Thank you for the amazing video.. I just bought a motorcycle like this today, and I can hardly wait for the morning to come. Rain or shine, I will definitely ride the bike :) It's exactly the same feeling as when I got my first bicycle as a child.. I'm just 53 years old :)
Thank you! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my video! Awesome! I know the feeling! getting onto a bike and just ride off... doesn't matter how old you are, it always puts a smile on the face! #truebiker Good luck with your bike and thanks for watching my video! Ride safe
People talk about the size or the motor, but forget to mention that it has really good weight to power ratio, which makes it a better performance bike than the slightly more expensive "successor" XVS650
Definitely. I've had the 1100 and that was slow. Great fun and a torque monster. But slow top speed. The 650 must be very slow. I'm thinking of getting a 535.as a cheap lil bike, that could still go anywhere.
I went 500 miles in one hit to Inverness Scotland and toured there fully loaded. Very comfy and plenty powerful enough even up those steep mountains roads. Very capable bike.
Its predecessor, the XV 500, is even better in that respect, with 49 horses and 181 kilos dry weight. I own one, and will never get rid of it. A sporty little cruiser that is really fun. The 535 is less powerful, and the 650, unfortunately, even less than the 535. Not all changes are for the better.
Fell in love with this bike since my father got one in 2002. Sadly I didn't managed to get the corner, so we had to sell it to someone who had more possibilities to get it back to driving. After searching for a replacement we couldn't find anything as close, also because of my height (175cm) and short legs. All in all, got a nice 535 with a nice color way, sport exhaust with big bangs and 10000km only. This bike is easy to handle, but watch out for corners, don't go in too quickly (underestimated the curve). 43 Hp is also enough to overtake some street turtles, even on the highway. My record is 172 km/h, wind got my back back then. If your looking for a relatively cheap and reliable bike, this bike might be something for you. Just get an oil exchange from time to time (I did it annually) so the 535 can pay you back for some years and thousand kilometers. The old one had around 39.000 km when I crashed it, the engine growled as on the first date. Excuse my english, had not wrote a text since graduation in 2019.
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You know what's funny? I'm from the extreme southern part of Brazil and I see Virago owners from all over the world in this comments. No doubt a cheap and trustworthy motorcycle, at least for beginners. It's my first motorbike. I'm learning to ride on her. Really easy! Hope soon I can get my - license and - hands in a nice exhaust like yours! Keep rocking dude!
Sounds nice, sure is a good bike. Good luck with getting your license and ride safe. Take it slow and don't push your level of skill. Takes time to master your riding skills. =) Obrigado por assistir
Bought one last year , sold my road king. I wanted something light and easy for nice short trips around country roads where i live and its really perfect for this. Light and easy to drive, pretty good performance and i think its good looking too. Mine is two-tone color.
Well said , they are are perfect bike for just that! But for longer trips, I would have chosen the road king =D Thanks for watching, please subscribe to support me and my channel =)
Thanks for the post. I love the scream when you took your hands off the handle bars. I sat on a virago in the early eighties and loved it but never got. I think it’s time. God bless you and take care
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I was looking for carb repair parts or a used carb for a friend in Colombia. Did not know much of his bike until I saw this video is a great looking bike and happened to call teh local salvage and they have one that needs the carb cleaned up. All in all for $500. Im heading there this evening to see the body condition and everything in between. I looks like a very smooth rider. Love it. Thank you for the info on this bike. From Fulshear, Texas here.
As a Honda fan, I must admit that the Virago (250, 400 and 535) are very attractive. I currently have a Phantom TA200 (not available anywhere other than Southeast Asia) whose handlebars seem much more stable to me. Nice video !
I just bought mine yesterday ❤❤❤ I’m doing my A2 drive license (Germany) and I’m love chopper. For beginners this is sooooo perfect. Size, weight … and sound really nice. I’m just in love and can’t wait to have my “black widow” here 🖤
yeah the size is great and its easy to ride. good luck with your license and ride safe marcela!! thanks for watching please subscribe to support me and my work
Really loved the review, loved the ride, text on display so I can enjoy the engine sound. Got yourself a new subscriber. Gonna get this bike when I get my license.
Thanks. I'm happy to hear that people like the format I use when making my test ride videos =) Thanks for the sub and for watching. Good luck with your license and ride safe when you're done and is out riding =)
I wouldn't say that 500cc is small (seeing that 90cc bikes exist) but i guess it looks small next to the average greasy 1800cc bikes out there, anyway, i have been curious about those for a while, since they do sell a lot where i live. Cool review as always.
for sweden 500cc is kinda small. most bikes being sold here are usually 600+cc hehe but the thing about this bike wasn't the engine size but the general size of the bike. It's so much smaller than other bikes in general. thanks for watching bro
Not small. At most a medium sized bike. Smalls are bikes up to 250cc. I have one of these and it's a great motorcycle. But indeed you pilot it as it was a small one LoL.
If you enjoyed this video, make sure you watch this video: ruclips.net/video/faByOwA39bM/видео.html It's where I rode this bike together with the owner who rode my bike.... =)
Yeah. Usually we want more and more power. Then after a while it goes back down again and we settle for something smaller. A great bike indeed and thanks for watching Nigel
@@Darkvisor I learned more on that bike than my mate who bought a gpz900r as his first bike and was too scared to lean it round the corners lol. Getting back into biking now after 15 year break and not sure what to get , I'm liking the look of the fjr1300 but might be too much for me..
I had one back in the 90’s, and though I always thought the styling to be a bit odd, it was a good performer, and handle well for its cruiser layout. Did a two week road trip on it, and it never let me down!
