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Yamaha XV535 Virago (1989-95)

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Yamaha XV535 Virago (1989-95)

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 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

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1989 – 95
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