Description
Yamaha Virago XV535 | 1992
Highlights:
– 531 cc V-twin engine, air-cooled
– 27,300 km indicated on odometer
– Carburettors overhauled and ultrasonically cleaned one year ago
– Alternator and battery replaced 300 km ago, along with oil filter, shaft drive oil and engine oil
– Fitted with sissy bar, engine guard bars and two additional LED headlights
The seller offers for sale this 1992 Yamaha Virago XV 535, powered by a 531 cc V-twin engine. Finished in deep red with chrome detailing and the low-slung, laid-back stance that has always defined the Virago line, this example presents as a well-kept cruiser with 27,300 km indicated on the odometer. The seller indicates the motorcycle has been regularly serviced and cared for throughout the period of ownership, with maintenance work carried out and documented. According to the seller, the carburettors were overhauled and ultrasonically cleaned approximately one year ago, while the alternator and battery were renewed some 300 km ago together with a change of oil filter, shaft drive oil and engine oil. The tyres are stated to be one year old with roughly 1,500 km covered since fitting. Practical and cosmetic additions include a sissy bar, engine protection bars and a pair of supplementary LED headlights, giving the machine a purposeful custom-cruiser look without straying from its original character. The seller notes that the most recent TÜV report and the service interval records are included with the sale, and the motorcycle remains registered. The bodywork shows no significant rust and the overall presentation is that of a machine in good condition, with the light chips and marks consistent with careful use.
The Virago XV 535 occupies a special place in Yamaha’s history as the model that brought the Japanese cruiser to a genuinely wide audience. Introduced in the late 1980s and produced well into the following decade, it paired the relaxed silhouette and pulled-back bars of a classic chopper with the reliability and refinement that Japanese engineering was building its reputation on. At its heart sits a 531 cc air-cooled V-twin, an engine with real character, offering an easy spread of torque and the distinctive offbeat pulse that gives the machine its personality on the road. Shaft final drive keeps maintenance simple and the riding experience clean, while the low seat height and modest weight made the 535 unusually approachable, a quality that earned it a devoted following among riders of all statures and levels of experience. Details such as the teardrop tank, stepped saddle, staggered exhausts and generous chrome give the model a timeless presence that still reads well decades later. Today the Virago XV 535 is increasingly appreciated as an accessible entry point into classic Japanese motorcycling, admired for its blend of style, usability and mechanical simplicity, and well-kept examples with documented history continue to attract steady interest from enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.