XV 535 Virago

1990 Yamaha XV 535 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1990 Yamaha XV 535 Virago pairs a 535 cc (32.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46 HP (33.6 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 86 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 Virago measures 220 kg (485 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.78 kg per horsepower). The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 148 km/h (92 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1988 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.