Yamaha XV 535 Virago DX (1998) vs Ducati 500SL Pantah (1979)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Ducati |
| Model: | XV 535 Virago DX | 500SL Pantah |
| Years: | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 70°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity: | 535 cc / 32.6 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.45 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 x 59 mm | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetor | 2x Dell'Orto PHM 36 mm carburetors. |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Bosch PTZ Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7500 rpm | 33.1 kW / 45 hp @ 9050 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 speed constant mesh | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 35mm Marzocchi or Paioli fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin shock variable preload | Marzocchi or Paioli dual shock absorbers with 3-way adjustable coil springs |
| Front Brakes: | Single 298mm discs 2 piston caliper | 2 x 260mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 S19 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-15 | 110/90-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1511 mm / 59.4 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 700 mm / 27.5 in | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 180 kg / 397 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Top Speed: | 159.8 km/h | 196 km/h / 121.8 mph |