1987 Yamaha Virago XV 535

Yamaha Virago XV 535
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General motorcycle information

Model
Yamaha Virago XV 535
Year
1987
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating

Engine and transmission

Displacement
32.65 cubic inches (535.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
42.0 horsepowers (31.3 kiloWatts) at 7500 RPM
Torque
31.72 pound-foot/lbf-ft (43.00 Nm / 4.38 kgf-m) at 6000 RPM
Compression
9:1
Bore x stroke
4.64 x 3.60 inches (76.0 x 59.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
5.60 litres/100 km, 17.9 km/l or 42.0 mpg
Top speed
160.0 kmh (99.4 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
31.0°
Trail
7.44 inches (122.0 mm)
Front suspension travel
9.15 inches (150.0 mm)
Rear suspension travel
5.19 inches (85.0 mm)
Front tyre
3.00-19
Rear tyre
140/90-15
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
18.18 inches (298.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
407.9 pounds (185.0 kg)
Seat height
42.7 inches (700 mm)
Wheelbase
92.2 inches (1511 mm)
Overall length
134.8 inches (2210 mm)
Overall width
49.7 inches (815 mm)
Overall height
67.1 inches (1100 mm)
Ground clearance
8.8 inches (145 mm)
Fuel capacity
2.27 gallons (8.6 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
0.53 gallons (2.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.74 gallons (2.8 litres)

Further motorcycle information

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