What weight is a Virago 535?
401 lbs
At a glance
| Owners’ reliability rating: | 4.2 out of 5 (4.2/5) |
|---|---|
| Annual servicing cost: | £70 |
| Power: | 38 bhp |
| Seat height: | Low (28.3 in / 720 mm) |
| Weight: | Medium (401 lbs / 182 kg) |
How many gears does a Virago 535 have?
Yamaha XV535
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Engine | Air-cooled 4-stroke 70° SOHC V-twin 535 cc (32.6 cu in). Bore x stroke 76 x 59 mm. 9.0:1 compression. |
| Power | 31.1 kW |
| Transmission | Wet-clutch; 5 Speed constant mesh; shaft drive |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Twin shocks with concentric coil springs |
Is Yamaha Virago reliable?
“The Yamaha XV535 Virago is excellent value, and there are plenty of good used ones around to choose from. The Virago is a simple motorcycle to work on, it’ll save you money at the garage, and the insurance is low too.”
Is the Yamaha Virago shaft drive?
XV125, XV250, XV920R and XV1000/TR1 were chain driven, other models were equipped with shaft drive. The larger-displacement Viragos were eventually phased out of production, replaced by the V-Star and Road Star series of motorbikes. The engines lived on, however….Yamaha Virago.
| Virago 535 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Engine | V-twin |
Is the Yamaha Virago reliable?
Is a Yamaha Virago a good motorcycle?
Yamaha XV535 Virago Bike Overview It’s got an excellent little engine, that makes modest peak power – just 38bhp. But it has a strong torquey bottom-end, and is super-smooth around town. Unusually for such a small unit, it has (virtually) maintenance-free shaft drive, saving a lot on chain maintenance, lubing and mess.
When did Yamaha stop making Virago?
2007
The Yamaha Virago is no longer in production and has not been since 2007, the last model standing was the Virago xv250. In 2008 this became the V-Star 250 and is the only motorcycle that has lineage back to the original Virago to date.
Is it bad to ride a motorcycle in the cold?
It is not recommended to ride a motorcycle when the temperature is below freezing (32°F or 0°C). Ice will form at these temperatures and motorcycles are more susceptible to ice since they are smaller vehicles. If you absolutely must ride in freezing temperatures, make sure you have the proper gear.