Lovely looking bikes, sounds sweet too. I'm getting back on a bike after a 20 year break and have literally just got myself an xv535, for the money you can pick one up for here in the uk you can't complain 😎
I really love this bike... My previous bike was his little sister, the virago 250... And the only reason for me change was the cruise speed, I mean not the top speed, the comfortable highway speed. Is a motorbike that doesn't want to go at high speeds, just going everywhere with a smile on your face 😁... The only thing... I'm worried to have my first mechanical issue due to the age and kilometres (23 years and 61.000 km)... But still going amazing.
It’s a Yamaha. They will outlast you basically. Great bikes. Thanks for watching my video. Help me out by subscribing to my channel please. Have a nice day Pablo
Looks like you need that front tyre balanced LOL! The Virago out-Harleyed Harley! All models out-perform, handle and stop better than the equivalent Harleys. I have an 1100 and still use it even though my favourite cruiser is my Yamaha Warrior 1700 Custom. My Harleys honestly just gather dust. An excellent video as always DV, still watching your last loooooooooooooong video on and off but will watch it all as its so good.
I'm sure TWS has sorted that out by now. I'm going to try this bike again later this spring and see how it feels now after it's been modded =) XV1700 sure is a great bike and I would get one yesterday if I had the cash for it. so great =) Thanks for watching Paul but please don't bother with my TET video. it's just boring plain roads with not much going on, I'd rather you watch some of my older videos that you have not yet seen. =)
I can't quite tell, because of your "censor blur" over the speedometer, but it looks like you got it up to around 85-90 mph. Bravo! I won't tell how fast my '94 has gone. Cops might read this. LOL Gotta love the 535. I know I do.
It was a bug on the camera lens.... that's why you didn't see the speed ;) I ALWAYS ride within the legal limits 😇;) I didn't want to ride it too fast though, it started to shake and stuff so I didn't want to push it too hard. I heard a rumor of a guy who rode the same bike as the bike in this video and he rode the same road and came up to 75 mph before he let go off the throttle. I'm sure 85-90 might be possible, if one would dare hehe Thanks for watching Will
Great bike & review. Did you buy the bike or just testing it ? What was the asking price ? Somehow, I like this XV535 Virago even though its earlier, than the similar but different V-Star 650. I wish I could say why but not sure. I did test ride a V-Star 650 a 2008 and it was a super ride, much more maneuverable vs its larger brother a 1200 or 1300 which turned like an Ocean Liner !
I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my video. I only borrowed it from a friend for a test ride. Over here in Sweden they arent expensive to buy though. Please support me by subscribing to my channel. Thanks for watching!
Schönes Video! Ich habe eine Virago 700, von 1986, und noch eine `84 Honda Magna V30 und `86 Honda Magna 750. Mir gefallen die Honda Magna`s besser, wie die Virago. Leider hat die Magna V30 nur Kettenantrieb, geht aber sehr heftig los😄
The owner of this bike has remodeled it with new colors and other cool features, to see how this bike looks today head over to Twowheelswede's video: ruclips.net/video/-zu85gAZqeI/видео.html
hallo! nice video and test drive. usefull information and well done. i just fount these bikes and i kinda fall in love with them. i found two of them near to me and i think i want to buy one. i found one from 88 and one from 95. what do you think is the best option? same km but different handre bar... i would like a stright one from 88 model. but 95 is 95... i dont know what to chose! let me your mights here if you want8 have a nice day and keep going in this way
Thank you. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my video and how i make my videos. Hmm... I'd choose the 95 because its much newer, a handlebar you can always change later.... =) Thanks for watching
Have you ever tried a Virago 1100? Thinking if that would be a good second bike for when my wife want to ride along, they go prety cheap on blocket. :)
I hate the handlebar hehe If you think this one looked cool, check out how it looks today: ruclips.net/video/-zu85gAZqeI/видео.html thanks for watching bro
I used to ride mine at 75mph all day long no problem. But no wind protection so will depend on your tolerance, bike would get to 100mph eventually lol, but to 85 it was reasonably quick. Ultimately I got bored though and wanted more power.
"A straight pipe exhaust system helps your engine run more efficiently. That's because the backpressure created from the catalytic converter and muffler no longer exists. Less pressure on your engine results in more efficient operations, so you'll see a slight increase in fuel efficiency." and power... you get a few HP more if you remove the catalyst and muffler. Thanks for watching Mark
Oooh good question. I don't own a virago so I cannot say for sure but when I rode it, I didn't notice any heating problems. But it would be better if you asked an owner. You can ask this guy, who was the owner of the bike in the video: www.youtube.com/@twowheelswede Thanks for watching and please help me out by subscribing to my channel please =)
Yes. This bike is a perfect bike for new riders :) Thanks for watching my video, please consider supporting me and my work by subscribing to my channel =)
Is this a great first bike? Im now getting A2 and soon will need a cheap first motorcycle which could do highway speeds and be reliable and cheap on the gas, does this the job?
Yes on all counts. Maybe not the best for longer travels but sure is a great first bike. Yamaha is one of the most reliable brands so you can’t go wrong with getting a Yamaha 👌😎. If you want more power and also a great reliable bike, look into Honda shadow 750. I had one of those as my first bike and they are great. Zero problems, always started, great bike for all types of riding and highway/longer trips.
Awesome bike! I'm getting my first bike ever this month and it's a 1997 Virago 535! Where can I get that backrest for the rider seat? Mine only has one for the passenger seat. cheers!
