Yamaha XV 535 Virago (1989-95) vs Velocette MAC (post war) (1946-59) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide (2011)
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| Make: | Yamaha | Velocette | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | XV 535 Virago | MAC (post war) | Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide |
| Years: | 1989-95 | 1946-59 | 2011 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 70°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV | Four stroke, V-Twin, 'Twin Cam 96' |
| Capacity: | 535 cc / 32.6 cu-in | 349 cc / 21.3 cub in | 1584 cc / 96.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 76 x 59 mm | 68.5 x 96 mm | 95.25 x 111.25 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 6.75:1 (from 1951) | 9.2:1 |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Lucas K2F magneto | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 speed constant mesh | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | shaft | Chain | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Pre war: Webb girder style Post war: Air-sprung Dowty Oleomatic forks | 41.3 mm telescopic, cartridge-style damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Twin shock variable preload | Hydraulic shocks | Short, air-adjustable shock |
| Front Brakes: | Single 298mm discs 2 piston caliper | 7 in., drum | 2x 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 6 in., drum | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 S19 | 3.25 x 19 in | MT90B16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-15 | 3.25 x 19 in | MU85B16 |
| Wheelbase: | 1511 mm / 59.4 in | 1276 mm / 50.25 in. | 1613 mm / 63.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 700 mm / 27.5 in | 700 mm / 27.5 in. | Laden 668.0 mm / 26.3 in Unladen 693.4 mm / 27.3 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal | 11.4 L / 3 US gal | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 gal |