Yamaha Virago 535

Infobox Motorcycle
name = Yamaha Virago 535


aka = XV535
manufacturer = Yamaha
parent_company =
production = 1987 – 2001
predecessor =
successor = Yamaha Drag Star 650
class = Cruiser
engine = V-twin 535 cm³
power = 44 hp (33 kW) @ 7500 rpm
torque = 48 N·m (4.9 kgf·m, 35.4 ft·lbf) @ 6000 rpm
transmission = 5 Speed, constant mesh
suspension = Front Travel - Telescope fork 5.9 in. (150 mm) Rear Travel - 3.3 in. (85 mm)
dry weight = 1990 on - 49 State 430 lbs.(195 kg) California 432 lbs.(196 kg) UK models 415 lbs.(188 kg)
brakes =
tires =
rake_trail =
wheelbase =
length = 2,189 mm (86.2 in)
width = 813 mm (32.0 in)
height = 1,150 mm (44.9 in)
seat_height = 686 mm (27.0 in)
weight = 182 kg (401 lb)
fuel_capacity =
related = Yamaha DragStar 650
similar = Shadow 600

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 metric cruiser with an engine displacement of 535 cc.

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. Even though it is a cruiser it is not ideal for cruising, mainly due to the air-cooled motor. Its heavily chromed body styling is also distinctive.

This model was discontinued in 2001 as the "star" range of motorcycles from took over as the cruiser line from Yamaha. The V-Star 650 (known as the DragStar in Europe) is often seen as the successor to the XV535.

See also

* Yamaha Virago
* Yamaha Virago 750
* Yamaha Virago 1100

External links

* [http://www.artsturm.ee/virago_535/index.html Yamaha Virago XV535 - The best middleweight cruiser] - a web site dedicated to XV535 model
* [http://viragotechforum.com/phpBB/ ViragoTech] - ViragoTech technical forums
* [http://www.vsoc.org.uk VSOC] - UK Virago and Drag Star cwners club