Yamaha XV535

Yamaha Virago 535

Manufacturer	Yamaha
Also called	XV535
Production	1987 – 2003
Successor	Yamaha DragStar 650 XVS650/XVS650A
Class	Cruiser
Engine	Air-cooled 4-stroke SOHC V-twin 535 cc (32.6 cu in). Bore x stroke 76 x 59 mm. 9.0:1 compression.
Transmission	Wet-clutch; 5 Speed constant mesh; shaft drive
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Twin shocks with concentric coil springs
Brakes	Front: Single drilled disc with hydraulic caliper Rear: Cable-actuated drum
Tires	Front: 3.00S-19 4PR Rear: 140/90-15M/C 70S
Fuel capacity	1987-88: 8.6 L (2.3 US gal) 1989– : 13.5 L (3.6 US gal)
Oil capacity	2.8 L (3.0 US qt)

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 (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 a V-twin engine of that size. Its heavily chromed body styling is also distinctive.

This model was discontinued in 2004 in the US and 2003 in the UK as the "star" range of motorcycles form took over as the cruiser line from Yamaha. The V-Star 650 (known as the DragStar in Europe) could be seen as the successor to the XV535.

1987 — 1988 US models

1987-92 XV535 (US)

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) (wet)

1988 UK model

1988 XV535 (UK)

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) (wet)

1988 — 1994 US models

1988 — 1994 XV535 (US)

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) (wet)

1989 — 1994 UK models

1989 — 1994 XV535 (UK)

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) (wet)

See also

• Yamaha Virago
• Yamaha Virago 750
• Yamaha Virago 1100
• Yamaha DragStar 650 XVS550/XVS650A
• Yamaha DragStar 1100 XVS1100

References

• Ahlstrand, Alan; Haynes, John Harold (1994), Yamaha XV V-Twins (XV535, 700, 750, 920, 1000 & 1100 Viragos; 1981 to 1994). Owners Workshop Manual, Newbury Park, California: Haynes North America, ISBN 1-56392-103-0
• Ed, Scott (2004), Yamaha XV535-1100 Virago, 1981-2003, Service, Repair, Maintenance, Overland Park, Kansas: Primedia Business Magazines & Media Inc., ISBN 0-89287-907-6