Yamaha XV535
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 535 cc (32.6 cu in).
Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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Also called | XV535 |
Production | 1987–2003 |
Predecessor | Yamaha Virago 500K |
Successor | Yamaha DragStar 650 XVS650/XVS650A |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | Air-cooled 4-stroke 70° SOHC V-twin 535 cc (32.6 cu in). Bore x stroke 76 x 59 mm. 9.0:1 compression. |
Power | 31.1 kW [1] |
Transmission | Wet-clutch; 5 Speed constant mesh; shaft drive |
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: 8.6 L (2.3 US gal) 1989–2003: 13.5 L (3.6 US gal) |
Oil capacity | 2.8 L (3.0 US qt) |
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
Specifications
1987–1988 US models
Wheelbase | 1,511 mm (59.5 in) |
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Dimensions | L: 2,210 mm (87 in) W: 815 mm (32.1 in) H: 1,100 mm (43 in) |
Seat height | 700 mm (28 in) |
Weight | n/a (dry) 185 kg (408 lb) (186 kg (410 lb) California model)[2] (wet) |
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 UK model
Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (60 in) |
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Dimensions | L: 2,225 mm (87.6 in) W: 810 mm (32 in) H: 1,100 mm (43 in) |
Seat height | 700 mm (28 in) |
Weight | n/a (dry) 188 kg (414 lb)[2] (wet) |
See also
References
- "XV535/535S Technical Specifications". Archived from the original on 2014-09-15.
- Ahlstrand, Haynes (1994)
Bibliography
- Ahlstrand, Alan; Haynes, John Harold (1994), Yamaha XV V-Twins (XV535, 700, 750, 920, 1000 & 1100 Viragos; 1981 to 1994). Owners Workshop Manual, Newbury Park, California: Haynes North America, ISBN 1-56392-103-0
- Ed, Scott (2004), Yamaha XV535-1100 Virago, 1981-2003, Service, Repair, Maintenance, Overland Park, Kansas: Primedia Business Magazines & Media Inc., ISBN 0-89287-907-6