Yamaha Virago 535

...for a newer breed of Yamaha cruiser such as the Dragstar and the Wildstar, however, these new cruisers have sacrificed a certain element of functionality to look good and sound gravely. The XV535 is 535cc as the name suggests. Models of the Virago include a 125cc, 250cc, 535cc and 750cc version. The XV535 however, definitely boasts the best power to weight ratio compared to its siblings. A very low centre of gravity and its relative lightweight ...
...in 1st gear, a quality Yamaha gearbox means that selecting 2nd and the three remaining gears after that very smooth indeed. However, I have found that the range of speed in 2nd gear is very limited; I often max out the revs before feeling comfortable to change into third gear. The range in the rest of the gears is adequate if driving in an urban environment where the need to accelerate to top speed is not necessary. The 535 is shaft driven as opposed ...

craiglannigan 14.09.2006 · Read full review
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I'm new to riding if you look at the really big picture, but I've been on a bike every day for about a year now, so I've seen more loose gravel, side winds, diesel spills, black ice, freezing fog, wazzocks in BMWs and small trees falling off flatbeds than I care to mention. I was on a CG125 throughout the winter of 2008, which was. . . Interesting. After that in January I passed my restricted access and bought myself a 2000 Virago 535. I had every ...
...sensible; a CB500, a GS500 etc. . . All the ten-a-penny generic blobs. But I come across the Virago and just loved it. The first thing you notice, besides all the chrome, is it sounds lovely. Mine had aftermarket Remus exhausts on it when I got it and they definitely let you appreciate the V twin thud a bit more. When riding it, it strikes you as a cruiser; plenty of get up and go in the low revs and a gorgeous exhaust note. You're sat there, nice ...

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I am writing this as a female ride of my husbands bike. This bike is ideal if you are a smaller women, I am just 5 foot 2 but I can sit comfortable on the bike with both feet on the floor. Being over weight I find the seat is wide enough for my larger than normal behind. The bike is very nice to look at with plenty of crome. It looks like a Harley with its v twin engine and if you have slash cut exhaunts on it as we have it sounds like a Harley ...
...plenty of power and sometimes even feels like it wants to give more. The tank is only small so hold only about £7 worth of petrol but this is plenty as the machine doesn't use that much. For an older rider it is also quite cheap to insure. The riding postion of this bike is very comfortable, the only downside to this is having the engine and exhausts next to your knees and calves which if you are a fashionable lady like myself can result in slightly ...

tazhull 26.12.2002 (28.12.2002) · Read full review
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The Yamaha Virago 535 is an all-around great bike to buy for in the city. It's pretty light and handles well; not too much motorcycle for trips around town. While it does not have the high-end power of some larger cruisers, you can take it up to good speeds for the highway with no problem. I personally don't think you need to go 900 miles an hour anyway. Yamahas have a long history of being easy to maintain bikes that last a long time. You will ...
...routine maintenance on a Yamaha than just about any other breed of bike. The Virago I have comes pretty much all the way apart in about an hour; most of the screws and nuts are easy to reach and use basic mechanic tools, so you don't have to buy an expensive toolkit to work on it. If you are the type who likes to do their own maintenance, you will most likely have all the required tools already. The virago is also avery stylish bike, and from a ...

rodgersmp 15.06.2000 · Read full review
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The Yamaha Virago 535 is a lovely motorcycle. I got one when I first passed my test and had it restricted to 33bhp. These bikes are as individual as you like and you will rarely find two the same. You can add as much chrome accessories as you fancy. I had leather panniers on mine, ideal for carrying all your bits and pieces. If you are undertall as I am then this is a great bike as it has a nice low seat height. It is also very comfortable when ...
...comfortable. I also found that the insurance was reasonable even though I was a new rider at 40. I was paying £110 fully comp. Mine would happily cruise along at 70mph all day long. I could usually get 110 miles out of one tank of fuel so the range per tannk is not all that brilliant. I used to average about 45 to the gallon. I found it to be very reliable and never had any problems with mine. If you want to be a bit different and like the cruiser ...

janhsmn 07.11.2005 · Read full review
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...tests on a BMWF650, a Yamaha Diversion 600N and a Virago 535. Well, the BMW was fun and fast, the Diversion was Booooring, and the Virago had soul. That V twin rumble that you feel through the seat and the bars is magic. It feels alive beneath you, it made me laugh out loud! From that moment on I had to have one. Some months later I came across a 2nd hand one in another local dealer. They gave me a good deal on my old Honda CG125 and away i went. ...
...with one another for all that time, including two accidents where car drivers tried to do for us both! I use the bike daily for my 20+ mile commute come rain or shine and it is truely the only way to travel. Lately there has been some expense, new disc £130, new caliper £130 and now new starter clutch about the same. Over the years some new tyres etc as one would expect and three batteries. They're tiny and do have to work hard! My other half loves ...