Awesome! Sure is a great first bike 👌 Check eBay or similar services for backrest. You could also try to contact Yamaha directly, maybe they know :) Thanks for watching my video
Oh, I'm sorry im bad at the whole mechanic part when it comes to motorcycles. but I assume that you can manually adjust the idle, so try doing so. thanks for watching please subscribe to support me and my work
This bike is fully A2 license compliant. So no restrictions are needed, just hop on and ride off as a A2 rider. It's kinda small though so if you're a tall person you might want something else. As a previous owner of a Honda Shadow 750 (which also is A2) I can also recommend that bike for you, it's a big larger. I have a video of my old one on my channel. =) Thanks for watching and for watching my video. If you have more questions, feel free to ask away
@@Darkvisor Thank you man, I'm 187cm so it might be a little small, so I'll have to test drive one before buying. The 750 might be out of my budget as they are not as common here but I will look into them too. Can't believe a 750cc can be registered as A2 but it makes sense as they are low power and high torque V2s.
@@gr_nic Like you say, it's all about the output power not the actual cc... a harley has 1450cc but only 46 kw which isn't that much really. 1450 sounds much but really isn't when it comes to power/weight ratio etc. meanwhile a 1000cc bike that weighs 200 kg can have 122 kw and punch out 160 hp (a harley only has 63 hp) When I got my old shadow I thought it was an A bike but was surprised when I found out it was "just" an A2 bike =P besides the honda shadow (which also comes in 600 cc btw) you could look into: kawasaki vulcan yamaha 650 drag star you could get more bikes if you restrict them down to 35 kw and later when you get A you can just remove the restrictor. =) Then the list gets much larger of bikes you can get.
Hey, what bike did you choose? I'm 188 cm tall and i'm getting A2 license and there are a couple of viragos 535 on sale here, although a bit small for me they seem like a solid first bike
Hey great vid, looking to buy one right now, but it doesnt sound nearly as crisp. Is the exhaust the only difference? And where to buy if that is the case?
Black bobbers are awesome! The owner has made some changes on this bike since it came. Watch it here: ruclips.net/video/-zu85gAZqeI/видео.html Thanks for watching Chris
Hola. Lo siento, no conozco muchas motos dentro del rango de 500 cc. Pero una sugerencia de una bicicleta que parece similar a lo que escribiste es la Honda Shadow 750. Es una moto bonita y muy fiable. Yo tenía uno, puedes verlo aquí: ruclips.net/video/bfBU4dSc0n4/видео.htmlsi=EkOFk_eBIP30dQlY gracias por ver mi amigo
im a beginner rider looking to get my first A2 compliant bike, im thinking either this or something like the 80s gsx400. Is this virago any sensible and "good enough" for the driving test?
The gsx400 would probably be better for the actual test as it's usually easier to handle than a cruiser bike. But the virago is small and nimble so you should be fine on it also. but I would pick the gsx.... =) thanks for watching please subscribe to support me and my work and good luck on your license!
I’m 5’7” (175cm) tall. It’s a small bike but there is no problem of riding. The owner of this bike is 6’1” (187cm) and he fits also. With the back seat. Thanks for watching Ryan
Hi what about the breaks? Like with no abs are they safe? And as well what you think doin Long rides with them ? 500 km or more. (Comfort safety) Peace
Many bikes doesn’t have ABS. You just have to be careful and learn how to brake without locking the wheels. :) I can’t say about longer rides. I rode this one for about an hour and I never had any problems with comfort. Thanks for watching. Peace ✌️
Would you say that there's better out there if you're 185 cm tall? I really want to take one of these home but am concerned about the ergonomics and my size, especially since I intend to cruise for distance
oh yes. this has to be one of the smallest cruisers out there. It feels small, but manageable. But i hear that its not that great for longer travels due to overheating. I haven't ridden it for longer trips myself but I know people who has it and don't recommend it for longer travels. For you, i might suggest a Honda Shadow 750 or smiliar. they are a little bigger and better suited for longer trips and cheap to buy/ride! I've had one and I kinda miss it to be honest. I had cobra slashpipes on mine and it sounded great (no need for an expensive harley.... ;) thanks for watching and if you have more questions, feel free to ask away
I’m picking one up tomorrow but in all honesty I have no idea how to drive a manual. I know it’s different from a car obviously but all of my v’s have been automatic. Am I in trouble or is this learnable in a couple weeks?
Oh congrats. I'm sure you will be happy with your bike =) Weeks? Nah you will learn it in a day no problem. It's not that hard, one down, the rest up. It goes like: 1, N, 2, 3, 4, 5 So first gear is one down from neutral and the rest up up, just pull in the clutch, let go of the throttle and then change gears and then gently let off the clutch again while meeting up with the throttle. You can check my video where I explain a bit how it works, i've jumped right into that part, see here: ruclips.net/video/6a7bYHJRW8E/видео.html Let me know if you have any more questions =)
I don't know. Try google but most of the times, fuel consumption is more based on the rider and not really the engine =) Thanks for watching, please subscribe to support me and my channel =)
mislim da ti ne bi odgovarao bez izmjena. meni je mali kao 175 cm visok. ne premali nego mali. Hvala što gledate moj video, razmislite o podršci meni i mom radu tako što ćete se pretplatiti na moj kanal. =)
Well…. You might be able to ride it. But it wouldn’t be that fun in the long run 😂 Get a Honda shadow 750 or such instead. They don’t cost much at are better suited for you. Thanks for watching
Czy właściciel coś przerabiał odnośnie poprawy komfortu ? Jestem świeżo po egzaminie i wujek użycza mi motocykl na dłuższy czas i chciałbym coś poprawić ponieważ mam 190 cm wzrostu 😅
Myślę, że właściciel tego roweru nie zrobił nic dla wygody. ale dzisiaj sprzedał rower. mając 190 cm wzrostu, polecam zakup większego roweru =P rowery przygodowe są zwykle wyższe i lepsze dla Twojego wzrostu. dzięki za oglądanie
I’m 175cm. You would fit but for longer rides you would probably be better on something else hehe 😉 Thanks for watching my video, please consider supporting me and my work by subscribing to my channel =)
Doesn't seam to be the original exaust, right? Which setup do you have? I'd like to find out wether its legal over here in Germany or not, sounds pretty awesome😅 i probably want to get a 535 this year after i succesfully mastered my driving test. The bike is cheap and reliable and i'm into choppers anyway.
