Yamaha XV 535 Virago (1989-95) vs Velocette MAC (post war) (1946-59)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Velocette |
| Model: | XV 535 Virago | MAC (post war) |
| Years: | 1989-95 | 1946-59 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 70°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV |
| Capacity: | 535 cc / 32.6 cu-in | 349 cc / 21.3 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 x 59 mm | 68.5 x 96 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 6.75:1 (from 1951) |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Lucas K2F magneto |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7500 rpm | 11 kW / 15 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate, cable operated | Three-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 speed constant mesh | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | shaft | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Pre war: Webb girder style Post war: Air-sprung Dowty Oleomatic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin shock variable preload | Hydraulic shocks |
| Front Brakes: | Single 298mm discs 2 piston caliper | 7 in., drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 6 in., drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 S19 | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-15 | 3.25 x 19 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1511 mm / 59.4 in | 1276 mm / 50.25 in. |
| Seat Height: | 700 mm / 27.5 in | 700 mm / 27.5 in. |
| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | Pre war: 130 kg / 280 lbs Post war: 161 kg / 355 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal | 11.4 L / 3 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 159.8 km/h | 121 km/h / 75 mph |