Own a piece of rolling art with this one-of-a-kind 1983 Yamaha XV920 Midnight Virago, custom-built by renowned builder Michal Szymanski. This show-winning masterpiece has been invited to the most prestigious custom motorcycle events in the country—including The Handbuilt Show in Austin, The One Moto Show in Portland and The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, where it earned the coveted Spirit of the Quail award. Featuring a fully rebuilt XV920 engine with honed cylinders, new rings, lapped valves, and a Mukuni TM40 carburetor, it’s matched with an upgraded 2nd-gen starter system and premium components from Ricks Motorsport. The chassis has been reimagined with a custom rear subframe and a fully rebuilt 2007 Yamaha R6 front end, complete with radial brakes and clip-on handlebars for a modern sport feel. Highlights include a full Motogadget M-Unit Blue system for app-controlled, keyless start, a Koso TNT 04 multifunction gauge, hand-engraved floral details, LED lighting throughout, and a handmade top triple clamp. With over 65 hp, a 5-speed transmission, Hagon rear shock, and meticulous craftsmanship, this bike is more than a ride—it's a functional showpiece blending art, performance, and innovation. Perfect for collectors, show goers, or riders looking for a rare, high-end custom with a proven pedigree.
Location of Motorcycle: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States
Year: 1983
Make/Model: Yamaha XV 920 Midnight Virago
Title Status Clean
Mileage: 30 miles since rebuild
Frame Modifications: Custom rear subframe and 2007 Yamaha R6 fully rebuilt front end.
Motor XV 920. Honed cylinders, new piston rings, lapped valves with new seals. All new seals and gaskets.
Horsepower: 65 hp per manual, not dynoed after customization.
Displacement: 920 cc
Transmission: 5 speed
Clutch: Wet
Fuel System (Carburetor/ EFI): Mukuni TM40 Carburetor
Cam: Single
Other Engine Modifications or Notes
Starter system upgraded to 2nd gen Virago. Ricks motorsport stator, starter motor, reg/rectifier and solenoid. Lithium battery.
Brakes : Drum at the rear with new shoes. Radial calipers from 2007 Yamaha R6 in the front. Rebuilt with new pads.
Handlebars/Risers: Clip ons.
Front End: Yamaha R6 2007
Rear Shock: Hagon
Wheels: Stock rear and 2007 R6 front
Gauges: Koso TNT 04 Multifunctional meter with gear indicator and many other functions like color settings, maintenance mileage etc
Seat: Single
Lights: 100% LED. Motogadget bar end blinkers. Led headlight and rear light.
Other Noteworthy Modifications
All new custom wiring harness with Munit blue so keyless start available with the app. Fob can also be used.
All electrical components are from Motogadget (including the wires themself) and Ricks Motorsport.
The top triple clamp is hand made to accommodate the Koso speedometer.
Refreshed engine. It is fully rebuilt so all the bearings, gaskets, bushes are new.
The gold floral pattern visible around the bike is hand engraved into the parts and painted over.
The bike has been invited to The Handbuilt show in Austin, The One Moto show in Portland- winning 1st prize from one of the sponsors and The Quail Moto Fest winning the Spirit of the Quail Award.
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