Yamaha XV535 Virago (1989-95)

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The Yamaha XV535 Virago was a motorcycle model produced between 1989 and 1995. It featured a four-stroke, 70-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 535cc, and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The induction system consisted of two BDS34 Mikuni carburetors, and the ignition was transistorized. The motorcycle had a maximum power output of 44 horsepower at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 43 Nm at 6000 rpm. The clutch was a wet multi-plate system, and the transmission had five speeds. The final drive was a shaft, and the front suspension was made up of telescopic forks. The rear suspension was twin shock variable preload. The motorcycle had single 298mm disc brakes in the front and a drum brake in the rear. The wheelbase was 1511mm, and the seat height was 700mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 182 kg, and the fuel capacity was 13.5 liters. The motorcycle could travel about 17.6 km per liter of fuel. The braking distance from 60 to 0 km/h was 14.1 meters, and from 100 to 0 km/h was 40 meters. The motorcycle’s standing quarter-mile time was 14.2 seconds, and its top speed was 159.8 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 535 Virago

Year: 1989 – 95


Engine: Four stroke, 70 degreesV-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 535 cc / 32.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 59 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetor
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 38.9 hp @ 7400 rpm
Max Torque: 43 Nm / 31 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission: 5 speed constant mesh
Final Drive: shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Twin shock variable preload
Front Brakes: Single 298mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00 S19
Rear Tyre: 140/90-15
Rake: 31.5 degrees
Trail: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Wheelbase: 1511 mm / 59.4 in
Seat Height: 700 mm / 27.5 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 182 kg / 401 lbs
Wet Weight: 190 kg / 418 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Consumption Average: 17.6 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.1 m / 40.0 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.2 sec / 141.2 km/h
Top Speed: 159.8 km/h

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