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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | XV 535 Virago | 
			
				| Years: | 1996-00 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, 70°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 535 cc / 32.6 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 76 x 59 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2x BDS34 Mikuni carburetor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Transistorized | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 44 hp / 32.1 kW @ 7500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Power Rear Tyre: | 38.9 hp @ 7400 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 43 Nm / 31 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate, cable operated | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 speed constant mesh | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | shaft | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Twin shock variable preload | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single 298mm discs 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00 S19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-15 | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 31.5° | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1511 mm / 59.4 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 700 mm / 27.5 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 182 kg / 401 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 190 kg / 418 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 17.6 km/lit | 
			
					
						| Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0: | 14.1 m / 40.0 m | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.2 sec / 141.2 km/h | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 159.8 km/h |