No this exhaust is from Ebay. just some cheap pipes really. you can see more of this bike and all the mods if you see my pinned comment. =) thanks for watching and I hope you get one =)
The owner of the bike in the video (owner, not the rider in this video) is 186 cm tall and he can ride it. sure it's small but it worked out for him so I guess you're good also hehe Thanks for watching
It had something loose that particular bike in this video. The owner fixed it right after. So no worries with the bike overall. Highway speed is no problem 😌 Thanks for watching Jamal
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Thank you for the amazing video.. I just bought a motorcycle like this today, and I can hardly wait for the morning to come. Rain or shine, I will definitely ride the bike :) It's exactly the same feeling as when I got my first bicycle as a child.. I'm just 53 years old :)
Thank you! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my video!
Awesome! I know the feeling! getting onto a bike and just ride off... doesn't matter how old you are, it always puts a smile on the face! #truebiker
Good luck with your bike and thanks for watching my video! Ride safe
Hello Rider )
May I ask you, How was your season ? do you like the motorcycle ?
People talk about the size or the motor, but forget to mention that it has really good weight to power ratio, which makes it a better performance bike than the slightly more expensive "successor" XVS650
Good point sir... A bike can have a big motor but that means little when it comes to the power to weight ratio etc...
Thanks for watching
Definitely. I've had the 1100 and that was slow. Great fun and a torque monster. But slow top speed. The 650 must be very slow. I'm thinking of getting a 535.as a cheap lil bike, that could still go anywhere.
I went 500 miles in one hit to Inverness Scotland and toured there fully loaded. Very comfy and plenty powerful enough even up those steep mountains roads. Very capable bike.
Its predecessor, the XV 500, is even better in that respect, with 49 horses and 181 kilos dry weight. I own one, and will never get rid of it. A sporty little cruiser that is really fun. The 535 is less powerful, and the 650, unfortunately, even less than the 535. Not all changes are for the better.
Fell in love with this bike since my father got one in 2002. Sadly I didn't managed to get the corner, so we had to sell it to someone who had more possibilities to get it back to driving. After searching for a replacement we couldn't find anything as close, also because of my height (175cm) and short legs.
All in all, got a nice 535 with a nice color way, sport exhaust with big bangs and 10000km only.
This bike is easy to handle, but watch out for corners, don't go in too quickly (underestimated the curve).
43 Hp is also enough to overtake some street turtles, even on the highway.
My record is 172 km/h, wind got my back back then.
If your looking for a relatively cheap and reliable bike, this bike might be something for you. Just get an oil exchange from time to time (I did it annually) so the 535 can pay you back for some years and thousand kilometers. The old one had around 39.000 km when I crashed it, the engine growled as on the first date.
Excuse my english, had not wrote a text since graduation in 2019.
Thanks for your comment and for watching my video. Your text-writing-skill is still proper ;)
Have a nice day and feel free to check out other videos on my channel =)
True information about Yamaha Virago: ruclips.net/video/IVw-8-HpaQM/видео.html
You know what's funny? I'm from the extreme southern part of Brazil and I see Virago owners from all over the world in this comments. No doubt a cheap and trustworthy motorcycle, at least for beginners.
It's my first motorbike. I'm learning to ride on her. Really easy!
Hope soon I can get my - license and - hands in a nice exhaust like yours!
Keep rocking dude!
Sounds nice, sure is a good bike. Good luck with getting your license and ride safe. Take it slow and don't push your level of skill. Takes time to master your riding skills. =)
Obrigado por assistir
Bought one last year , sold my road king. I wanted something light and easy for nice short trips around country roads where i live and its really perfect for this. Light and easy to drive, pretty good performance and i think its good looking too. Mine is two-tone color.
Well said , they are are perfect bike for just that!
But for longer trips, I would have chosen the road king =D
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probably one of the best buys. Cheap and shaft drive, v-twin, good on gas, what more does one need.
Thanks for watching Santi
Back in the 90s this model was a really fancy bike. Very stylish. Nice video. Keep rollin.
Thanks for watching RRR
@@Darkvisor Anytime.
its still good I will buy this model black color for 2000£
@@ziomanerijus If you get one in a good state, go for it. :) Drop by buddy.
Thanks for the post. I love the scream when you took your hands off the handle bars. I sat on a virago in the early eighties and loved it but never got. I think it’s time. God bless you and take care
Should read never got one
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God bless!
i really ejoyed this review style, with the comentary while riding, easy and pure. keep going bro, really nice content.
Thanks! I'm happy to hear that you like my style of videos. Feel free to check my other videos on my channel. I'm sure you will find more of your liking =)
I was looking for carb repair parts or a used carb for a friend in Colombia. Did not know much of his bike until I saw this video is a great looking bike and happened to call teh local salvage and they have one that needs the carb cleaned up. All in all for $500. Im heading there this evening to see the body condition and everything in between. I looks like a very smooth rider. Love it. Thank you for the info on this bike. From Fulshear, Texas here.
