Yamaha XV535 Virago (1987-88)

The Yamaha XV 535 Virago is a four-stroke motorcycle produced between 1987 and 1988, powered by a 70-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 535cc/32.6 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and 2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetor. The maximum power it produces is 44 hp/32.1 kW at 7500 rpm, while the maximum torque is 43 Nm/31 lb-ft at 6000 rpm. It uses a wet multi-plate cable-operated clutch and a five-speed constant mesh transmission. The final drive is shaft. The suspension system consists of telescopic forks at the front and twin shock variable preload at the rear. The front brake is a single 298mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, while the rear brake is drum. It weighs 182 kg/401 lbs dry and 190 kg/418 lbs wet, has a fuel capacity of 8.6 litres/2.2 US gal and average fuel consumption of 17.6 km/lit. It can brake from 60-0 in 14.1 metres and 100-0 in 40.0 metres. Its standing 1/4 mile time is 14.2 seconds, with a top speed of 159.8 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 535 Virago

Year: 1987 – 88
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: 8.6 Litres / 2.2 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