Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which has more power?

Yamaha Virago 535 produces 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm; Yamaha V-star 650 produces 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm.

Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Virago 535 181 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha V-star 650 228 kg (wet/curb weight). Yamaha Virago 535 is lighter by 47 kg.

Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Virago 535 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average), Yamaha V-star 650 3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Virago 535 7.5/10 and Yamaha V-star 650 7.5/10. Yamaha Virago 535 caveat: You need highway speeds or minimal maintenance. Yamaha V-star 650 caveat: You regularly ride highways above 70mph.

Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha Virago 535: 40 hp. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp.

Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Virago 535: 181 kg, 40 hp. Yamaha V-star 650: 228 kg, 40 hp.

Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 650

Q: Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 650 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Virago 535 155 km/h, Yamaha V-star 650 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics). Yamaha V-star 650 is the faster of the two.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Virago 535 vs Yamaha V-star 650. 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. 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.