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| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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| Also called | XV535 |
| Production | 1987–2003 |
| Predecessor | Yamaha Virago 500K |
| Successor | Yamaha DragStar 650 XVS650/XVS650A |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Air-cooled4-stroke 70°SOHCV-twin 535 cc (32.6 cu in). Bore x stroke 76 x 59 mm. 9.0:1 compression. |
| Power | 31.1 kW[1] |
| Transmission | Wet-clutch; 5 Speed constant mesh; shaft drive |
| Suspension | Front:Telescopic fork Rear: Twin shocks with concentric coil springs |
| Brakes | Front: Singledrilled disc with hydraulic caliper Rear: Cable-actuateddrum |
| Tires | Front: 3.00S-19 4PR Rear: 140/90-15M/C 70S |
| Fuel capacity | 1987–1988: 8.6 L (2.3 US gal) 1989–2003: 13.5 L (3.6 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 2.8 L (3.0 US qt) |
TheYamaha Virago 535 is a motorcycle manufactured byYamaha Motor Corporation. It is one of several in theVirago line and is positioned as mid-sizecruiser with anengine displacement of 535 cc (32.6 cu in).
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 aV-twin engine of that size. Its heavily chromed body styling is also distinctive.
This model was discontinued in 2004 in the US and 2003 and replaced by theV-Star 650 (known as the DragStar in Europe). I
| Production | 1987—1988 |
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| Wheelbase | 1,511 mm (59.5 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,210 mm (87 in) W: 815 mm (32.1 in) H: 1,100 mm (43 in) |
| Seat height | 700 mm (28 in) |
| Weight | n/a (dry) 185 kg (408 lb) (186 kg (410 lb) California model)[2] (wet) |
First and only year with the fuel tank under the seat, as the only fuel storage. The "fuel tank" on top, in front of the driver, was a dummy containing electric equipment only. This limited its range considerably.
| Production | 1988 |
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| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (60 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,225 mm (87.6 in) W: 810 mm (32 in) H: 1,100 mm (43 in) |
| Seat height | 700 mm (28 in) |
| Weight | n/a (dry) 188 kg (414 lb)[2] (wet) |
| Production | 1988–1994 |
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| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (60 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,225 mm (87.6 in) W: 810 mm (32 in) H: 1,110 mm (44 in) |
| Seat height | 720 mm (28 in) |
| Weight | n/a (dry) 195 kg (430 lb) (196 kg (432 lb) California model)[2] (wet) |
| Production | 1989–1994 |
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| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (60 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,285 mm (90.0 in) W: Flat handlebar: 725 mm (28.5 in) Upright handlebar: 810 mm (32 in) H: Flat handlebar: 1,070 mm (42 in) Upright handlebar 1,110 mm (44 in) |
| Seat height | 720 mm (28 in) |
| Weight | n/a (dry) 195 kg (430 lb)[2] (wet) |
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