| Yamaha Virago 535 | |
| Aka: | XV535 |
| Manufacturer: | Yamaha |
| Production: | 1987–2003 |
| Predecessor: | Yamaha Virago 500K |
| Successor: | Yamaha DragStar 650 XVS650/XVS650A |
| Class: | Cruiser |
| Engine: | Air-cooled 4-stroke 70° SOHC V-twin 535cc. Bore x stroke 76 x 59 mm. 9.0:1 compression. |
| Power: | 31.1 kW [1] |
| Transmission: | Wet-clutch
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| Suspension: | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Twin shocks with concentric coil springs |
| Brakes: | Front: Single drilled disc with hydraulic caliper Rear: Cable-actuated drum |
| Tires: | Front: 3.00S-19 4PR Rear: 140/90-15M/C 70S |
| Fuel Capacity: | 1987–1988: 8.6L 1989–2003: 13.5L |
| Oil Capacity: | 2.8L |
The Yamaha Virago 535 is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation. It is one of several in the Virago line and is positioned as mid-size cruiser with an engine displacement of 535cc.
It is unique in being one of the few smaller cruiser-style motorcycles available with a shaft drive instead of a chain or belt final drive system, as well as a V-twin engine of that size. Its heavily chromed body styling is also distinctive.
This model was discontinued in 2004 in the US and 2003 and replaced by the V-Star 650 (known as the DragStar in Europe). I
| 1987-92 XV535 (US)[2] | |
| Model Year: | 1987—1988 |
| Wheelbase: | 1511mm |
| Length: | 2210mm |
| Width: | 815mm |
| Height: | 1100mm |
| Seat Height: | 700mm |
| Dry Weight: | n/a |
| Wet Weight: | 185kg (408lb) (186kg (410lb) California model) |
First and only year with the fuel tank under the seat, as the only fuel storage. The "fuel tank" on top, in front of the driver, was a dummy containing electric equipment only. This limited its range considerably.
| 1988 XV535 (UK) | |
| Model Year: | 1988 |
| Wheelbase: | 1520mm |
| Length: | 2225mm |
| Width: | 810mm |
| Height: | 1100mm |
| Seat Height: | 700mm |
| Dry Weight: | n/a |
| Wet Weight: | 188kg (414lb) |
| 1988–1994 XV535 (US) | |
| Model Year: | 1988–1994 |
| Wheelbase: | 1520mm |
| Length: | 2225mm |
| Width: | 810mm |
| Height: | 1110mm |
| Seat Height: | 720mm |
| Dry Weight: | n/a |
| Wet Weight: | 195kg (430lb) (196kg (432lb) California model) |
| 1989–1994 XV535 (UK) | |
| Model Year: | 1989–1994 |
| Wheelbase: | 1520mm |
| Length: | 2285mm |
| Width: | Flat handlebar: 725mm Upright handlebar: 810mm |
| Height: | Flat handlebar: 1070mm Upright handlebar 1110mm |
| Seat Height: | 720mm |
| Dry Weight: | n/a |
| Wet Weight: | 195kg (430lb) |
