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Yamaha XV535 DX Virago (1998)

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Yamaha XV535 DX Virago (1998)

At a glance

Capacity
535 cc / 32.6 cu-in
Power
44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Torque
43 Nm / 31 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Seat height
700 mm / 27.5 in

The full picture.

The Yamaha XV 535 Virago DX motorcycle was released in 1998 with a four-stroke, 70 degree V-twin cylinder, air-cooled engine that had a capacity of 535cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.0:1, 2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetor induction, and a transistorized ignition starting system. The bike could reach a max power of 44hp at 7500rpm, and a max torque of 43Nm at 6000rpm. Its clutch was a wet multi-plate, cable operated system and it had a 5-speed constant mesh transmission with a shaft final drive. Front suspension was by telescopic forks with twin shock variable preload rear suspension. The bike had single 298mm discs with 2 piston caliper front brakes and a drum rear brake. The tire sizes were 3.00 S19 for the front and 140/90-15 for the rear. It had a 31.5 degree rake, a 125mm trail, a wheelbase of 1511mm, and a seat height of 700mm. Dry weight was 182kg and wet weight came to 190kg with a fuel capacity of 13.5 liters. The bike had an average fuel consumption of 17.6 km/lit and could reach a top speed of 159.8 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 535 Virago DX

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1998
EngineFour stroke, 70 degreesV-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity535 cc / 32.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke76 x 59 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Induction2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetor
IgnitionTransistorized
StartingElectric
Max Power44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre38.9 hp @ 7400 rpm
Max Torque43 Nm / 31 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
ClutchWet multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission5 speed constant mesh
Final Driveshaft
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionTwin shock variable preload
Front BrakesSingle 298mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear BrakesDrum
Front Tyre3.00 S19
Rear Tyre140/90-15
Rake31.5 degrees
Trail125 mm / 4.9 in
Wheelbase1511 mm / 59.4 in
Seat Height700 mm / 27.5 in
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight182 kg / 401 lbs
Wet Weight190 kg / 418 lbs
Fuel Capacity13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Consumption Average17.6 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 014.1 m / 40.0 m
Standing 1/4 Mile14.2 sec / 141.2 km/h
Top Speed159.8 km/h