Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha Virago 535
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha V-star 650 vs Yamaha Virago 535. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Virago 535: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 181 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha V-star 650
Yamaha Virago 535
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
181 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
40 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
50 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
44 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics)
155 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
181 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha V-star 650
7.5/10
"The most reliable cheap cruiser you can buy used today."
Pros
+Virtually unbreakable drivetrain
+Low accessible seat height
+Massive cheap aftermarket support
Cons
−Buzzy above 70mph
−Weak stock suspension
−Carb gums when neglected
Yamaha Virago 535
7.5/10
"A brilliant starter cruiser if you buy smart and inspect carefully."
Pros
+Dead reliable when maintained
+Cheap parts everywhere
+Forgiving low-speed handling
Cons
−Carbs need attention always
−Charging system fails regularly
−Worn suspension almost universal
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