The Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago motorcycle specifications include a 535 cc (32.65 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 185 kg (407.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 9% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 21st percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 50th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
535 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Yamaha models.
720 mm — taller than about 21% of Yamaha models.
13.5 L — larger than about 50% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
1,520
1,416
7% above average.
720
793
9% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
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Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 535 cc (32.65 cu in) |
| Torque | 46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 59 mm (3.0 x 2.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 185 kg (407.9 lb) |
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| Seat height | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (59.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.50 L (3.57 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2378 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.