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The Yamaha Vision or XZ550G was introduced by Yamaha in 1982. The Vision boasts a liquid cooled, four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC. The Yamaha Vision has a bore stroke of 80 x 55 mm, with a compression ratio of 10.4:1, with induction at 2 x 36 mm Mikuni. The Vision is battery powered inductive/electric and has a maximum power 62 hp @ 9500 rpm with a maximum torque 4.8 kg-m @ 8500 rpm..
Yamaha Vision has a five speed transmission and a drive shaft. The Vision sports telescopic oil damped forks, a gas filled monoshock, two way adjustable front suspension, and 2x266 mm disc front brakes with and a single 177 mm drum rear brake.
The Yamaha Vision has a fuel capacity of 17 litres and gets about 55 miles to the gallon. The Vision has a top speed of 110 miles per hour.
Now if you did not understand half of what you just read, then you are not really interested in getting or knowing about your motorcycle. Yamaha has been manufacturing motorcycles for many years and each year they introduce something new and innovative. But sometimes you have to look at the past to appreciate the future and that is why reviewing the Yamaha Vision may be helpful to you if you are trying to decide on a new bike. Just look how far Yamaha has come since the introduction of the Vision. Yamaha motorcycles go faster, have better gas mileage specs, handle smoother than their predecessors, and with each passing year the Yamaha motorcycle is more sleek and cooler than the year before.
If you are remotely interested in a used or previously owned motorcycle may we suggest the Yamaha Vision for several reasons. If you've never owned a bike with the simplicity of shaft drive, check out a Vision. No chain oiling. No chain adjustment. No cleaning of flung chain-lube spooge from wheels. The Yamaha Vision is definitely a bike you sit on, not in. Coupled with a low, foot-peg placement, you sit in a neutral, comfortable position. The passenger isn't forgotten either. That bench seat is good for an entire tank full, with low, forward-mounted foot pegs on cast hangers which incorporate a neat boot guard, so you don't melt your soles on the pipes. The Vision is user-friendly enough to accommodate newer riders, but has enough steam in the boiler to please a rider who can safely scrape hardware.
There are a few ways to acquire a used or pre owned, don't you just love the political correct words pre owned, sounds so much better than used. Who wants anything that someone else has used, unless it is something like a Yamaha Vision. I would suggest you look on line for Kelly Blue Book and get an idea of how much an older Yamaha Vision is listed. Look in your local newspaper for ads on motorcycles, check out ebay motors, craigslist, and in some areas special papers feature autos, motorcycles, and trucks.