XV 535 Virago

1996 Yamaha XV 535 Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1996 Yamaha XV 535 Virago custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha utilizes a 535 cc (32.7 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 44 HP (32.1 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 48 Nm (35.4 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. 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 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.

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.