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for Yamaha Virago XV535

Rating Summary based on 17 reviews

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  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    craiglannigan

    4 Stars A sexy, elegant cruising legend. 14/09/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Lightweight, elegant, turns heads, feels great.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Small 2nd gear range, small petrol tank, fiddly to work on.

    I have owned this bike since 1999 and it still makes me feel exhilarated every time I ride it. The Virago has since made way 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 construction despite ... more
  • 4 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Doc_Holliday

    4 Stars Yamaha Virago 535. Charming in its own way. 28/07/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Easy to ride, comfy, turns heads, sounds great and has loads of bolt on extras available.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages A tank of petrol lasts about five minutes, slightly cramped for the bigger rider, a bit too revvy.

    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 Tom, Dick & Harry telling me to get something more sensible; a CB500, a GS500 etc. . . All the ten-a-penny generic blobs. But I come across the ... more
  • 19 of 19 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    tazhull

    5 Stars A females rider Point of view 26/12/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Comfort, poseablity,

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Warm legs

    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 also. This bike turns heads. The engine has plenty of power and sometimes even feels like it wants to give more. The tank is only small so hold only ... more
  • 11 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    rodgersmp

    5 Stars wicked cool bike! 15/06/2000
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages price, looks, easy to ride and easy to maintain

    Disadvantages Disadvantages not the most powerful bike in the world

    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 definitely spend a lot less time changing fluids and doing routine maintenance on a Yamaha than just about any other breed of bike. The Virago I have ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    janhsmn

    5 Stars Cruising along 07/11/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Nice low seat, easy to restrict engine for new rider. Comfortable lots of chrome

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Needs a lot of cleaning, doesnt like winter weather

    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 riding and with a back rest your pillion is also comfortable. I also found that the insurance was reasonable even though I was a new rider at 40. I was ... more
  • 13 of 13 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Niallo

    4 Stars From the first, it MOVED me 07/11/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Cheap to run and pretty bullet proof

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Expensive bits when it eventually does go wrong!

    I first came across the Virago when a local dealer was running an open day, a rare event where they let you test ride, unsupervised, any number of bikes. I'd booked 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 ... more
  • 4 of 5 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Delboygiles

    5 Stars A superb, economical jaw dropping bike 09/05/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great, a perfect motorbike cruiser

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None, slightly small petrol tank!

    I went and bought a P reg 96 model for 4 grand brand new. I was greeted by shiny chrome, a beast of an engine that was 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 it stading by the side of a ... more
  • 31 of 34 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    4 Stars Quick review of Yamaha Virago 535 by rosalesnak 13/08/2008
    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 ... more
  • 28 of 32 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    5 Stars Quick review of Yamaha Virago 535 by rustyiron 16/07/2008
    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
  • 14 of 19 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    nawtynel

    5 Stars Good, all-rounder. 17/05/2003
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages low seat height,adds to overall balance,giving the rider confidence to use the bike to its fullest capacity.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages not having a rear disc brake.The chrome seems prone to rust prematurely.

    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 leg.The low styling adds to the balance of the bike, giving its rider the confidence to ride this bike to it's fullest capacity. It is a very ... more
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