adjustable to three heights and an 820 mm seat.