1987 Yamaha Virago XV 535. Jerry Willett.
General information
Motorcycle name
Yamaha Virago XV 535
Year of manufacture
1987
Type
Custom / cruiser
Rating
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Engine and transmission
Engine size
535.0 ccm (32.65 cubic inches)
Type of engine
V2, four-stroke
Output
42.0 HP (30.7 kW )) @ 7500 RPM
Torque
43.0 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.7 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Top speed
160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
7.00 seconds
Maximum RPM
7000
Compression
9.0:1
Bore x stroke
76.0 x 59.0 mm (3.0 x 2.3 inches)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor. Mikuni BDS34
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition
TCI
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch
Wet multi-plate
Driveline
Constant mesh
Fuel consumption
5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
Pressed steel backbone
Rake (fork angle)
31.0°
Trail
122 mm (4.8 inches)
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Front wheel travel
150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear suspension
Dual shock, adjustable
Rear wheel travel
85 mm (3.3 inches)
Front tire
3.00-19
Rear tire
140/90-15
Front brakes
Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter
298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
185.0 kg (407.9 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.2270 HP/kg
Seat height
700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Overall length
2210 mm (87.0 inches)
Overall width
815 mm (32.1 inches)
Ground clearance
145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase
1511 mm (59.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
8.60 litres (2.27 US gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity
2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons)
Oil capacity
2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options
Deep Scarlet, Greenish Black
Starter
Electric
Modifications compared to previous model
First model year.
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