Niallo 07.11.2003 · Read full review
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...actually an off-spin of the yamaha 550 sprts engine and so really shifts unlike most cruisers out there. The beast of an engine was tempered with two gorgeous shotgun exhausts which looked lovely and added a dimension of class to the bike. Unlike the lower cc models which I think look awful and tiny and undepowered, I think this is a perfect bike. The power is just right, you can match a porsche for acceleration and most importantly you can leave ...
...a pub and you will get people stopping to look at it and kids saying to their parents they want to get one when they are older (giving the poor parents heart attacks). The only thing is the colour, I was very lucky to get a dark purple and silver one but now they do black which is nice but the other colours seem a bit nasty to be honest (blue, red and cream) Buy a nice colour, if you go to a shop they will probably have an offer on a Virago in mustard ...

Delboygiles 09.05.2001 · Read full review
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I have a 1994 mint condition with 5000 miles, I'm the third owner. I love the style, comfort and fit of the bike. I have only added a after market windshield to the bike. This is a great bike for a woman beginner rider or someone who is vertically challenged. It has good balance and the seat height gives most everyone a chance to be flat footed on the ground. It's an excellent ride around town, though the engine size tops it out wide open at about 65 mph on the highway. I get lots of compliments on the bike when I'm out riding. ...

rosalesnak 13.08.2008
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Yeh,I've got a thirteen year old 535 which I bought last August(2007).£1,500.I love it's handling and looks.It's in amazing condition still,with all the chrome still mint..This is a classic bike and always turns heads with its looks and sound.Just passed it MOT for less than £60.I've taken it up to 80mph,that's enough for me but I reckon it had enough power to go over 100mph.I can't fault anything about it.Hope I have it for ever.....Brian ...

rustyiron 16.07.2008 (15.07.2008)
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The Yamaha Virago,is a good, all-rounder, that is a good-looking bike at a reasonable price.New price usually starts from around £4,300 to £3,600.A good condition,used bike, expect to pay about £2,000. I have been riding bikes for 26years and have experience of many makes and models,the Yamaha 535 Virago coming top, in my opinion. The Virago has an attractive look to it,that is inviting to all bikers, especially ladies and gents with a short, inside ...
...giving its rider the confidence to ride this bike to it's fullest capacity. It is a very reliable machine,needing very little maintenance and has good fuel economy, although, the fuel tank could do with being a bit larger, which is noticable on long journeys. On long rides,the seat design and riding position give a very comfortable journey. The Virago performs equally as good,whether is used on short trips or covering many miles, I have done both.My ...

nawtynel 17.05.2003 (24.05.2003) · Read full review
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What a wonderful bike this is, I have had a couple of other bikes when I first past my test and to be honest the last one made me so nervous that I nearly gave up biking! in desperation my husband and I looked round to see what could suit me and we went for the virago 535 and im so glad I did. This is the perfect bike for me and I wouldnt have any problem recommending it to anyone, it handles wonderfully, does exactly what you want it too and is ...
...reliable. what more can you ask for. It is good for the shorter legged of us and I definatly wouldnt say this is just for ladies as my husband has had quite a few rides on this and loves it and he has a sports bike! This bike is a cruiser so upright sitting position saddle hight 28.3 the Virago is aircooled v twin, it pulls from next to no revs but it is a higher state of tune than most cruisers so making it perky & very keen it has the punch to ...

blondestreak 27.10.2006 (19.02.2007) · Read full review
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I have recently acquired a 1989 Virago 535, yes 20 yeras old and its fab, it needs a bit of work on the paint which is going to be carried out during the winter months. From the outset I loved it, its not super rapid and as its a bit old I dont push it too hard, it sounds great, and can still turn heads when cruising through villages in Northern France. It is okay with a pillion, and the handling gives the rider a feeling of confidence with its ...
...my leg over and being able to control stability when stationary is important and achieved comfortably. I have not yet used it enough for the fuel tank capacity to be an issue as yet, but I will have to learn to live with it when my trips go further a field. All in all after being off bikes for circa 20 years I am delighted with buying this 20 year old machine which sounds and looks great, I feel I have missed out on something, but it is fair to ...

c2oafc 27.08.2009 · Read full review
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I rode the bike for 8 years without requiring major problems. It was nice and I am seriously thinking of buying the bike again. ...

Siakap 12.12.2008 (11.12.2008)
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I bought the 535 in 1991 after passing my test. It was real easy to ride, although high speed handling left a little to be desired. Servicing was cheap and accident repair was also reasonably priced. However, having hit an imobile object oh the LHS of the bike, I did discover just how painful having my leg ripped through the key fob could be. Took the bike on a tour of Scotland in the snow (August) and it fared reasonably well, apart from one ...

MysteryShopper 26.07.2000 · Read full review
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I bought my dragstar 2.5 years ago and use it to commute 15miles to and from work every day. Come rain or shine it gets to from A to B. The engine is as big as it needs to be for the lightweight cruiser that it is. Is has the ablility to have lots of accessories. It is a bike for the cruisers mentality not the lovers of Plastic Bullets. It has Chrome all over so when clean it shines brightly above the rest. This is a personal opinion, I like chrome ...

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