Yamaha XV535 Virago (1996-00)

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The Yamaha XV 535 Virago motorcycle was produced between 1996 and 2000. It is powered by a four-stroke, 70-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 535cc. The engine features SOHC and 2 valves per cylinder, with a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The induction system uses 2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetors, and the ignition is transistorized. The bike has a maximum power of 44hp at 7500rpm and a maximum torque of 43 Nm at 6000rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed constant mesh, and the final drive uses a shaft. The front suspension is a telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is a twin shock variable preload. The bike has a single 298mm disc with a 2-piston caliper for front brakes and a drum for the rear brakes. The front tire is a 3.00 S19, and the rear tire is a 140/90-15. The wheelbase is 1511mm, and the seat height is 700mm. The dry weight of the bike is 182kg, and the wet weight is 190kg. The fuel capacity is 13.5 litres, and the average consumption is 17.6km/lit. The bike’s braking distance from 60-0 is 14.1m, and from 100-0, it is 40.0m. The standing 1/4 mile time is 14.2 seconds with a speed of 141.2km/h, and the top speed of the bike is 159.8km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 535 Virago

Year: 1996 – 00


Engine: Four stroke, 70 degreesV-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 535 cc / 32.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 76 x 59 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetor
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 38.9 hp @ 7400 rpm
Max Torque: 43 Nm / 31 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission: 5 speed constant mesh
Final Drive: shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Twin shock variable preload
Front Brakes: Single 298mm discs 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00 S19
Rear Tyre: 140/90-15
Rake: 31.5 degrees
Trail: 125 mm / 4.9 in
Wheelbase: 1511 mm / 59.4 in
Seat Height: 700 mm / 27.5 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 182 kg / 401 lbs
Wet Weight: 190 kg / 418 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal
Consumption Average: 17.6 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.1 m / 40.0 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.2 sec / 141.2 km/h
Top Speed: 159.8 km/h

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