XV 535 Virago

1995 Yamaha XV 535 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1995 Yamaha XV 535 Virago utilizes a 535 cc (32.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46 HP (33.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 47.1 Nm (34.7 lb-ft) at 6,000 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 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 Virago measures 182 kg (401 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.96 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. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 276 km (171 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 161 km/h (100 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.