The Yamaha XV 535 Virago (reduced effect) motorcycle specifications include a 535 cc (32.65 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XV 535 Virago (reduced effect) 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 49% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 55th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 18% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 71st 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.
27 hp — more powerful than about 43% of Yamaha models with power data.
535 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Yamaha models.
220 kg — heavier than about 71% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 29%.
13.5 L — larger than about 50% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.123 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 122.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 50.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1990 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 535 cc (32.65 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 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 control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 90/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 220 kg (485 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.50 L (3.57 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 128.0 km/h (79.5 mph) |
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