The Yamaha Virago XV 535 motorcycle specifications include a 535 cc (32.65 cu in) engine, power of 42 hp (30.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 185 kg (407.9 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha Virago XV 535 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.
About 21% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 50th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 12% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 12th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 34% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 28th 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.
42 hp — more powerful than about 50% of Yamaha models with power data.
535 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Yamaha models.
700 mm — taller than about 12% of Yamaha models.
8.6 L — larger than about 28% 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.
2,210
2,082
6% above average.
815
823
Close to average.
1,100
1,172
6% below average.
1,511
1,416
7% above average.
700
793
12% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 154 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.227 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 227.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 78.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1987 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 535 cc (32.65 cu in) |
| Power | 42 hp (30.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 59 mm (3.0 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BDS34 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Pressed steel backbone |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual shock, adjustable |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Rake | 31.0° |
| Trail | 122 mm (4.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3.00-19 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 185 kg (407.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,210 mm (87.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,511 mm (59.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.60 L (2.27 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 2.00 L (0.53 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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| 0–100 km/h | 7.00 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2270 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Deep Scarlet, Greenish Black |
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