I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching and ride safe =)
As a Honda fan, I must admit that the Virago (250, 400 and 535) are very attractive. I currently have a Phantom TA200 (not available anywhere other than Southeast Asia) whose handlebars seem much more stable to me. Nice video !
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I just bought mine yesterday ❤❤❤ I’m doing my A2 drive license (Germany) and I’m love chopper. For beginners this is sooooo perfect. Size, weight … and sound really nice. I’m just in love and can’t wait to have my “black widow” here 🖤
yeah the size is great and its easy to ride. good luck with your license and ride safe marcela!!
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Old but still sexy. My friend has two of them. He bought the second one from a guy that crashed it, so he keeps it for parts. Be safe bro.
Yeah they are so cheap you can buy a few for parts hehe. Wise fellow.
Thanks for watching
Really loved the review, loved the ride, text on display so I can enjoy the engine sound.
Got yourself a new subscriber.
Gonna get this bike when I get my license.
Thanks. I'm happy to hear that people like the format I use when making my test ride videos =)
Thanks for the sub and for watching.
Good luck with your license and ride safe when you're done and is out riding =)
I wouldn't say that 500cc is small (seeing that 90cc bikes exist) but i guess it looks small next to the average greasy 1800cc bikes out there, anyway, i have been curious about those for a while, since they do sell a lot where i live.
Cool review as always.
for sweden 500cc is kinda small. most bikes being sold here are usually 600+cc hehe
but the thing about this bike wasn't the engine size but the general size of the bike. It's so much smaller than other bikes in general.
thanks for watching bro
Not small. At most a medium sized bike. Smalls are bikes up to 250cc. I have one of these and it's a great motorcycle. But indeed you pilot it as it was a small one LoL.
In finland we got 50cc bikes very popular
If you enjoyed this video, make sure you watch this video: ruclips.net/video/faByOwA39bM/видео.html
It's where I rode this bike together with the owner who rode my bike.... =)
Awesome machine by my standards. Love it 😍 ❤
Thanks for watching
I had a 1988 model, was fun for a first bike after passing my test here in the UK.
Very easy to ride and flickable but ultimately I wanted more power.
Yeah. Usually we want more and more power. Then after a while it goes back down again and we settle for something smaller.
A great bike indeed and thanks for watching Nigel
@@Darkvisor I learned more on that bike than my mate who bought a gpz900r as his first bike and was too scared to lean it round the corners lol.
Getting back into biking now after 15 year break and not sure what to get , I'm liking the look of the fjr1300 but might be too much for me..
I had one back in the 90’s, and though I always thought the styling to be a bit odd, it was a good performer, and handle well for its cruiser layout. Did a two week road trip on it, and it never let me down!
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That looks like a really cool motorcycle. We personally prefer sporty ones like Ducati. But this one looks cool too
I have plenty of Ducati on my channel if you're interested =)
Thanks for watching and good luck with your kitten/cats channel =)
great seeing these old virago's, I have recently started to motovlog on my xvs and xv 1100's
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@Darkvisor tell you what I will if you will?
@@ThatBikerDad sure thing! 👍
I had those handlebars on my old Yamaha. I bent them outwards for a more normal feel, and were much better afterwards. lol.
Yeah I can imagine. Never liked those type of bars. Who came up with that idea lol
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Lovely looking bikes, sounds sweet too. I'm getting back on a bike after a 20 year break and have literally just got myself an xv535, for the money you can pick one up for here in the uk you can't complain 😎
Sure is a great bike and I'm sure you will enjoy it for years to come! =)
Thanks for watching my video and ride safe!
Ik heb ook een 1994 virago 535 ; fantastisch! Gemakkelijk te rijden en mooi.
Prima video van een prima motor!
bedankt voor het kijken
Ses , insanı kendinden geçiriyor 👍🏻
kesinlikle öyle. =)
arkadaşım izlediğin için teşekkürler
I really love this bike... My previous bike was his little sister, the virago 250... And the only reason for me change was the cruise speed, I mean not the top speed, the comfortable highway speed.
Is a motorbike that doesn't want to go at high speeds, just going everywhere with a smile on your face 😁...
The only thing... I'm worried to have my first mechanical issue due to the age and kilometres (23 years and 61.000 km)... But still going amazing.
It’s a Yamaha. They will outlast you basically.
Great bikes.
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Have a nice day Pablo
Sounds like a Tank, BRUTAL!
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I’m getting one , thank you for the review
Glad I could help, have fun with your bike. =)
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That looks like an awesome bike. Definitely pretty throaty and powerful for an air-cooled V-twin of 535cc.
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Looks like you need that front tyre balanced LOL! The Virago out-Harleyed Harley! All models out-perform, handle and stop better than the equivalent Harleys. I have an 1100 and still use it even though my favourite cruiser is my Yamaha Warrior 1700 Custom. My Harleys honestly just gather dust. An excellent video as always DV, still watching your last loooooooooooooong video on and off but will watch it all as its so good.
I'm sure TWS has sorted that out by now. I'm going to try this bike again later this spring and see how it feels now after it's been modded =)
XV1700 sure is a great bike and I would get one yesterday if I had the cash for it. so great =)
Thanks for watching Paul but please don't bother with my TET video. it's just boring plain roads with not much going on, I'd rather you watch some of my older videos that you have not yet seen. =)
I'm looking to get this one as my first
It’s a great first bike :)
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Wow, you really answer to everyone 😁
I sure do! =)
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Nice trip & clip, thank you! A cool and fun bike! 🥁
I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed my video.
