Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2002 Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago relies on a 535 cc (32.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44 HP (32.1 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 46 Nm (33.9 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm. With a specific output of 82.2 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 measures 182 kg (401 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.14 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 1,520 mm (59.8 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2001 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
82.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.14 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
720 mm (28.3 in)
Engine
Displacement535.0 ccm (32.65 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power44.0 HP (32.1 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque46.0 Nm (4.7 kgf-m or 33.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke76.0 x 59.0 mm (3.0 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Chassis
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear Travel85 mm (3.3 inches)
Wheelbase1520 mm (59.8 inches)
Ground Clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake
Rear Brake Ø200 mm (7.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight182.0 kg (401.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2418 HP/kg
Seat Height720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Brakes
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