XZ, XJ, XV

[kwells]

I've heard Visions all referred to as these prefixes but what are the real differences in the bikes besides the letters?

Kevin

[h2olawyer]

These are the model designations for the Vision, Seca / Maxim & Virago, respectively.  Mixups occur frequently - especially calling the Vision an XV because of its V-twin engine.

I'll assume everybody is familiar with the Vision.  The Seca was a sport oriented bike - generally competing with the Honda VFR Interceptor & Kawasaki GPz.  The Maxim was a cruiser style, based on the Seca powerplant.  The Virago was another Yamaha V-twin but entirely cruiser styled.

H2O

[ProfessorRex]

To put it simply

XZ=Vision
XJ=Seca AND Maxim
XV=Virago, and now the V-Star (sorry H20 not the maxim)

The Maxim is refered to as XJ* Maxim with the "*" being the displacement ie: XJ650 Maxim  the Seca would be XJ650 Seca.  They are brothers, same drivetrain, though one is a cruiser, the other a sporty UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle)

:::EDIT:::

(sorry H20 not the maxim)  My bad, I read your first post wrong.

[h2olawyer]

Could have been clearer - Seca/Maxim & Virago might have done it.  I meant it as you described, Rex.  Friends had each of those models.  Always liked the Vision best, though.

H2O