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Nice bike, the colour is great. I'm planing to buy one in the future..
Thanks for watching and good luck with getting your bike. Ride safe
Seems good to me. I am 76 and thinking of finishing my riding days on a bike that I can plant both feet flat on the deck.❤
Then this wont disappoint. It has enough power and Yamaha overall makes reliable bikes. Go for it sir...
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I can't quite tell, because of your "censor blur" over the speedometer, but it looks like you got it up to around 85-90 mph. Bravo! I won't tell how fast my '94 has gone. Cops might read this. LOL Gotta love the 535. I know I do.
It was a bug on the camera lens.... that's why you didn't see the speed ;)
I ALWAYS ride within the legal limits 😇;)
I didn't want to ride it too fast though, it started to shake and stuff so I didn't want to push it too hard. I heard a rumor of a guy who rode the same bike as the bike in this video and he rode the same road and came up to 75 mph before he let go off the throttle. I'm sure 85-90 might be possible, if one would dare hehe
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Nice bike, I could see myself with one as I have a 500cc v-twin I use sometimes.
Awesome. Go get one my friend :)
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Great bike & review.
Did you buy the bike or just testing it ?
What was the asking price ?
Somehow, I like this XV535 Virago even though its earlier, than the similar but different V-Star 650.
I wish I could say why but not sure.
I did test ride a V-Star 650 a 2008 and it was a super ride, much more maneuverable vs its larger brother a 1200 or 1300 which turned like an Ocean Liner !
I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my video.
I only borrowed it from a friend for a test ride.
Over here in Sweden they arent expensive to buy though.
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I love those handlebars 😅 , seems like most people don't 😂
Mahtava video! Ja pyörä
kiitos katsomisesta!
I like this Yamaha Virago 535😊👍👍👍
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Schönes Video! Ich habe eine Virago 700, von 1986, und noch eine `84 Honda Magna V30 und `86 Honda Magna 750. Mir gefallen die Honda Magna`s besser, wie die Virago. Leider hat die Magna V30 nur Kettenantrieb, geht aber sehr heftig los😄
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Does that one have the fuel sender on the bottom tank to let you know when gas is low? And so the fuel tap solenoid isn't there like in my 95?
I'm sorry. It's not my bike in this video so I can't answer you. I hope google can help =)
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@@Darkvisor no prob
The owner of this bike has remodeled it with new colors and other cool features, to see how this bike looks today head over to Twowheelswede's video:
ruclips.net/video/-zu85gAZqeI/видео.html
hallo! nice video and test drive. usefull information and well done. i just fount these bikes and i kinda fall in love with them. i found two of them near to me and i think i want to buy one. i found one from 88 and one from 95. what do you think is the best option? same km but different handre bar... i would like a stright one from 88 model. but 95 is 95... i dont know what to chose! let me your mights here if you want8 have a nice day and keep going in this way
Thank you. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed my video and how i make my videos.
Hmm... I'd choose the 95 because its much newer, a handlebar you can always change later.... =)
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Have you ever tried a Virago 1100?
Thinking if that would be a good second bike for when my wife want to ride along, they go prety cheap on blocket. :)
I have and it’s a good choice 👍
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@@Darkvisor 😃👌
Yamaha😎👍🏻
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cuál es la velocidad final declarada?
160 km/h
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I like the looks of the bike. Dope handlebar and the seats looks so damn comfy with these backrests!
I hate the handlebar hehe
If you think this one looked cool, check out how it looks today:
ruclips.net/video/-zu85gAZqeI/видео.html
thanks for watching bro
@@Darkvisor I like the classic looks of it. Although the new one looks very sexy too ;)
What would be a comfortable cruising speed for this bike? Sounds fantastic!
Most custom/cruiser bikes, I find, are best around 70/90 kmh.
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@@Darkvisor 🙌🙌
I used to ride mine at 75mph all day long no problem.
But no wind protection so will depend on your tolerance, bike would get to 100mph eventually lol, but to 85 it was reasonably quick.
Ultimately I got bored though and wanted more power.
What about the exhaust?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of de-baffling or even straight pipes?
Thanks.
"A straight pipe exhaust system helps your engine run more efficiently. That's because the backpressure created from the catalytic converter and muffler no longer exists. Less pressure on your engine results in more efficient operations, so you'll see a slight increase in fuel efficiency."
and power... you get a few HP more if you remove the catalyst and muffler.
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Hello, would you recommend this bike as a first bike?
Yes! 😎
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Hello. I want to know if the Virago gets very hot, because it is not cooled by water and it does not have a radiator of any kind. Thank you.
Oooh good question. I don't own a virago so I cannot say for sure but when I rode it, I didn't notice any heating problems. But it would be better if you asked an owner.
You can ask this guy, who was the owner of the bike in the video: www.youtube.com/@twowheelswede
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The helmet looks like that of Darth Vader :-) Would you recommend the bike for beginners? Great video!
Yes. This bike is a perfect bike for new riders :)
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Unique little champion of a bike. I'm saving for a super bike because I can't sell my 535 to help pay help raise the money 😂
Money problem is what we all have unfortunately. Good luck getting your superbike and thanks for watching my video :)
Is this a great first bike? Im now getting A2 and soon will need a cheap first motorcycle which could do highway speeds and be reliable and cheap on the gas, does this the job?
Yes on all counts. Maybe not the best for longer travels but sure is a great first bike.
Yamaha is one of the most reliable brands so you can’t go wrong with getting a Yamaha 👌😎.
