Yamaha did build a bike I liked using the Virago motor.View attachment 236113
TR1 for Europe and XV1000 for Oceania. The US got the smaller motor, 920, version because Harley had the Gov'ts ear to stifle competition.
They were the pre Virago models for 2 years over here. 80 and 81.
Friend has one I rode the other day. Narrow bike with a very low COG, responsive handling with toque Jay Leno would be proud of.
Of course if one doesn't like a bike styling they can always do something like this
Here is what someone done to a 700 Virago
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