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I have had my s/h 535 for 3 years now, I am 66 and thought my biking days were over, 1 sit on this and I was hooked, shaft drive so no chain problems, only problem is that the starter clutch... more

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Rating Summary based on 17 reviews

  • 5 Stars
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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

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Product Details

Long Name Virago XV535
Bike Type Touring
Type Motorbike
Manufacturer Yamaha
Stroke 4

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  • daren6639 17/8/2010 09:31:33

    Hi i have just bought a XV535 1991

    can anyone tell me how many miles i will get from a full tank of petrol, i live in the UK. Thanks daren6639

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