XV 535 DX Virago De Luxe

1999 Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago De Luxe Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1999 Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago De Luxe features a 535 cc (32.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42 HP (30.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 78.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XV 535 DX Virago De Luxe measures 190 kg (419 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.52 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,445 mm (56.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1998 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.