If you want more power and also a great reliable bike, look into Honda shadow 750.
I had one of those as my first bike and they are great. Zero problems, always started, great bike for all types of riding and highway/longer trips.
@@Darkvisor Great! Thanks for the tips👌
Awesome bike! I'm getting my first bike ever this month and it's a 1997 Virago 535! Where can I get that backrest for the rider seat? Mine only has one for the passenger seat. cheers!
Awesome! Sure is a great first bike 👌
Check eBay or similar services for backrest. You could also try to contact Yamaha directly, maybe they know :)
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Hello just bought a 96 runs good guy rebuilt the carbs new clutch new sparks, do they idle high a bit or is it not normal?
Oh, I'm sorry im bad at the whole mechanic part when it comes to motorcycles. but I assume that you can manually adjust the idle, so try doing so.
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Nice ,great Machine,will get one for me!!!
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looks amazing but I would be seriously concerned about that front wheel wobble.
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So this is within the A2 license regulations right? I kinda wanna get it as my first bike this summer after I up my license from A1
This bike is fully A2 license compliant. So no restrictions are needed, just hop on and ride off as a A2 rider.
It's kinda small though so if you're a tall person you might want something else.
As a previous owner of a Honda Shadow 750 (which also is A2) I can also recommend that bike for you, it's a big larger. I have a video of my old one on my channel. =)
Thanks for watching and for watching my video. If you have more questions, feel free to ask away
@@Darkvisor Thank you man, I'm 187cm so it might be a little small, so I'll have to test drive one before buying. The 750 might be out of my budget as they are not as common here but I will look into them too. Can't believe a 750cc can be registered as A2 but it makes sense as they are low power and high torque V2s.
@@gr_nic Like you say, it's all about the output power not the actual cc...
a harley has 1450cc but only 46 kw which isn't that much really. 1450 sounds much but really isn't when it comes to power/weight ratio etc.
meanwhile a 1000cc bike that weighs 200 kg can have 122 kw and punch out 160 hp
(a harley only has 63 hp)
When I got my old shadow I thought it was an A bike but was surprised when I found out it was "just" an A2 bike =P
besides the honda shadow (which also comes in 600 cc btw)
you could look into:
kawasaki vulcan
yamaha 650 drag star
you could get more bikes if you restrict them down to 35 kw and later when you get A you can just remove the restrictor. =)
Then the list gets much larger of bikes you can get.
Hey, what bike did you choose? I'm 188 cm tall and i'm getting A2 license and there are a couple of viragos 535 on sale here, although a bit small for me they seem like a solid first bike
Bra video. 😁😁😁😁. Känns konstigt att se Bettan hur hon såg ut då... 😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍
Ja. Vore kul å testa igen nu när du ändrat om en massor :)
@@Darkvisor Absolut det är ett måste 😁😁😁
jede dobře, vypadá hrozně......
Haha. díky za sledování
Looking good 👍
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Really nice bike and video! Please let me know the fuel consumption.. I am thinking to get one so I can do everything...
5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
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Which kind of handle bar would you have wanted on it?
something more straighter =)
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Hey great vid, looking to buy one right now, but it doesnt sound nearly as crisp. Is the exhaust the only difference? And where to buy if that is the case?
I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed my video.
The exhaust on this bike is a very cheap slip on from “Wish”
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I want to see someone make a matt black bobber out of one of these
Black bobbers are awesome!
The owner has made some changes on this bike since it came.
Watch it here: ruclips.net/video/-zu85gAZqeI/видео.html
Thanks for watching Chris
This will be my second bike (once I get out of the 125 kiddie pool!)
awesome. it's a great medium powered bike for "new" riders =)
I hope you will enjoy it. thanks for watching
Hola, que hermosa moto. Pregunta, que otra moto jalonesa cercana a su cilindrada 535 vtwin comoetiria con esta en peso potencia 46hp 47 Nm?
Hola.
Lo siento, no conozco muchas motos dentro del rango de 500 cc.
Pero una sugerencia de una bicicleta que parece similar a lo que escribiste es la Honda Shadow 750.
Es una moto bonita y muy fiable.
Yo tenía uno, puedes verlo aquí:
ruclips.net/video/bfBU4dSc0n4/видео.htmlsi=EkOFk_eBIP30dQlY
gracias por ver mi amigo
Good 👍 keep it up 👍 bro
Thank you.
Salaam
You've got the same exact model as i do :D
It's not my bike but it sure is a great bike. Thanks for watching my video mr Devil
Hearing you shout and scream haha I know that feeling
😜
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buenas, yo mido 1.60 mts. sera muy dificil de manejarla? es muy pesada? gracias
no, no lo creo. Esta motocicleta es pequeña y no sería demasiado alta para ti. Gracias por mirar, suscríbete para apoyarme a mí y a mi trabajo.
im a beginner rider looking to get my first A2 compliant bike, im thinking either this or something like the 80s gsx400. Is this virago any sensible and "good enough" for the driving test?
The gsx400 would probably be better for the actual test as it's usually easier to handle than a cruiser bike.
But the virago is small and nimble so you should be fine on it also.
but I would pick the gsx.... =)
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Great V twin sound but not a style of bike for me. Should the bars really shake if you take yours hands off 😬
Yeah the bars shaking was scary hehe.
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@@Darkvisor bars shaking is a sign of worn steering bearing
may i ask how tall you are and how well you fit into the bike with the back seat attached?
I’m 5’7” (175cm) tall.
It’s a small bike but there is no problem of riding. The owner of this bike is 6’1” (187cm) and he fits also.
With the back seat.
