Yamaha XV 535 Virago 
| Make Model | Yamaha XV 535 Virago | | Year | 1988-91 | | Engine | Air cooled, four stroke, 70°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | | Capacity | 535 | | Bore x Stroke | 76 x 59 mm | | Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | | Induction | 2x BDS34 Mikuni | | Ignition / Starting | Transistorized / electric | | Max Power | 42.3 hp 30.8 kW @ 7500 rpm (rear tyre 38.9 hp @ 7400 rpm ) | | Max Torque | 46 Nm @ 6000 rpm | | Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed / 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 | | Dry-Weight / Wet-Weight | 182 kg / 188 kg | | Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres | | Consumption average | 17.6 km/lit | | Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 | 14.1 m / 40.0 m | | Standing ? Mile | 14.2 sec / 141.2 km/h | | Top Speed | 159.8 km/h | | Manual | Epll.no-ip.mapdv.com | 
The XV535 Virago is where Yamaha started giving Harley-Davidson a run for their money: it was the first of their cruiser motorcycles and it certainly lasted well. The Yamaha XV535 is basic, trusted, easy to ride and with unchallenging but enjoyable performance. What's more this Virago is a great value for money motorcycle and perfect for newbies or laid back commuters. EngineUnchallenging, smooth, torquey enough and reliable, the Yamaha XV535 engine’s been going since 1988 and there are plenty of XV535s still running today. In other words: it’s good. The Virago has enough pull low down and strong in the midrange but you’ve got to work it hard to reach top speeds (but that’s not what cruising’s about anyway).Ride and HandlingThe Yamaha XV535 Virago has good brakes, adequate suspension and a smooth gearbox (although it’s a bit clunky between first and second). Handling’s not sharp but it is stable and predictable, perfect for a motorcycle like this, although the front gets a bit frisky at the top of the rev range. The Yamaha XV535 Virago's low centre of gravity makes for easy slow speed work. It also has pretty good ground clearance and narrow enough for easy manouvrability.EquipmentThe Yamaha XV535 Virago has a clear, analogue speedo but no fuel light or rev counter. However, the reserve switch is on the bars, which is a bonus. Good mirrors but they do vibrate at high revs. The XV535's plush seat is comfy but the pillion perch is tiny. Riding position not as “cruisery” as you’d expect: the pegs aren’t miles forward and you ride upright. This is not an extreme motorcycle so it's very easy to get along with.Source MCN 
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