The next phase. Our V-Twin battery stack on the patented structural system, across five frame sizes from the 250 through the 535 and 750/920 to the 1100.
Our V-Twin battery stack on the patented structural system.
Hold your place on a Virago build with the $200 Forever Deposit, or start with one of the two Virago 1100s ready to build now.
The Yamaha Virago series is our most widely customizable motorcycle, with five different frame sizes to choose from. It was the strongest competitor to Harley-Davidson in the 1980s and 1990s, and with a Shandoka electric system bolted on, it'll be one of the best electric motorcycles of the 2020s.
The Virago was built in several sizes, from the 250 (mostly sold outside the USA) and the popular 535 to the 750 and 920, plus the later 1100 cruiser. It's the next phase for Shandoka: the battery stack from our V-Twin system on the patented structural adapter from our XS400 and Ninja builds. The adapter pays tribute to the look and feel of the original V-Twin, but delivers massive electric juice instead of burnt fuel.
| Fits | Yamaha Virago 250 / 535 / 750 / 920 / 1100 |
| System | V-Twin battery stack on the patented structural adapter |
| Character | V-Twin stance and feel, electric drive |
| Customization | Widest frame range we support |
Battery, controller and cooling can all step up later without starting over.
Any household outlet. No special installation for daily riding.
Built by us in Detroit or by a partner shop certified on the system through Shandoka technician training.
Add the DBB and see every cell while you ride.
The Virago is a V-Twin frame, so the same modular stacks and frame matching apply. Open the system page.
No. If you have the bike, we convert it. If you know the bike you want, we'll help you source it. If you know how you want to ride and the style you like, we'll help you choose the bike and then source it.
There's a motorcycle type and a price point for everyone. The cost depends on the platform, the battery and motor you choose and how much custom work goes into it. Tell us what you ride, or how you want to ride, and we'll quote the build.
From any household outlet. You don't need a charging station for most daily riding.
We stand by our work and strive for the best quality and product choices from the information available at the time.
More questions about a conversion
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