The Yamaha Virago 535 is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation. It is one of several in the Virago line and is positioned as mid-size metric cruiser with an engine displacement of . It is unique in being one of the few smaller cruiser-style motorcycles available with a shaft drive instead of a chain or belt final drive system, as well as a V-twin engine of that size. Its heavily chromed body styling is also distinctive. This model was discontinued in 2004 in the US and 2003 in the UK as the "star" range of motorcycles form took over as the cruiser line from Yamaha. The V-Star 650 (known as the DragStar in Europe) could be seen as the successor to the XV535. 1987–1988 US models First and only year with the fuel tank under the seat, as the only fuel storage. The "fuel tank" on top, in front of the driver, was a dummy containing electric equipment only. This limited its range considerably. containing 1988 UK model 1988–1994 US models 1989–1994 UK models See also Yamaha Virago Yamaha Virago 750 Yamaha Virago 1100 Yamaha DragStar 650 XVS550/XVS650A Yamaha DragStar 1100 XVS1100 References Bibliography External links Virago 535 Cruiser motorcycles Motorcycles introduced in 1987 Shaft drive motorcycles