The Yamaha XV 535 Virago is a mid-sized cruiser from Yamaha's Virago family. It uses an air-cooled 535cc V-twin with shaft drive, in a light chassis with a low seat and classic custom styling.
Easy to ride, reliable and low-maintenance, it was one of the best-selling cruisers in Europe through the late 1980s and 1990s. Rivals included the Honda Shadow VT600 and Kawasaki VN500.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ![]() |
535 cc | 44 hp | 182 kg | 720 mm | 44 |
| 1996 | ![]() |
535 cc | 44 hp | 182 kg | 720 mm | 43 |
| 1995 | ![]() |
535 cc | 46 hp | 182 kg | 720 mm | 43 |
| 1994 | ![]() |
535 cc | 46.7 hp | 182 kg | 720 mm | 44 |
| 1993 | ![]() |
535 cc | 46 hp | 182 kg | 720 mm | 43 |
| 1992 | ![]() |
535 cc | 46 hp | 182 kg | 720 mm | 43 |
| 1991 | ![]() |
535 cc | 46 hp | 182 kg | 720 mm | 44 |
| 1990 | ![]() |
535 cc | 46 hp | 185 kg | 700 mm | 43 |
| 1989 | ![]() |
535 cc | 44 hp | 185 kg | 700 mm | 43 |
| 1988 | ![]() |
535 cc | 44 hp | 185 kg | 700 mm | 43 |
| 1987 | ![]() |
535 cc | 42 hp | 185 kg | 700 mm | 46 |