XV 535 DX Virago Deluxe

2000 Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago Deluxe Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2000 Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago Deluxe 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 while maximum torque reaches 46 Nm (33.9 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 78.5 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), 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 Deluxe measures 182 kg (401 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with 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).