Thanks for watching Ryan
Hi what about the breaks? Like with no abs are they safe? And as well what you think doin Long rides with them ? 500 km or more. (Comfort safety) Peace
Many bikes doesn’t have ABS. You just have to be careful and learn how to brake without locking the wheels. :)
I can’t say about longer rides. I rode this one for about an hour and I never had any problems with comfort.
Thanks for watching. Peace ✌️
Alt crusei de A2 puțin mai mare nu neapărat în cc ... dar buget maxim de 2500 euro .. ce recomanzi ?
ruclips.net/video/bfBU4dSc0n4/видео.html
Would you say that there's better out there if you're 185 cm tall? I really want to take one of these home but am concerned about the ergonomics and my size, especially since I intend to cruise for distance
oh yes. this has to be one of the smallest cruisers out there. It feels small, but manageable.
But i hear that its not that great for longer travels due to overheating. I haven't ridden it for longer trips myself but I know people who has it and don't recommend it for longer travels.
For you, i might suggest a Honda Shadow 750 or smiliar. they are a little bigger and better suited for longer trips and cheap to buy/ride!
I've had one and I kinda miss it to be honest. I had cobra slashpipes on mine and it sounded great (no need for an expensive harley.... ;)
thanks for watching and if you have more questions, feel free to ask away
Salut! Unde găsesc o motocicleta ca asta cu 1200 euro??
în Suedia 😆
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Gdzie kupione wydechy
E-bay
Dzieki za ogladanie
I’m picking one up tomorrow but in all honesty I have no idea how to drive a manual. I know it’s different from a car obviously but all of my v’s have been automatic. Am I in trouble or is this learnable in a couple weeks?
Oh congrats. I'm sure you will be happy with your bike =)
Weeks? Nah you will learn it in a day no problem. It's not that hard, one down, the rest up.
It goes like: 1, N, 2, 3, 4, 5
So first gear is one down from neutral and the rest up up, just pull in the clutch, let go of the throttle and then change gears and then gently let off the clutch again while meeting up with the throttle.
You can check my video where I explain a bit how it works, i've jumped right into that part, see here: ruclips.net/video/6a7bYHJRW8E/видео.html
Let me know if you have any more questions =)
Pekná mašinka, aká je uvádzaná priemerná spotreba?
5,21 l/100km
What’s the average fuel consumption?
I don't know. Try google but most of the times, fuel consumption is more based on the rider and not really the engine =)
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Da li je ovaj motor malen za osobu visine 193cm?
mislim da ti ne bi odgovarao bez izmjena. meni je mali kao 175 cm visok. ne premali nego mali.
Hvala što gledate moj video, razmislite o podršci meni i mom radu tako što ćete se pretplatiti na moj kanal. =)
Hey ! What do you think about a 1.95m - 100kg man on this bike ?
Is it a too small bike for me ?
It could be my 2nd bike just for chill.
Well…. You might be able to ride it. But it wouldn’t be that fun in the long run 😂
Get a Honda shadow 750 or such instead. They don’t cost much at are better suited for you.
Thanks for watching
@@Darkvisor Thank you very much ! Ride safe. V
Man i love this bike but im 187 95 kg and wonder if it will be too small or just right
I think it might be to small for you. But who knows.... =P Try one and find out =)
Thanks for watching
Czy właściciel coś przerabiał odnośnie poprawy komfortu ?
Jestem świeżo po egzaminie i wujek użycza mi motocykl na dłuższy czas i chciałbym coś poprawić ponieważ mam 190 cm wzrostu 😅
Myślę, że właściciel tego roweru nie zrobił nic dla wygody. ale dzisiaj sprzedał rower.
mając 190 cm wzrostu, polecam zakup większego roweru =P
rowery przygodowe są zwykle wyższe i lepsze dla Twojego wzrostu. dzięki za oglądanie
Fuel consumption /100km?
around 4,02 l/100km
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Bike seems a blast to ride. How tall are you? I'm 185 cm (6"1)/105kg and i wonder if i would fit on one of these without looking hilarious😂
I’m 175cm.
You would fit but for longer rides you would probably be better on something else hehe 😉
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Skara sommarland är fint 👍
Aldrig vart där. Bara åkt förbi 😆
@@Darkvisor jaså, passade du inte på när du ändå var där? 😅😉
Doesn't seam to be the original exaust, right? Which setup do you have? I'd like to find out wether its legal over here in Germany or not, sounds pretty awesome😅 i probably want to get a 535 this year after i succesfully mastered my driving test. The bike is cheap and reliable and i'm into choppers anyway.
No this exhaust is from Ebay. just some cheap pipes really.
you can see more of this bike and all the mods if you see my pinned comment. =)
thanks for watching and I hope you get one =)
@@Darkvisor thanks a lot! Yes i'll have a look! 😄
I'll take your whole stock :) those handlebars seem really uncomfortable tho, especially for longer rides
Thanks for watching
hi, can u tell me how tall are you? i m trying to figure it out if 180cm or 6ft tall is too much for a 535. thanks
i missed that in the vid. just saw it. thanks anyway
The owner of the bike in the video (owner, not the rider in this video) is 186 cm tall and he can ride it. sure it's small but it worked out for him so I guess you're good also hehe
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sheesh does it really wobble that easily? how is it on the highway?
It had something loose that particular bike in this video. The owner fixed it right after. So no worries with the bike overall. Highway speed is no problem 😌
Thanks for watching Jamal
Can you help me get one
I can't sorry
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Ce an e asta ?
1994
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Salut, mai este la vanzare?
Nu vand motociclete, scuze
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